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Culture is 'shield’ against extremism, says EU Commissioner Micallef
The EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture is one step closer to realisation. European Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews it will be a key tool to safeguard EU culture’s role in combating division, and to tackle challenges concerning AI and artistic freedom.
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Uzbekistan opens educational hub for children inside the Center of Islamic Civilization
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
In Tashkent, a new educational center inside the Center of Islamic Civilization invites children to explore the country’s rich heritage through technology, storytelling, and interactive learning.
Silk Road Adventures
Khiva, Samarkand and Bukhara preserve a living Silk Road legacy
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s artisans preserve centuries-old Silk Road traditions, weaving wool and silk into carpets that reflect history, culture and craftsmanship.
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Planting seeds of heritage and strokes of tradition in Chile | CULT
In partnership with Media City
In the coastal village of Matanzas, Chile, volunteers from Qatar Museums’ Years of Culture programme join locals to restore native plants and paint a mural celebrating Qatari and Chilean heritage.
Silk Road Adventures
Uzbekistan’s Navoi: eco-villages, yurts and timeless heritage
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s Navoi region combines sustainable tourism with cultural heritage, from eco-villages and family-run guesthouses to historic fortresses, petroglyphs and traditional nomadic yurts.
Art
Made in Maidan: Kyiv Biennale asks can art lead a revolution?
The 6th Kyiv Biennale at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw examines the effect of war and conflict and asks how society often allows violence to go unpunished. The idea behind the exhibition was inspired by the revolutionary events in Ukraine's Maidan Square a decade ago.
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Art as a voice for Sudan’s unseen struggles
In partnership with Media City
Seeing Sudan: Politics Through Art" at Georgetown University in Qatar showcases the resilience and creativity of Sudanese people. Artists like Alsarah, Khalid Albaih, and Omer Al Tijani highlight how art preserves cultural identity and raises awareness of Sudan's struggles amidst conflict.
Culture news
Tom Waits' ‘Rain Dogs’ turns 40: One of the greatest albums ever made
On 30 September 1985, Tom Waits released 'Rain Dogs'. To celebrate his favourite album’s 40th anniversary, Waits obsessive David Mouriquand explains why it’s worth revisiting (or discovering). And because he can’t do things by halves, get ready for an album-by-album guide through Waits' discography.
Silk Road Adventures
Rishtan pottery: the Uzbek town where clay becomes timeless craft
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In Rishtan, Uzbekistan, red earth becomes art. Masters and apprentices craft unique ceramics with natural glazes, preserving a timeless tradition.