Performing Arts
Egyptian artists' struggle is reflected in work
The tense situation in Egypt is becoming a more and more common theme in the recent art of the country.
How much should governments spend on the arts?
If we want more money for the arts, we need to create a public culture in which the arts have…
UK official intervenes in funding process
Deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has intervened in the Newcastle arts funding process in an attempt to prevent the council…
Bulgaria controversially awards EU funding to sex-soaked pop music
Controversy has arisen after Bulgaria’s pop-folk music culture known as ‘chalga’ was awarded funding.
Publishing still industry booming in India
Despite the ready availability of e-readers in India, the paper book is still drawing just as much attention, with the…
Artists remember Sylvia Plath 50 years after her death
A host of creatives including Lena Dunham and Tess Taylor have spoken out about Sylvia Plath’s legacy, 50 years after…
Bolshoi ballet chief heads to Germany after acid attack
Bolshoi ballet director Sergei Filin has gone to Germany to receive further treatment and claims he knows who attacked him.
Cirque du Soleil choreographer to direct Brazil World Cup ceremonies
Cirque du Soleil choreographer Franco Dragone will direct the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Jafar Pahani’s new film to premiere at Berlin Film Festival
Jafar Pahani’s ‘Closed Curtain’ will make its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, while the director remains under house arrest…
Cape Town jazz festival line-up announced
A full line-up for the Cape Town jazz festival has been announced, and includes Grammy-Award winner Jill Scott.