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Brazilian preacher sells 1 million copies of book
A book by controversial Brazilian preacher Bishop Edir Macedo has sold one million copies in Brazil.
Lebanon museum looted
Thieves have stolen 30 small artifacts from Lebanon’s Jbeil archaeology museum.
Russian ballet marred by further controversy
The Bolshoi Ballet has been hit with another wave of controversy following allegations that female dancers were forced to sleep…
Free online poem sharing service launched
An online poem sharing service known as ‘Poem Pigeon’ has taken wing.
Children theatre day celebrated in Africa
Zimbabwe arts education organisation CHIPAWO is hosting a series of special events to celebrate theatre for children and young people.
Guggenheim sets sights on China
The Guggenheim Museum has launched a new initiative to commission major work by Chinese artists.
Rumpueng Art Space collaborative residency in Thailand
Rumpueng Art Space has joined forces with Surface Arts in order to provide a collaborative residency in Thailand’s Rumpueng.
Sotheby’s and TEFAF to collaborate in China
Sotheby’s is in talks with the world’s largest art and antiques fair TEFAF about possibly hosting an event in China.
New director appointed for Istanbul Design Biennial
Deniz Ova has been named the new director for the Istanbul Design Biennial.
World Bank gives $8.75 million grant for Sean Penn’s Haitian charity
Sean Penn’s Haitian relief charity has received a big grant of $8.75 million from the World Bank.