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Greenlight for Abu Dhabi Louvre
Saadiyat Island has just received the go-ahead to begin work on the Louvre Abu Dhabi in a major step towards…
Bob Dylan releases limited edition box set to dodge copyright laws
Bob Dylan has released a limited edition 50th anniversary box set, in a ploy to avoid the tracks coming out…
Quincy Jones announces plans for Dubai Music Week
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has announced plans to launch a music industry trade show and several festivals in Dubai
Chinese artist takes a stand against corruption
Chinese artist Zhang Bingjian is making a statement with his latest project: a Hall of Fame – or Shame –…
Lebanon's Al-Bustan Festival celebrates 20 years
The Al-Bustan Festival celebrates its 20 year anniversary in 2013. This year's festival is entitled "This World needs Music".
Performing arts skills are being lost
Old style hands-on training taught skills that young performing artists are not learning.
Theatre companies can't afford to perform in WA's State Theatre
Prohibitive costs mean theatre companies often find it impossible to make a profit at WA’s State Theatre.
Are arts and sports equally good for you?
Research is attempting to compare the mental health and wellbeing outcomes of arts participants and spectators with sports participants and…
Replica of Chinese calligraphy master discovered in Japan
A ten by four inch piece of paper covered in calligraphy is confirmed to be a replica of revered calligrapher…
Are you a bad artist?
How would you feel if your work was selected for the Museum of Bad Art? For some it's success of…