Visual Arts
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.
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.
South Bank Sky Arts Awards celebrate best of British arts and culture
The South Bank Sky Arts Awards recognise outstanding achievement in British arts and culture from the past year.
Sharjah Biennial kicks off
A plethora of creative work will be on display as part of the two-month-long Sharjah Biennial.
Universal and Samsung team up to launch pan-African music streaming service
Universal Music has joined forces with Samsung to create a pan-African mobile music streaming service.