Visual Arts
New Picasso uncovered in Barcelona museum
A team of restorers at Barcelona’s Picasso Museum have discovered an old drawing by the Master hidden behind one of…
Russians unhappy with culture minister appointment
The appointment of Andrei Nelidov to run the Kizhi State Museum in Karelia has been met with protests by Russians.
Vice President of Ghana launches art gallery and bookshop
Vice President of Ghana Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has launched the Freedom bookshop and art gallery in Accra.
Bollywood singers head to Canada
Some of the biggest names in Bollywood are making their way to Vancouver to perform as part of the Times…
New Zealand honours Hotere
Hundreds have gathered to honour the life and work of New Zealand artist Ralph Hotere, who passed away in Dunedin…
South Koreans protest nuclear testing Gangnam Style
Over 6,000 South Koreans gathered to protest North Korea's nuclear testing by performing a version of Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style.’
Turkey unveils pavilion for Venice Biennale
The 55th Venice Biennale is just around the corner and Turkey has unveiled the plans for its 2013 pavilion.
Global music sales up for the first time since 1999
The music industry breathes a collective sigh of relief as new figures reveal that global music sales have risen for…
Iranian media Photoshop Michelle Obama’s Oscars dress
An Iranian news agency has photoshopped Michelle Obama’s Oscars dress for being too revealing.
Artist opens store that only stocks White Album
Artist Rutherford Chang has opened a record shop that only stocks The Beatles' ‘White Album’ and doesn’t sell any of…