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Tag: Art
A Ban on 19 Singers in Egypt Tests the Old Guard’s Power
Leaders of a musicians’ licensing group are trying to curb mahraganat, a bold genre wildly popular with young people. It is not clear if they can.
Building a Hub for New Art in Athens ‘Under the Shadow of the Acropolis’
Many associate culture in Athens with ruins and ancient artifacts. But the Greek government and several big philanthropic foundations want to put the city on the international contemporary art map.
Overlooked No More: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, Artist and Author Who Explored Identity
She was murdered after the publication of her first novel, “Dictee,” a challenging exploration of Korean history and immigrant life that inspires Asian American writers today.
In ‘African Origin’ Show at Met, New Points of Light Across Cultures
Holdings from Ancient Egypt and sub-Saharan Africa come together in a masterpiece show. Now the Met should make clear how the wondrous works got here.
In Turkey, an Exhibit Meant to Highlight Kurdish Suffering Provoked a Furor
A recent art show in a major Kurdish city in Turkey aimed to uplift a region crushed by years of conflict. It ended up serving as a reminder of how toxic the subject of Kurds remains in Turkey.
In 2021, We Were There: The Year’s 14 Most Popular Dispatches
Not even a pandemic, wars or autocrats could prevent our correspondents from seeking out secrets and surprises to share with readers. They sent dispatches from 40 countries on six continents.
Five Smithsonian Museums Close Amid Omicron Staff Shortages
The museums will temporarily close as the Smithsonian routes staff to other outposts.
Expanding the Scope of ‘Latin American Art’
Eight not-to-be-missed shows offer scores of creators and local art traditions from New York, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.
Modernization of Notre-Dame Interior Gets Green Light
A commission of heritage experts approved proposals to bring in contemporary art and move some furniture to make more space for visitors. Critics say it will debase the centuries-old church.