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JR to Transform Paris' Pont-Neuf into a Cave in 2025

French street artist JR will transform the Pont-Neuf into a cave in 2025, honoring Christo and Jeanne-Claude's legacy.

Culture

Claire Tabouret to Create New Stained Glass Windows for Notre-Dame Cathedral

2024-12-18T14:07:54.121Z

Claire Tabouret has been selected to create new stained glass windows for Notre-Dame Cathedral, set for installation by the end of 2026, reflecting the theme of Pentecost.

Culture

Arabic Language: A Global Heritage Celebrated on World Arabic Language Day

2024-12-18T09:57:56.593Z

Arabic, spoken by over 550 million people, is celebrated on World Arabic Language Day, highlighting its cultural significance and resilience.

Culture

Qatar National Day 2024: Celebrating Heritage and Unity

2024-12-18T05:57:19.431Z

Qatar National Day 2024 celebrates the founding of the state with a focus on cultural heritage, educational activities, and community unity.

Culture

Kateb Yacine: The Algerian Novelist Who Transformed French Literature

2024-12-17T19:27:28.788Z

Kateb Yacine, an Algerian novelist, used French literature to express his identity and resistance against colonialism.

2024/10/16

Culture

Neo Sora: The Role of Cinema in Addressing the Israeli Genocide in Gaza

2024-10-16T12:42:15.452Z

Japanese-American director Neo Sora has criticized the film industry's failure to adequately address the genocide in Gaza, emphasizing the need for greater accountability among artists and media outlets.

Culture

Han Kang's Nobel Prize Sparks Book Sales Surge Amid Declining Literacy in South Korea

2024-10-16T06:51:34.176Z

Han Kang's recent Nobel Prize win has led to over a million copies of her books sold in South Korea, highlighting a stark contrast with the country's declining reading habits.

Culture

Celebrating Al-Tahami Al-Wazzani: A Literary Pioneer and Symbol of Resistance in Morocco

2024-10-16T05:41:38.248Z

Al-Tahami Al-Wazzani, a pioneering Moroccan novelist and intellectual, is celebrated for his contributions to literature and resistance against Spanish colonialism. His legacy is honored by the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel in 2024.

Culture

Koryo Saram in Uzbekistan: Navigating Identity Amidst the Korean Wave

2024-10-16T05:41:33.948Z

The Koryo Saram community in Uzbekistan is experiencing a cultural renaissance influenced by the global popularity of South Korean culture, while grappling with their unique identity shaped by historical displacement and contemporary challenges.