Visual Arts
International festival celebrates Ugandan theatre
In an attempt to revive Ugandan theatre, the first international theatre festival recently took off at Uganda’s National Theatre.
Syrian artist turns humans into animals
The latest solo exhibition of Syrian artist Mohammad Abbas makes a satirical comment on society’s animalistic tendencies.
Exhibition celebrates 25 years of Arab creativity
A visual arts exhibition exploring 25 years of Arab creativity was unveiled at the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi…
Harare International Arts festival to support local artist
The Harare International Arts festival has selected 25 local artists to take part in the upcoming event.
More Kiwi art offerings heading to Australia
A joint initiative between Arts Projects Australia and Creative New Zealand hopes to increase the opportunities for Australians to see…
Istanbul Film Festival launches program
The 32nd Istanbul Film Festival recently announced its program, which features over 200 films across 20 categories.
Awards from at home and abroad
Awards have come from Australia and abroad for the arts community this week.
Tibetan writer honoured with US International Women of Courage award
Tibetan writer Tsering Woeser is one of ten recipients of the U.S. Secretary of State’s 2013 International Women of Courage…
Appointments across the arts
Screen, literature and one of the world’s biggest art events all saw people taking up positions this week.
Afghan graffiti artist threatened by Taliban
Afghan graffiti artist Malina Suliman has been threatened by the Taliban after painting graffiti of a skeleton wearing a burqa.