Culture
Like Russia itself, Bolshoi Theatre looks to China for new ties
This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Much like…
Photo story: The Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian exhibition at the Tate Modern in London
A gallery worker views the work Evolution by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian that is part of the ‘Hilma Af Klint and Piet…
Russia’s Bolshoi ballet drops ‘Nureyev’ after ‘LGBT propaganda’ law
MOSCOW, (Reuters) - Moscow's Bolshoi theatre has dropped a contemporary ballet about the legendary Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev from its repertoire following…
Photo Story: ‘Watermelons and colour: the legacy of Rufino Tamayo’ exhibition
Visitors observe pieces of the exhibition 'Watermelons and color: the legacy of Rufino Tamayo', on the esplanade of the Santander Performing Arts…
Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday
The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year. The reason…
Easter eggs: their evolution from chicken to chocolate
A lot of Easter traditions – including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier…
The crucifixion gap: why it took hundreds of years for art to depict Jesus dying on the cross
The cross, or crucifix, is arguably the central image of Christianity. What’s the difference between the two? A cross is just that…
Victim or victor? How the Easter story still resonates today
At a March 2023 public talk, journalist Greg Sheridan argued that 40 years ago, the press was friendly to church leaders. Then,…
Photo Story: Exhibition dedicated to Renaissance artist Raphael opens in Rome
A Bronze Head of Antinous ca. 1550-1575, by a Late Renaissance sculptor, is on display at the press preview of the exhibition…
Photo Story: 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death
A portrait of Spanish artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso is seen at the entrance of Picasso's Foundation at the Merced square in Malaga…
The Order of Malta National Art Exhibition: Possibly One Of The Largest Ever Collective Art Exhibitions To Open This Week
The Maltese Association of the Order of Malta has rallied 165 Maltese and foreign artists, living in or associated with Malta, for…
Salman Rushdie releases new novel six months after stabbing attack
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Salman Rushdie's new novel "Victory City" will be published on Tuesday, nearly six months after a man repeatedly…