Every year on November 14, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) holds an International Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property. The day is observed to raise awareness of the ongoing global issue of … Continue reading
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La diplomatie à l’ère de l’IA : La révolution des relations internationales et de la politique mondiale
L’intelligence artificielle (IA), ce concept autrefois confiné aux récits de science-fiction, est devenue une réalité incontournable de notre monde moderne. Elle alimente désormais une gamme impressionnante de technologies, allant de l’analyse prédictive aux assistants personnels virtuels, en passant par les
Indigenous Art Repatriation in North America — Why Has so Little Been Done?
A comparative analysis in policy between the United States and Canada on repatriation of artwork to its Indigenous communities.
The Relevance of Art in the Global ‘Hijab Question’
On 22 October 2022, the Guggenheim Museum was swarmed with its typical sightseers cherishing the usual art collection until 12 vivid red banners cascaded down four floors, grabbing everyone’s attention. Each banner intricately displayed the portrait of Mahsa Amini, the … Continue reading
Make Art, Not War: How Possession of Art Leads to Diplomatic Disputes
The Parthenon Marble is a 160-meter-long by one-meter-wide marble frieze depicting the procession during the great Panathenaeas. The Panathenaea (or Panathenaia) was a multi-day ancient Greek festival held annually in Athens to celebrate the goddess Athena. The frieze, carved … Continue reading
‘Cultural Sanctions’: the Art World Responds to the War in Ukraine
An examination of the international art world’s responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and where it has gone wrong.
Art et Développement – Interview avec Prof. Patrick Alcedo.
A Will to Dream suit le parcours de Luther Perez, ancienne star du ballet aux Philippines qui décide d’enseigner la danse aux enfants et aux jeunes défavorisés des quartiers pauvres de Quezon City. On y suit l’évolution de ces jeunes danseurs, en abordant des questions de précarité du travail, de grossesse chez les adolescentes, ou encore de drogues.
The Art of Resilience: One Year post-Thawra in Lebanon
Last year I published my first article about the Lebanese protests in October 2019. It seemed like Lebanon was on the brink of something marvelous, on the road to overthrowing a government system that had caused them more woes than wins. [...] Unfortunately, the situation got bleaker before it got better.
The Unity of Lebanon’s October Revolution: Art, Protest, and Social Media
The artistic element of the protest is particularly fascinating, as photographers, sketch artists, and graphic designers alike have created a massive collection of works related to the protest. Mostly shared via social media, the aesthetics of this art are moving and powerful, and are a reflection of the demands and grievances of protesters, as well as a vision of a new Lebanon that those who take to the street wish to see.