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In Cambodia, artists carve out space for quiet resistance

Arts, Culture & Media

Dissent, in the form of activism or journalism, is stifled in Cambodia. But artists there are finding subtle ways to tackle controversial topics from environmental devastation to rapid urbanization. 

Surprising places on the Out of Eden Walk

Out of Eden Walk

A father-daughter duo brings an ancient art form to Instagram

Can robots fall in love? A sci-fi musical from South Korea is now a hit on Broadway.

Arts, Culture & Media

A journey across a hundred years of propaganda from around the globe

Arts, Culture & Media

A massive mural project in Mexico City is transforming some of the poorest neighborhoods

Arts, Culture & Media

Artists in Mexico’s Iztapalapa borough are using murals to highlight local residents and send positive messages, in what’s been dubbed the largest mural project in the world.

‘The Great Elephant Migration’ traveling exhibit imagines a world where humans and wild animals share space

Environment

The 100 elephant sculptures were made by Indigenous artists across southern India. Each figure is an anatomically perfect re-creation of a real, wild elephant.

Tattoo artists tattooing their clients.

Ukrainians embrace tattoos as a form of patriotism

Ukraine

In many ways, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has become a war of identity and self-expression. Many Ukranians are turning to tattoos to show their patriotism.

Benin Bronzes on exhibit at the British Museum.

Germany plans to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Will other countries follow suit?

Arts

For many inside and outside of Africa, the Benin Bronzes are symbols of colonialism and exploitation, and they’ll stay that way until they’re returned.

A stenciled rat appears to be sneezing.

Banksy unveils new pandemic-inspired art featuring rats in face masks

His latest work, titled “If you don’t mask – you don’t get,” is set in London’s Underground and features spray-painted rats sneezing, wearing masks and using hand sanitizer.