What do you do with a cherished memory that has no record — not even a photo or a video? This Spanish company, Domestic Data Streamers, might help. They’ve harnessed artificial intelligence to turn fading recollections into visual or “synthetic” memories. The end product isn’t quite a photo — or art. But it’s helping people reconnect with their pasts.
When Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022, the pursuits of many of Ukraine’s leading artists and cultural institutions came to a halt. The World takes a look back at the myriad ways in which war impacted artistic and cultural expression in Ukraine, and how advocates continue to work tirelessly to keep making art against all odds.
After civil war broke out in his country, singer-songwriter Bahjat and his family had to flee Libya. But that didn’t stop him from pursuing his dreams. Bahjat now sings a blend of Arabic and English songs in a genre he calls “A-pop,” or Arabic pop.