Museums in Paris and Berlin in Decline: The Louvre is Wearing Out
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, faces a severe crisis due to financial mismanagement and inadequate security, reflecting broader issues in major Berlin museums as well.
Hip Hop, Facing Its Midlife Crisis
The end of Kendrick Lamar and SZA's global tour has left a void in the hip hop genre, which is currently experiencing low sales and creativity.
Welcome to the Abyss
The Berlinale film festival is facing its worst crisis, clouded by political discussions and uncertainty surrounding its director.
It was simple, tight, and without fuss
Zach Top's recent country music performance reflects the divided state of America and offers a potential path forward during crisis.
He wears his cowboy hat with pride
Country music currently reflects the divided US, as artist Zach Top offers his perspective on a path out of crisis through his music performance.
The Louvre is in deep crisis. Now Macron is trying a new approach
The Louvre faces significant security issues following the October coup, leading to organizational changes and public scrutiny.
How theft, strikes, and fraud at the Louvre exacerbate the greatest crisis in the museum's history
The Louvre is currently facing its largest crisis in history, marked by frequent strikes, a recent theft, and issues related to ticket fraud.
Agricultural Policy in France: Between Stable Smell and State Crisis
France is grappling with a low-meat dietary strategy at the Paris Agricultural Show, a significant challenge for a country where beef is considered a cornerstone of identity.
Unexpected crisis in Ayuso's Government related to a 'religious enlightened one' and contracts worth over 75,000 euros for his theatrical works in Madrid
A scandal has erupted in the government of Isabel DÃaz Ayuso over contracts awarded to a controversial figure in the cultural scene of Madrid, raising concerns about favoritism and oversight.
Sebastián Ortega revealed the surprising gesture that Frank Sinatra had with his family
Sebastián Ortega recounts how Frank Sinatra helped his family during a difficult financial crisis in Argentina.
Deriva, National Museum of Indigenous Peoples Suffers Institutional Erosion
The National Museum of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil is experiencing institutional erosion, facing administrative fragility and neglect despite recent changes in leadership.
How the Superbowl turned into an all-American identity crisis
The Super Bowl showcased a clash of cultural identities amidst political tensions surrounding immigration in the U.S.
Olga Grönvall Lund: Eat a Bowl If You Want to Survive War and Crisis
The article discusses how cultural perceptions of food, including the appeal of 'bowls', can influence dietary choices, particularly in the context of sustainability and survival.
"The Thing is": Bad Bunny, MAGA, and the Crisis of the West – Generation 30-40 Builds Its Own Myth of America
The article discusses how Latinx culture, exhibited through Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, challenges traditional narratives of American identity, reflecting new tensions in the nation's cultural landscape.
Australia in danger of becoming an ‘artless country’ as enrolments in creative courses collapse
Australia faces a cultural crisis as enrolments in creative courses plummet, threatening the nation's artistic future.
The Arab World Institute: A French Cultural Institution Ousted Its President Due to the Epstein Case
The Arab World Institute in France faced a leadership crisis as its president, Jack Lang, resigned following financial investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
There is administrative disagreement, but no crisis, says secretary about Theatro Municipal
São Paulo's Municipal Secretary of Culture, Totó Parente, asserts that there is no crisis at the Theatro Municipal, highlighting the venue's successful attendance despite claims of ideological conflict.
When the crisis is a project
Indigenous peoples continue to struggle for quality education in their villages due to a complex set of structural challenges.
From Zeus to Epstein: The Roots of the Moral Crisis in the West
The article explores the historical and cultural roots of moral crises in the West, drawing parallels from ancient myths like Zeus's abduction of Europa to contemporary issues like Jeffrey Epstein.
The Vices and the Crisis of Liberalism
The article discusses the gradual yet sudden triumph of vices like marijuana, online gambling, and pornography in American life, reflecting on the lack of definitive legal or political decisions that led to this cultural shift.
Trump announces the closure of the Kennedy Center for two years and deepens the cultural crisis in Washington
President Trump announced plans to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a total renovation amid massive cancellations and falling sales, which is intensifying the cultural crisis in Washington.
"The Complaints That Schools Are Crumbling, I Have Known as Long as I Can Remember"
Sebastian Guggolz, the new head of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association, discusses the decline in book purchases among citizens and the crisis of cultural competence.
Gaza Shakes the Australian Cultural Scene... What is the Case of Randa Abd El-Fattah?
The exclusion of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abd El-Fattah from the 2026 Adelaide Writers Week has sparked a significant cultural crisis, leading to unprecedented withdrawals from hundreds of international writers and cultural figures, ultimately resulting in the festival's collapse and a formal apology from the organizers.
Andean artist Antonio Paucar wins Artes Mundi prize in Wales
Peruvian artist Antonio Paucar has won the Artes Mundi prize in Wales and plans to use the £40,000 award to build a cultural center in the Andes.
Europe's Crisis and What Trump Doesn't See
The article critiques Donald Trump's national security strategy, which suggests that Europe will undergo cultural erasure in the next twenty years unless the U.S. intervenes to restore its former glory.
Why does no one write reviews anymore?: We are also to blame
The article discusses the crisis of cultural criticism, questioning the reasons behind the lack of rebellious dissent in the younger generation and the shift towards online platforms for reviews.
Global Market Leader in Books on Stages - But Not for Long
German cities have had literary houses for 40 years, but they are facing a crisis despite being integral to cultural life.
The Project of the Absent State: What is Left of Sadiq al-Mahdi's Vision for Sudan?
The political and cultural events held to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the late Sudanese Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi have transformed into platforms for intellectual and political dialogue seeking solutions to Sudan's entrenched crisis.
‘Parabolic Child’: a clever, unyielding and imaginative book about the current landscape of artistic production in Spain
Constantino Molina's 'Parabolic Child' presents a manifesto against the idealization of purity and cultural commercialization amidst a landscape of discontent and subjective crisis.
The resin that scents churches and Orthodox churches is disappearing from the market. A crisis is coming
The article discusses the dwindling availability of frankincense, a highly valued natural substance used in religious practices, and its implications as resources shrink.