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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Let me in!’ The artist inviting you to protest outside major art venues he can’t access

Hugo Flavelle leads a playful protest with supporters outside cultural venues in Perth, highlighting accessibility issues for disabled artists.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spanish artists and gallery owners demand a reduction in cultural VAT with a "sit-in" in various museums

Spanish artists and gallery owners staged a sit-in at various museums to demand a reduction in cultural VAT after perceived governmental inaction on the issue.

Feb 20 • 21:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Labor precariousness threatens the National Cineteca

Workers at the National Cineteca in Mexico launched an active strike on Valentine's Day to protest against low wages and the exploitation they face under the federal Ministry of Culture's policies.

Feb 15 • 03:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What the ONE PIECE anime flag means, an acclaimed emblem of Generation Z

The ONE PIECE anime flag, the Jolly Roger of the Straw Hat crew, has become a recognizable symbol of protest and belonging for Generation Z worldwide.

Feb 12 • 18:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Where Bittu and Sona will meet...' Poster for Valentine's Day

Shiv Sena workers in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar performed rituals with sticks and put up posters opposing Valentine's Day, claiming it to be a Western import.

Feb 12 • 10:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Snapshots in February: Pictures of the Day

The article features various significant events and scenes witnessed in February, highlighting protests, peace marches, and cultural preparations across different locations.

Feb 11 • 17:25 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Sydney protest chaos, Japan’s gas lobbying revealed, Bad Bunny’s cultural moment

Protests in Sydney against the Israeli president's visit led to violent clashes with police, while there are ongoing discussions about fossil fuel investments from Japan and issues around the gaming platform Roblox.

Feb 9 • 19:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Anna Blix is frustrated over different expectations for fathers and mothers. As a biologist, I must protest.

Biologist Anna Blix criticizes cultural biases that create unequal expectations for fathers and mothers.

Feb 9 • 17:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The Winter Olympics had their opening ceremony with tributes to Da Vinci, Fellini, and Dante

The Winter Olympics officially commenced with a unique opening ceremony in Milan-Cortina, featuring tributes to celebrated Italian figures and performances by international artists.

Feb 7 • 12:06 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Raymond J. de Souza: Will Bad Bunny speak out at the Super Bowl?

The article discusses the potential for a moment of musical protest from Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl halftime show, given his significant influence and the contemporary cultural context.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Jewish Australians must be safe from fear or harassment. But shielding Isaac Herzog from legitimate protest is not the answer

The article discusses the concerns of Jewish Australians about safety and the implications of shielding leaders from protests, arguing for the necessity of balancing legitimate protest with the need for safety.

Feb 6 • 00:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Iconic blocks of SP street Carnival stage protest demanding respect

Traditional Carnival groups in São Paulo held a demonstration to emphasize the importance of their participation and demand respect for their contributions to the event.

Feb 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Block representatives criticize megashows at BH carnival and complain of 'scarce support'

Carnival groups in Belo Horizonte protested against the prioritization of large-scale events and external artistic initiatives over local cultural strengthening.

Feb 5 • 08:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

I Expect a Return of Decency, That's My Only Political Engagement, Says Actor Čermák

Actor Hynek Čermák discusses his motivations for participating in protests against the government and shares his views on cultural issues and the reactions from his peers.

Feb 4 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Art Galleries Across Spain Close Until Saturday to Demand a Reduction in VAT on Artwork Sales

Art galleries throughout Spain have closed until Saturday to demand a reduction in the VAT on the sale of artworks, protesting the current rate of 21% despite a EU directive suggesting a lower rate.

Feb 2 • 15:13 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

15,000 demonstrate against the closure of a leftist cultural center - Over 100 injured

In Turin, Italy, thousands protested against the closure of a leftist cultural center, resulting in violent clashes that injured more than 100 security personnel, prompting Prime Minister Meloni to describe the event as an 'attack on the state.'

Feb 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Widespread boycott of an Australian festival after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer.. What is the connection to Bondi?

Dozens of writers and intellectuals have boycotted the Adelaide Writers' Festival in protest against the exclusion of Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 program due to alleged cultural sensitivity concerns following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations.

Jan 11 • 08:00 UTC

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