Miami Beach's mayor is trying to cut funding for O Cinema after it screened the controversial film No Other Land.
By adopting AI in cultural heritage management, communities finally get tools to analyse and tell own stories with precision and control.
This article addresses the report to Human Rights Council, submitted in accordance with Council resolution 55/5, from the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki.
UN report highlights the risks of cultural heritage digitalization, urging ethical policies to prevent exclusion, misappropriation, and power imbalances.
The Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" fuels controversy over its political themes, highlighting Palestinian resistance and Israeli demolitions in the West Bank.
Brookings Institution warns of rising threats to U.S. arts, linking censorship, defunding, and authoritarian tactics
Arts dialogue highlights culture’s role in Syria’s future amid ministry debates and creative economy talks
Sukatani’s censored song sparks protests and debate on free speech, with police facing allegations of intimidation.
Theatre workers join Serbia’s mass protests after the Novi Sad railway tragedy, demanding justice
A cohort of national free speech and arts organizations expressed outrage at the Trump Administration’s recent efforts to establish ideological control over federally-funded cultural initiatives in the United States
Significant concerns have emerged regarding the lack of representation from key sectors. This raises questions about whether the conference genuinely fosters an inclusive national dialogue or merely reinforces pre-existing power structures.
Censorship of Palestinian symbols in Australian arts fuels major controversy and artistic freedom concerns.
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Recent actions by the Trump administration that have sparked concerns about censorship in the US arts scene
Fareed Armaly rejects Käthe Kollwitz Prize from the Berlin Academy of Arts, protesting Germany’s censorship, racism, and suppression of Palestinian voices.
Bangladesh: The government reaffirms commitment to free expression, dismissing claims of pre-publication book censorshi
The publication of this special issue of Regards not only highlights the resilience and creativity of Syrian artists but also contributes to the broader discourse on the role of art in times of crisis. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, artists, and anyone interested in understanding the intersection of art, politics, and social change in the Syrian context.
Protests over inequality persist in Chile, with artists involved, despite government crackdowns and ongoing unrest in 2025
The Georgian government has been accused of detaining, assaulting, and fabricating charges against prominent cultural figures in a bid to silence dissent and consolidate authoritarian control.
Recognizing champions of human rights and democracy—submit your nomination by 1 February 2025.
Abdullah Alkafri, head of the Syrian cultural organization Ettijahat
Abdullah Alkafri calls for cultural and artistic sectors in Syria to actively contribute to political and social transformation by building institutions capable of supporting change. Alkafri urges participation in the constitutional reform process to influence legal frameworks regarding cultural associations, unions, and education systems, ensuring they function independently from state control.
Iranian singer Amir Tataloo's death sentence sparks global outcry over blasphemy and freedom of expression
