Hossein Parsaee calls Victor Hugo’s classic a “masterpiece without borders” but his groundbreaking production of “Les Miserables” hit has unique twists.
Political Artwork archive on Democracy Chronicles
These Political Artwork articles reflect the strong relationship between the arts and politics, particularly between various kinds of art and power, occurs across historical epochs and cultures. As they respond to contemporaneous events and politics, the arts take on political as well as social dimensions, becoming themselves a focus of controversy and even a force of political as well as social change. Also see our main section on Political Art or our extensive articles on World Protest.
South African Ex-President Zuma Releasing Album
The man South Africans know as J-Z is dropping an album. But instead of fans, haters question why public dollars are being used to fund the project.
At Senegal Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home
The Museum of Black Civilizations in Senegal opened this month amid a global conversation about the ownership and legacy of African art.
Multiple Films Take on Life of Iconic Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg
As Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recovers from recent surgery for early stage lung cancer, two new films are paying tribute to her life and accomplishments.
Belgium’s Museum of Africa Tries to Exorcise Ghosts of Colonialism
Belgium Museum of Africa has undergone a five-year, $73 million revamp in an effort to show the reality of empire and of the Africa of today.
Remove or Keep a Statue? South Africa Debates Painful Legacy
A hulking statue of a late 19th century white leader, with a cane and top hat, has been a flashpoint for cultural conflict in South Africa for years.
Putin Declares Intent to Control Rap Music in Russia
Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling the popular music.
Roving Cinema Plays Public Service Role in Central Africa
Some 200 villagers avidly take in an evening of films thanks to a travelling cinema team with the dual goal of entertaining and enlightening.
VIDEO: Museums Are Curating Social Movements In Real Time
We have reached an era when events unfold fast. Museums that have traditionally provided a record for the future generations are struggling to keep up.
‘Fearless Girl’ Statue Gets New Permanent Home
The “Fearless Girl” statue that inspired millions with a message of female empowerment has a new permanent home in front of the New York Stock Exchange.