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Lilienthal Appointed New Artistic Director of Volksbühne Berlin
Matthias Lilienthal, former Volksbühne employee and head of other major German theaters, will become the next artistic director of the Volksbühne Berlin in 2026, succeeding the late René Pollesch and aiming to stabilize the institution after a period of instability.
Lilienthal Appointed New Artistic Director of Volksbühne Berlin
Matthias Lilienthal, former Volksbühne employee and head of other major German theaters, will become the next artistic director of the Volksbühne Berlin in 2026, succeeding the late René Pollesch and aiming to stabilize the institution after a period of instability.
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40% Bias Score
French Culture Budget Cuts Spark Nationwide Protests
Facing a 6% budget deficit, the French government forced through budget cuts impacting the culture sector, sparking the "Debout pour la culture" protests with over 40,000 signatures from prominent figures, including Juliette Binoche and JoeyStarr, against cuts impacting cultural access and programs ...
French Culture Budget Cuts Spark Nationwide Protests
Facing a 6% budget deficit, the French government forced through budget cuts impacting the culture sector, sparking the "Debout pour la culture" protests with over 40,000 signatures from prominent figures, including Juliette Binoche and JoeyStarr, against cuts impacting cultural access and programs ...
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56% Bias Score
Soho Theatre Walthamstow Opens, Filling Void in London's Arts Scene
The Grade II* listed former Granada cinema in Walthamstow, East London, reopened as Soho Theatre Walthamstow on May 2024, featuring a 960-seat auditorium, three studios, four bars, and a diverse program of comedy, cabaret, and theatre, addressing a gap in London's mid-scale performance venues.
Soho Theatre Walthamstow Opens, Filling Void in London's Arts Scene
The Grade II* listed former Granada cinema in Walthamstow, East London, reopened as Soho Theatre Walthamstow on May 2024, featuring a 960-seat auditorium, three studios, four bars, and a diverse program of comedy, cabaret, and theatre, addressing a gap in London's mid-scale performance venues.
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36% Bias Score
Passing of Influential Australian Broadcaster Julie Copeland
Julie Copeland, an influential Australian broadcaster known for programs like Arts National and The Europeans, passed away on January 18, 2025, leaving a legacy of insightful reporting, mentorship, and activism.
Passing of Influential Australian Broadcaster Julie Copeland
Julie Copeland, an influential Australian broadcaster known for programs like Arts National and The Europeans, passed away on January 18, 2025, leaving a legacy of insightful reporting, mentorship, and activism.
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28% Bias Score
Newbery and Caldecott Medals Awarded for 2025
Erin Entrada Kelly won the 2025 Newbery Medal for her novel "The First State of Being", and Rebecca Lee Kunz won the Caldecott Medal for illustrating Andrea L. Rogers' "Chooch Helped", both awards recognizing excellence in children's literature.
Newbery and Caldecott Medals Awarded for 2025
Erin Entrada Kelly won the 2025 Newbery Medal for her novel "The First State of Being", and Rebecca Lee Kunz won the Caldecott Medal for illustrating Andrea L. Rogers' "Chooch Helped", both awards recognizing excellence in children's literature.
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12% Bias Score
The Hague Explores 2033 European Capital of Culture Bid
The Hague is exploring a bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2033, driven by local cultural enthusiasm and aiming to improve accessibility and inclusivity. A decision on submitting a bid will be made by 2026, contingent on sufficient funding and a strong bid reflecting The Hague's diver...
The Hague Explores 2033 European Capital of Culture Bid
The Hague is exploring a bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2033, driven by local cultural enthusiasm and aiming to improve accessibility and inclusivity. A decision on submitting a bid will be made by 2026, contingent on sufficient funding and a strong bid reflecting The Hague's diver...
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36% Bias Score
Mac Barnett Named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Mac Barnett, author of numerous children's books, has been named the Library of Congress' national ambassador for young people's literature, focusing on promoting picture books as a vital art form and combating declining literacy rates.
Mac Barnett Named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Mac Barnett, author of numerous children's books, has been named the Library of Congress' national ambassador for young people's literature, focusing on promoting picture books as a vital art form and combating declining literacy rates.
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32% Bias Score
Public Funding Dominates Spain's Culture Sector
A new study reveals that 64.8% of Spain's cultural funding comes from public administrations, with private entities contributing 19.8% and the public only 15.4%, highlighting a strong dependence on public funds across all cultural sectors.
Public Funding Dominates Spain's Culture Sector
A new study reveals that 64.8% of Spain's cultural funding comes from public administrations, with private entities contributing 19.8% and the public only 15.4%, highlighting a strong dependence on public funds across all cultural sectors.
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28% Bias Score
Kremlin Tightens Grip on Russian Culture, Dismissing Museum Directors
In Russia, several museum directors have been dismissed or resigned under pressure since the beginning of the year, highlighting the Kremlin's tightening control over cultural institutions and suppression of dissenting voices; this includes the directors of the Pushkin Museum, Gulag Museum, and the ...
Kremlin Tightens Grip on Russian Culture, Dismissing Museum Directors
In Russia, several museum directors have been dismissed or resigned under pressure since the beginning of the year, highlighting the Kremlin's tightening control over cultural institutions and suppression of dissenting voices; this includes the directors of the Pushkin Museum, Gulag Museum, and the ...
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64% Bias Score
Maniatis's "Book of Evil" Explores Mechanisms of Societal Harm
George Maniatis's new novel, "The Book of Evil," analyzes mechanisms harming life's goodness, reflecting his belief that evil is pervasive and requires proactive analysis; the book's release follows his extensive career encompassing nearly 100 plays, numerous poems and short stories, and 28 novels.
Maniatis's "Book of Evil" Explores Mechanisms of Societal Harm
George Maniatis's new novel, "The Book of Evil," analyzes mechanisms harming life's goodness, reflecting his belief that evil is pervasive and requires proactive analysis; the book's release follows his extensive career encompassing nearly 100 plays, numerous poems and short stories, and 28 novels.
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36% Bias Score
Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
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28% Bias Score
Rare Shostakovich Sonatas Concert Reveals Composer's Life Under Stalin
A concert featuring three rarely performed Shostakovich sonatas (cello, violin, and viola) will take place, offering a unique perspective on the composer's life and the political repression he faced under Stalinism; the viola sonata, composed in his final days, is particularly poignant.
Rare Shostakovich Sonatas Concert Reveals Composer's Life Under Stalin
A concert featuring three rarely performed Shostakovich sonatas (cello, violin, and viola) will take place, offering a unique perspective on the composer's life and the political repression he faced under Stalinism; the viola sonata, composed in his final days, is particularly poignant.
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44% Bias Score
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