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Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'

For three decades, Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples and Mumbai's imperial-era Gateway of India.

For exiled Russian director Zvyagintsev, triumph without belonging

Exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev's latest film, Minotaur, won the second-highest honour at the Cannes Film Festival and was selected to represent France at the Oscars.

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Колекція Гаупта: Що гроші розповідають про нас, людей

Тридцять срібних монет, понад 300 творів мистецтва та одне питання, яке виходить далеко за межі арт-ринку: що для нас має цінність? Берлінська колекція Штефана Гаупта досліджує взаємозв’язок між грошима, владою та суспільством. Нові надходження та виставка «Оригінальні обкладинки», що триває з 15 вересня 2026 року, демонструють, наскільки актуальною залишається ця тема.

Sbírka Haupt: Co o nás lidech prozrazují peníze

Třicet stříbrných, více než 300 uměleckých děl a jedna otázka, která daleko přesahuje rámec uměleckého trhu: Co má pro nás nějakou hodnotu? Berlínská sbírka Stefana Haupta zkoumá vztah mezi penězi, mocí a společností. Nové akvizice a výstava „Originály obalových obrázků“, která probíhá od 15. září 2026, ukazují, jak aktuální toto téma stále je.

مجموعة هاوبت: ما يكشفه المال عنا نحن البشر

ثلاثون قطعة فضية، وأكثر من 300 عمل فني، وسؤال يتجاوز حدود سوق الفن بكثير: ما الذي يمثل قيمة بالنسبة لنا؟ تستكشف مجموعة شتيفان هاوبت في برلين العلاقة بين المال والسلطة والمجتمع. تُظهر المقتنيات الجديدة والمعرض «الصور الأصلية للأغلفة» الذي انطلق في 15 سبتمبر 2026 مدى استمرارية هذا الموضوع في الوقت الحاضر.

豪普特收藏：金錢如何揭露人類的本質

三十塊銀幣、超過300件藝術品，以及一個遠遠超越藝術市場範疇的問題：對我們而言，什麼才具有價值？史蒂芬·豪普特（Stefan Haupt）位於柏林的這座收藏，探討了金錢、權力與社會之間的關係。新入藏的作品，以及自2026年9月15日起展出的《封面原畫》特展，皆彰顯了這個主題至今仍具當代意義。

Colecția Haupt: Ce ne dezvăluie banii despre noi, oamenii

Treizeci de arginți, peste 300 de opere de artă și o întrebare care depășește cu mult piața de artă: Ce are valoare pentru noi? Colecția berlineză a lui Stefan Haupt explorează relația dintre bani, putere și societate. Noile achiziții și expoziția „Imagini de copertă în original”, deschisă începând cu 15 septembrie 2026, demonstrează cât de actuală rămâne această temă.

Kolekcja Haupta: Co pieniądze mówią o nas, ludziach

Trzydzieści srebrników, ponad 300 dzieł sztuki i pytanie wykraczające daleko poza rynek sztuki: co ma dla nas wartość? Berlińska kolekcja Stefana Haupta bada relacje między pieniędzmi, władzą i społeczeństwem. Nowe nabytki oraz trwająca od 15 września 2026 r. wystawa „Oryginalne okładki” pokazują, jak aktualny pozostaje ten temat.

The Haupt Collection: What Money Reveals About Us as Human Beings

Thirty pieces of silver, more than 300 works of art and a question that extends far beyond the art market: What do we value? Stefan Haupt’s Berlin-based collection explores the relationship between money, power and society. New acquisitions and the exhibition ‘Original Cover Images’, which has been running since 15 September 2026, demonstrate just how relevant this theme remains.

Horror movie 'Resident Evil' tops N. American box office

"Resident Evil," a horror movie based on a video game franchise, swept the North American box office with a $60 million opening weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Spanish civil war drama 'The Black Ball' wins at Toronto festival

Spain's "The Black Ball," a gay rights drama set during the country's civil war, won top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival.

In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due

It took years for Tenzing Norgay to secure his place in history as the man who, alongside New Zealander Edmund Hillary, first reached the summit of Mount Everest.

Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy

Chanting protesters greeted concertgoers Saturday in Philadelphia ahead of pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since his tour plunged into turmoil ignited by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.

Germans arrested for Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall

Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds

The White House made good Saturday on President Donald Trump's vow to deny CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to the presidential mansion as punishment for reporting what he calls "fake news."

CNN, MS NOW denied access to White House grounds

US media outlets CNN and MS NOW said they were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump announced a ban against them for reporting what he calls "fake news."

Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Center after Trump threat

Protesters formed a human chain on Friday around the Kennedy Center, the Washington arts hub that US President Donald Trump threatened to demolish unless his name is restored to it.

Kennedy Center: future unclear for iconic Washington arts hub

A national cultural institution for more than five decades, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump threatened to demolish the building unless his name is restored to it.

Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them without specifics of reporting "fiction and lies."

Russia labels director of Cannes Grand Prix winner a 'foreign agent'

Russia on Friday said it had added the director of the Cannes Grand Prix winner "Minotaur", a grim oeuvre set against the backdrop of the Ukraine war, to its list of foreign agents.

Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide

Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politics of the war in Gaza.

The Easter Island origins of buzzy Malkovich drama 'Wild Horse Nine'

Seeking inspiration for his next project, Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin McDonagh traveled years ago to Easter Island.

AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing

An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself.

Gaza documentary sparks political storm in Israel

On a street in southern Israel, a graffiti artist paints a mural depicting the filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary "NAZA". But this is not a tribute.

Two unseen Monet paintings to be sold in Paris: auction house

Two paintings by the Impressionist master Claude Monet that have never been shown in public are to be sold in Paris next month by the billionaire Schlumberger family of France, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday.

Counterculture pop artist Peter Max dies at 88: US media

Pop artist Peter Max, whose cheery psychedelic creations helped define the counterculture aesthetic in the 1960s, died on Monday, US media reported. He was 88.

'Being Heumann' captures joy in fight for disability rights

Sian Heder's new film "Being Heumann" profiles an American activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities, with the Oscar-winning director saying its message of inclusivity has renewed importance in today's society.

French court to hear Depardieu's appeal against rape trial order: sources

A French court will this week hear an appeal from cinema icon Gerard Depardieu against an order that he should stand trial on charges of raping an actor in 2018, judicial sources and sources close to case said on Wednesday.

Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added

US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to keep the Kennedy Center closed for good after a judge ruled his name cannot be added onto the famed arts institution's facade.

Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments

The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing.

Helen Mirren delves into Patricia Highsmith's mind in 'A Talent for Murder'

Helen Mirren makes no secret of her admiration for writers, something reflected in her portrayal of American author Patricia Highsmith in "A Talent for Murder," the thriller that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.

Trump says Kennedy Center to close after judge bars name change

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the Kennedy Center will close down -- possibly for good -- after a judge ruled his name cannot be added onto the famed arts institution's exterior.

'Battle of Chile' documentary-maker Patricio Guzman dies, aged 85

Patricio Guzman, a Chilean documentary-maker whose 1970s trilogy "The Battle of Chile" is regarded as a landmark political documentary, died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85, his wife told AFP.

Rob Reiner son will not face death penalty, prosecutor says

The son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner will not face the death penalty when he stands trial over the killings of his parents, Los Angeles County's top prosecutor said Tuesday.

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