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A mural backed by Elon Musk honoring a Ukrainian refugee sparks debate in the United States

A large mural dedicated to a young Ukrainian refugee killed in the United States has ignited controversy in New York, after it emerged that the project was partially financed by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. While supporters describe the artwork as a tribute to a tragic victim, critics argue it......

Banksy’s stargazing children spotlight London’s housing divide

Banksy has revealed two new murals across London depicting children gazing toward the night sky  images that have resonated deeply amid record levels of child homelessness in the United Kingdom. The first artwork appeared above a set of garages in Bayswater, while a near-identical version surfaced......

Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer leaves a profound mark on contemporary art after his death at 96

Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer, one of the most influential figures in postwar European art, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for his radical technique of “overpainting,” Rainer redefined the boundaries of expression, turning destruction into a form of creation. His death, announced......

Hakimi and Hassan Hajjaj unveil creative JUJ space in Casablanca during AFCON

Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi and acclaimed artist Hassan Hajjaj have joined forces to open JUJ, a creative concept space in Casablanca launched in the run up to the Africa Cup of Nations. Conceived as a temporary venue, the project aims to mirror Morocco’s vibrant cultural energy during......

Swedish court acquits climate activists who splashed paint on monet painting

A Stockholm court has acquitted six environmental activists who were prosecuted after splashing paint on the protective glass covering a Claude Monet masterpiece, ruling that they did not intend to damage the art itself. The incident occurred on June 14, 2023, when two young women smeared red paint on......

British photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

British photographer and photojournalist Martin Parr has died at the age of 73 at his home in Bristol, his foundation announced on Sunday. Known for his distinctive and often humorous eye, Parr spent five decades documenting everyday life in the United Kingdom and the broader Western world. From the......

Artistic dialogue across Africa: Ines-Noor Chaqroun and Isham Delberg unite in Rabat

The opening of “The Ideologies” exhibition in Rabat has brought together prominent artistic voices from across Africa, led this year by Moroccan visual artist Ines-Noor Chaqroun and Gabonese artist Isham Delberg. Hosted at the Embassy and High Representation of the Gabonese Republic in Morocco,......

Morocco explores digital horizons at FAD 2025 in Khouribga

The Festival d’Art Digital (FAD) 2025, hosted in Khouribga, has positioned Morocco at the forefront of global conversations about creativity and technology. Led by director Lahsen El Bouhali, the festival aims to redefine cultural and economic innovation through digital art. El Bouhali, head of......

FAN 2025: A celebration of digital artistry and innovation

FAN 2025, the Digital Arts Festival held in Benguerir and Khouribga, Morocco, has established itself as a pioneering platform for the convergence of creativity, technology, and immersive experiences. The event has brought together digital artists from across the globe to showcase their work through workshops,......