U.K. Establishes a ‘Soft Power Council’ to Boost the Economy and Elevate National Identity
The advisory body will be stacked with major players from Britain’s cultural scene.
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Afghanistan’s Art Scene Weighs in On Taliban Move to Ban Images of Living Things
Despite the Taliban’s attempts to erase the nation’s cultural identity, Afghan artists are hopeful that art can outlive even the most oppressive regimes.
The UK’s Major Deal With Saudi Arabia Is Another Sign of the Kingdom’s Growing Cultural Cachet
The art market knows how to follow the money.
