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Lagos’ first Street Art festival celebrates the city’s vibrancy

We believe art shouldn’t be confined to galleries and museums

Published 13 Dec, 2025 01:58pm

Arts

Culture & Tourism: Turkish Ministry launches Night Museums Project

KARACHI: The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism has launched its expanded Night Museums Project for 2025,...

Updated 03 Jun, 2025 07:48am

Arts

Art Dubai concludes: A touch of Pakistan evident at region’s leading fair

Faiza Butt, Anwar Saeed, Maryam Baniasadi, Noor Ali Chagani among artists featured at fair

Updated 21 Apr, 2025 11:13pm

Arts

Art Dubai 2025: Anwar Saeed, Huma Mulji among Pakistani artists to exhibit this year

This year’s programme features over 120 gallery presentations - 30 first-time exhibitors

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 10:52pm

Arts

David Hockney retrospective fills Paris Fondation Vuitton

PARIS: The largest exhibition yet of works by British artist David Hockney opened in Paris on Tuesday, filling the...

Published 09 Apr, 2025 05:26pm

Arts

Yasmeen Lari declines Israel’s award over Gaza war

ISLAMABAD: Renowned Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari has declined the Israel’s Wolf Prize 2025 in architecture,...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:28am

Arts

Rare Banksy artwork heads to auction

LONDON: A rare Banksy artwork, hand-painted by the elusive street artist and owned by U.S. musician Mark Hoppus,...

Published 04 Mar, 2025 04:37pm

Arts

‘Gift to Karachi’: Gulgee Museum opens in tribute to master artist

Exhibit houses over 170 works, dating back to the 1950s

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 07:49pm

Arts

Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 05:22pm

Arts

At WEF, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy stresses on inspiring social change through storytelling

Journalist and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy said she believes in creating social change as she discussed her...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 04:53pm

Arts

Paris’ Louvre museum, in dire state, cries for help

PARIS: The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, has requested urgent...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 02:41pm

Arts

Dubai Art Season 2025 set to get under way

Season runs from January 4 – April 20 2025 under the theme ‘Take a Walk on the Art Side’

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 05:57pm

Arts

India’s architecture fans guard Mumbai’s Art Deco past

MUMBAI: A towering cinema with a roofline like an ocean liner stands out in India’s financial capital Mumbai, part...

Published 23 Dec, 2024 02:15pm

Arts

Morocco’s women rug weavers battle to save age-old craft

TAZNAKHT, Morocco: In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:40pm

Arts

‘Artist talk’ organised

LAHORE: The Alhamra Modern Art Museum, Cultural Complex, Gulberg III, hosted a thought-provoking artist talk...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 07:16am

Arts

Carlos Acosta says he once ‘hated ballet’ as his ‘Nutcracker in Havana’ opens in London

LONDON: Director and dancer Carlos Acosta admits he once hated ballet as he launches the London run of his new...

Published 12 Dec, 2024 02:19pm

Arts

Annual IVS degree show draws attention to Pakistan’s social, political milieu

Thesis exhibition highlights land encroachment, crocodiles of Manghopir

Updated 12 Dec, 2024 01:20pm

Arts

Rare Roman coin sells for 1.98 mn euros at auction

GENEVA: A rare Roman coin featuring the portrait of Brutus, the assassin of statesman Julius Caesar, sold Monday at...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 03:56pm

Arts

Parthenon Marbles to feature in Greek PM’s London talks

LONDON: As the prime ministers of Britain and Greece meet in London on Tuesday for an agenda expected to include the...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:08pm

Arts

Tokyo debuts hand-built concrete tower

TOKYO: Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:38pm

Arts

Five things to watch in 2025

PARIS: From the return of Oasis, a second stint in the White House for Donald Trump to a turbo-charged football...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 03:40pm

Arts

Notre Dame inspired Americans’ love and help after fire

WASHINGTON: Through an avalanche of giving in amounts from $10 to $10 million, Americans have proved their love for...

Published 25 Nov, 2024 02:38pm

Arts

Caravaggio portrait goes on public display for the first time in Rome

ROME: A portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio held in a private collection since it was discovered more than 60...

Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:35pm

Arts

Duct-taped banana artist says his work is a ‘provocation’ on value of art

ROME: The Italian artist who created the banana duct-taped to a wall that sold this week for $6.2 million, said in...

Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:07pm

Arts

The $6.2 mn banana: Sotheby’s auctions controversial artwork

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold to a cryptocurrency entrepreneur

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 03:13pm

Arts

Banksy forgeries: huge European fake art network uncovered in Italy

ROME: Italian police have uncovered a large-scale pan-European forgery network making and selling fake artworks...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:39pm

Arts

Design Week concludes amid Dubai’s focus on attracting investment, strengthening local economy

Diverse fair featured representation from Palestine, Iran, India and UAE

Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:25pm

Arts

Portraits of pain: smuggled Palestinian art shows trauma of Gaza

AMMAN: When war erupted in Gaza, Palestinian artists had only one way to share their work expressing the harrowing...

Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:43pm

Travel

From Joan of Arc to wine cellar: Notre Dame in five dates

PARIS: As the mighty Notre Dame cathedral prepares to reopen its doors in a month’s time after a devastating fire in...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:23pm

Arts

First artwork by humanoid robot sells for $1.3mn

LONDON: A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:04pm

Arts

‘Milestone edition’: Dubai Design Week begins today

Region's largest design fair to run until November 10 at Dubai Design District

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:44pm

Arts

Qatar Museums set to exhibit Pakistani art by Sadequain, Ismail Gulgee, Rashid Rana

PM Shehbaz Sharif, The Amir of Qatar H.E. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani viewed the exhibit today

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:22pm

Literature

Margaret Atwood, unworried by AI, continues prolific writing career

COPENHAGEN: Renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood, who is currently writing her memoir, said in an interview that...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 02:10pm

Arts

Boy George explores fame in new art collection depicting music stars

LONDON: British singer-songwriter Boy George explores celebrities’ relationship with stardom in a new art collection...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 02:04pm

Arts

London Tube map exhibition celebrates iconic design

LONDON: London’s Tube map is being celebrated in a new exhibition that traces the evolution of its much-loved design...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 01:55pm

Literature

Original ‘Little Prince’ typescript to go under hammer in UAE

LONDON: A specialist London bookstore is selling an original typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s children’s...

Published 24 Oct, 2024 02:29pm

Arts

Warhol’s rare ‘Queen’ collection opens at Dutch museum

APELDOORN, Netherlands: A Dutch museum is dusting off a rare collection of prints by Andy Warhol of female royalty,...

Published 11 Oct, 2024 01:56pm

Movies & Music

Pharrell Williams to co-chair Met Gala exploring Black dandyism

NEW YORK: Singer and designer Pharrell Williams is among the co-chairs of New York’s next Met Gala, which will wade...

Published 10 Oct, 2024 07:00pm

Movies & Music

Emmanuel Macron advocates for ‘Emily in Paris’ to return to Paris

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he would fight to ensure Emily - the heroine of Netflix’s hit series...

Published 10 Oct, 2024 02:59pm

Movies & Music

George Harrison’s early Beatles guitar could fetch $800,000 at auction

LIVERPOOL: An electric guitar played by the late guitarist George Harrison in the early days of the Beatles will go...

Published 04 Oct, 2024 01:44pm

Arts

Sicilian Cathedral’s stunning mosaics regain golden lustre

MONREALE, Italy: The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island’s last Norman king, are set to...

Published 30 Sep, 2024 01:01pm

Arts

Van Goghs attacked again in London hours after Just Stop Oil activists sentenced

LONDON: Three Just Stop Oil activists threw soup at two of Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ paintings in London’s...

Published 28 Sep, 2024 04:53pm

Arts

Van Gogh painting set to break Asia record in Hong Kong auction

HONG KONG: A Vincent van Gogh painting displaying the artist’s shift from dark realism to vibrant impressionism...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:14pm

Literature

Pulitzer winner Jhumpa Lahiri declines award over New York museum’s keffiyeh ban

WASHINGTON: Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri declined to accept an award from New York City’s Noguchi...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:23pm

Arts

British Museum explores ‘Silk Roads’ trade routes in new exhibition

LONDO: A new exhibition exploring the vast network of the Silk Road trade routes opens at the British Museum in...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 02:52pm

Arts

Stolen Banksy ‘Girl with Balloon’ painting found

LONDON: One of British street artist Banksy’s best-known paintings, ‘Girl with Balloon’, has been found after its...

Published 13 Sep, 2024 02:46pm

Arts

Stolen Winston Churchill photo found in Italy

OTTAWA: A brazen art heist that gripped Canadians has been solved: a famed portrait of a scowling Winston Churchill...

Published 12 Sep, 2024 05:29pm

Movies & Music

James Earl Jones, renowned actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

LOS ANGELES: American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter...

Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:54pm

Arts

Shamaeel Ansari displays capsule collection at charity fashion event for Hunar Foundation

Haute couturier Shamaeel Ansari showcased a capsule collection ‘Symposium of Queens’ during a charity fashion...

Published 09 Sep, 2024 05:41pm

Arts

Local in focus: 5 pop-up bazaars to take in this fall

As Pakistan’s retail footprint continues to thrive and evolve, homegrown brands are looking for alternative spaces...

Published 03 Sep, 2024 04:29pm

Luxury

Crown Prince to build Louvre of Saudi Arabia featuring $450mn Leonardo da Vinci: report

Saudi Arabia is planning to build a version of the Louvre museum in Riyadh, according to a new BBC documentary on...

Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:54pm

Arts

Designer duo Sana Safinaz, writer Muneeza Shamsie conferred with Sitara-i-Imtiaz

Pakistani designers Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Muneer as well as writer Muneeza Shamsie were conferred the...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 04:08pm

Arts

Van Gogh’s Starry Night recreated as park in Bosnian hills

VISOKO, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Amid the green hills and meadows of central Bosnia, a local...

Published 12 Aug, 2024 04:38pm

Arts

Banksy unleashes animals on London, but what do they mean?

LONDON: A goat, two elephants, three monkeys and one wolf. Four Banksy murals which have appeared in London this...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 03:18pm

Arts

Olympic venue among 40 museums hit by ransomware attack: French police source

PARIS: The Grand Palais, which is hosting Olympic events in Paris, and around 40 other museums in France were...

Published 06 Aug, 2024 05:41pm

Movies & Music

Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed’s ‘Barzakh’ to be pulled from YouTube Pakistan over public backlash

Audiences criticise 'LGBTQ' themes within show

Published 06 Aug, 2024 04:03pm

Arts

Street artist Banksy reveals new artwork featuring goat in London

Elusive British street artist Banksy has taken credit for a new artwork of a black goat that popped up in Southwest...

Published 06 Aug, 2024 02:48pm

Arts

Dubai: 7 indoor activities to beat the heat

Since the heat is showing no signs of respite, for those heading off to Dubai for a short break will be better off...

Updated 30 Jul, 2024 02:50pm

Luxury

Sotheby’s bets on Chinese spending with Hong Kong retail outlet

HONG KONG: Sotheby’s embarks on a new kind of selling in Hong Kong on Saturday, with its first retail outlet,...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 02:38pm

Arts

Pakistani artist Fazal Rizvi brings the Karakoram range to Dubai

Pakistani artist Fazal Rizvi recently displayed his works ‘A mirror in my pocket’ at Grey Noise gallery in Dubai’s...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:35pm

Movies & Music

Biden under pressure from Hollywood’s wealthy donors

LOS ANGELES, United States: What if Hollywood, a key Democratic financial pillar, cut off Joe Biden’s campaign...

Updated 12 Jul, 2024 11:13pm

Travel

Athens Acropolis introduces private visits for 5,000 euros

ATHENS: The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world’s most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private...

Updated 03 Jul, 2024 03:41pm

Arts

Hong Kong museum celebrates life of architect I.M. Pei

HONG KONG: More than 30 years after I.M. Pei reshaped Hong Kong’s skyline with a jagged tower of steel and glass,...

Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:11pm

Arts

Designer vestments and furniture for Paris’s reborn Notre-Dame

PARIS: Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is getting a modern makeover for its reopening in December, with designer...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:04pm

Movies & Music

Vogue World brings together fashion and sport in Paris

PARIS: Paris played host Sunday to an ultra-glitzy collision between fashion and sport as Vogue put on its latest...

Published 24 Jun, 2024 01:53pm

Movies & Music

Donald Sutherland, star of ‘M.A.S.H’ and ‘The Hunger Games’, dead at 88

Donald Sutherland, one of Canada’s most versatile and gifted actors, who charmed and enthralled audiences in movies...

Updated 21 Jun, 2024 02:39am

Arts

Model Naomi Campbell gets her own exhibition at London’s V&A museum

LONDON: Naomi Campbell brings her stylish looks and runway walk to London’s V&A this week in a new exhibition...

Published 19 Jun, 2024 10:28pm

Arts

Vivienne Westwood’s clothes and jewels headed for auction

LONDON: Dresses, suits, shoes and jewellery from the personal collection of late British designer Vivienne Westwood...

Published 15 Jun, 2024 09:27pm

Arts

The high-tech art lab hidden underneath the Louvre in Paris

PARIS: It looks like the lair of a Bond villain: behind armoured doors, buried underground below the Louvre in...

Published 14 Jun, 2024 05:39pm

Literature

US Library of Congress spotlights its American ‘treasures’

WASHINGTON: The US Library of Congress houses more than just books, with a new exhibit opening this week...

Published 12 Jun, 2024 04:26pm

Movies & Music

Italian opera celebrated in Verona’s ‘magical’ Arena

VERONA, Italy: Verona’s ancient Roman Arena will host a star-studded classical concert Friday to celebrate the...

Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:23pm

Arts

27th annual Alhamra festival kicks off

LAHORE: The 27th annual Alhamra Theatre Festival kicked off enthusiastically at Alhamra Arts Center, promising 10...

Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am

Arts

Spain’s national art museum to unveil newly verified Caravaggio

MADRID: A painting by Italian master Caravaggio, once mistakenly thought to be by an unknown artist and almost...

Published 27 May, 2024 01:38pm

Arts

Alhamra Art, Qatar Islamic Art museums forge new cultural partnership

LAHORE: In a momentous event that promises to deepen cultural ties and enrich the world of Islamic art, Muhammad...

Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am

Arts

Veteran actor Talat Hussain passes away in Karachi

The Arts Council of Pakistan president says the legendary actor died after a prolonged illness

Updated 26 May, 2024 07:21pm

Arts

Sanat Initiative’s ‘Affordable Luxury II’ challenges dire economic milieu

Exhibit, under way in Karachi, remains open until May 30

Published 25 May, 2024 08:40pm

Movies & Music

Cher, Demi Moore entertain guests at glamorous Cannes fundraiser for AIDS

CANNES, France: From Cher to Demi Moore and Magic Johnson, the fashion and entertainment industry’s biggest names...

Published 24 May, 2024 02:00pm

Arts

Erica Robin, Faraz Manan represent Pakistan at Cannes Film Festival 2024

Karachi-based model Erica Robin, who was crowned ‘Miss Universe Pakistan’ in a ceremony held in the Maldives last...

Published 23 May, 2024 06:16pm

Arts

Portraits of British royals from last 100 years on show in new London exhibit

LONDON: From Andy Warhol’s colourful depiction of Queen Elizabeth II to Cecil Beaton’s pictures of her sister...

Published 17 May, 2024 01:32pm

Arts

Monet painting fetches $35mn at New York auction

NEW YORK: A Monet sold for nearly $35 million at auction Wednesday evening, Sotheby’s said, marking a solid start to...

Updated 16 May, 2024 04:36pm

Movies & Music

Cannes gets rolling with strong day for women on screen

CANNES, France: The Cannes Film Festival got rolling on Wednesday with a strong day for female representation,...

Published 15 May, 2024 06:32pm

Literature

Alice Munro, Canadian Nobel Prize-winning author, dead at 92

OTTAWA: Nobel Prize-winning Canadian writer Alice Munro, whose exquisitely crafted tales of the loves, ambitions and...

Published 15 May, 2024 02:27pm

Arts

King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation

LONDON: Britain’s King Charles on Tuesday unveiled the first official portrait of himself since his coronation last...

Published 15 May, 2024 01:42pm

Arts

Mona Lisa’s mysterious background decrypted by art-loving geologist

LECCO, Italy: Over 500 years after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, an academic believes she has unravelled...

Published 15 May, 2024 01:31pm

Arts

Khaadi named ‘Retail Brand of the Year’ at Hum Style Awards 2024

Cricketer Shoaib Malik deemed 'Most Stylish Sports Personality'

Published 13 May, 2024 04:59pm

Movies & Music

‘Pakistan Crescent Collective’ set to debut at Cannes Film Festival

The festival will take place from May 14-20

Published 11 May, 2024 02:59pm

Luxury

London’s gentlemen-only club votes on admitting women

LONDON: One of London’s oldest gentlemen’s clubs on Tuesday votes on whether to start accepting women amid a row...

Published 07 May, 2024 11:23pm

Arts

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside the Met Gala

NEW YORK: Protesters in New York converged near the Met Gala on Monday in a rally against the ongoing Israeli...

Updated 07 May, 2024 07:52pm

Movies & Music

Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt stun on Met Gala red carpet

Isha Ambani – daughter of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani – walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night in a...

Updated 07 May, 2024 05:24pm

Movies & Music

Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya among best-dressed at the Met Gala

NEW YORK: Zendaya wore a dark blue gown adorned with grape clusters and Lana Del Rey donned a dramatic headpiece...

Updated 07 May, 2024 05:25pm

Arts

‘Beygumbano’ talks colonialism and capitalism at World Art Dubai 2024

Sparking “great curiosity” among art aficionados at World Art Dubai 2024, Pakistani artist Eemaan Bano Rahman lauded...

Updated 06 May, 2024 06:06pm

Arts

European court upholds Italy’s claim to Greek bronze in US museum

STRASBOURG, France: Italy is allowed to confiscate an ancient Greek bronze fished from the Adriatic in the 1960s and...

Published 03 May, 2024 04:28pm

South Asia

India’s influencers still struggle years after TikTok ban

ROHTAK: Choreographer Sahil Kumar found fame showcasing folk dances on TikTok, but his profile has been dormant...

Published 30 Apr, 2024 11:31am

Movies & Music

Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds appointed Yas Island’s Chief Island Officer

Reynolds succeeds Jason Momoa as CIO of the Abu Dhabi destination

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 11:36pm

Literature

Palestinian prisoner in Israel wins top fiction prize

ABU DHABI: Palestinian writer Basim Khandaqji, jailed 20 years ago in Israel, won a prestigious prize for Arabic...

Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:30pm

Arts

Meet Sahir, a thriving Pakistani influencer in Dubai

DUBAI: “In my opinion, anybody can be an influencer.” Those were the words that introduced me to Sahir Iftikhar...

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:29am

Luxury

Klimt’s ‘Portrait of Miss Lieser’ fetches $32mn at auction

VIENNA: Gustav Klimt’s ‘Portrait of Miss Lieser’, a painting of a young woman left unfinished when the Austrian...

Published 25 Apr, 2024 02:33pm

Arts

Venice’s 60th Biennale opens on humanity and the fragile planet

VENICE: Venice’s 60th Biennale international art show has opened its doors, exploring humankind’s relationship with...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 01:52pm

Arts

Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II

CAIRO: Egypt welcomed home a 3,400-year-old statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was stolen and...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 01:25pm

Arts

Michelangelo’s scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction

NEW YORK: A square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper by Renaissance genius Michelangelo sold for $201,600 – 33...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 02:48pm

Movies & Music

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s new documentary to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker co-directed feature on designer Diane von Furstenberg

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 05:22pm

Movies & Music

Alia Bhatt, Motaz Azaiza, Ajay Banga among those named TIME100 ‘Most Influential People’

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza and World Bank President Ajay Banga were among...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:44pm

Arts

‘Titanic’ task of finding plundered African art in French museums

PARIS: With tens of thousands of African artworks in French museums, curators face a huge task in trying to identify...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:59pm

Arts

Salman Rushdie releases memoir ‘Knife’, recalls stabbing incident

NEW YORK: British-American author Salman Rushdie recounted the near-fatal stabbing at a public event in 2022 that...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 04:23pm

Movies & Music

Musician Dua Lipa revealed as the first cover star of TIME 100 2024

Singer, songwriter and author Dua Lipa has been revealed as the first of the cover stars of the 2024 TIME 100 list...

Published 15 Apr, 2024 06:27pm

Arts

Gaza’s historic treasures saved by ‘irony of history’

JERUSALEM: Gaza’s ancient Greek site of Anthedon has been bombed, its ‘Napoleon’s Palace’ destroyed and the only...

Updated 15 Apr, 2024 06:45pm

Arts

Sotheby’s next hot auction: a Picasso-backed bond

NEW YORK: Francisco Goya’s Saturn devoured his son; Damien Hirst cut a shark into pieces. Financial markets are...

Published 12 Apr, 2024 02:43am

Arts

Dining hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered in Pompeii

ROME: A black-walled dining hall with 2,000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during...

Published 11 Apr, 2024 05:58pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce’s country album tops Billboard chart, her eighth #1

NEW YORK: Beyonce’s blockbuster country album ‘Cowboy Carter’ has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart – the eighth...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 02:27pm

Arts

Pakistan’s delicate Eid bangles go from furnace to forearms

HYDERABAD CITY: Layers of intricately decorated bangles are a staple fashion accessory for women in Pakistan, a...

Updated 08 Apr, 2024 05:04pm

Arts

With preparations in full swing, here are a few places to check out before Eid

With Eid around the corner, the scramble for shopping, gifts and festive preparations are in full swing. Plenty...

Updated 08 Apr, 2024 02:52pm

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift, Christian Louboutin, Magic Johnson newly-minted billionaires: Forbes

Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 boasts record combined wealth of $14.2 trillion

Published 03 Apr, 2024 03:03pm

Movies & Music

‘The Glassworker’ set to release in Pakistan theatres

Animated film previewed at Cannes Film Festival last year

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 03:23pm

Arts

Back to Life: model Kloss bringing back beloved US magazine

NEW YORK: The legendary American magazine Life, a 20th-century mainstay famous for its photography, will be revived...

Published 30 Mar, 2024 12:59pm

Arts

US artist Richard Serra, known for enormous steel sculptures, dead at 85

American artist Richard Serra, whose enormous steel sculptures coated with a fine patina of rust decorated...

Published 27 Mar, 2024 08:24pm

Arts

Christie’s to open new Hong Kong HQ, sees growing Asian Gen Z interest

HONG KONG: Auction house Christie’s hopes its new 50,000-sq-ft Asia headquarters that opens in Hong Kong in...

Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:55pm

Arts

Cuban Art Factory, fostering 10 years of creativity, expression in Havana

HAVANA: For ten years, the privately-funded Cuban Art Factory in Havana has provided a space for local talent to...

Published 22 Mar, 2024 03:50pm

Arts

Photographer Annie Leibovitz: ‘AI doesn’t worry me at all’

PARIS: Photographer to the stars Annie Leibovitz, inducted into the French Academy of Fine Arts on Wednesday, told...

Published 20 Mar, 2024 07:54pm

Arts

New Banksy mural depicting tree foliage appears in north London

LONDON: A new artwork by British street artist Banksy has appeared in London, using green paint sprayed across the...

Published 19 Mar, 2024 12:41pm

Literature

Fatima Bhutto announces birth of son Mir Murtaza Byra

Author and activist names son after her late father, Murtaza Bhutto

Updated 17 Mar, 2024 07:59pm

Arts

New York museum harnessing technology to spotlight art

NEW YORK: Billed as the place where art meets technology, New York’s latest museum is promising to reinvent the...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 11:42pm

Arts

Patronage or conquest? Saudis move in on Egypt’s culture

CAIRO: Saudi largesse is flooding Egypt’s cultural scene, but the reception is mixed. Some welcome new “cooperation”...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 08:58pm

Arts

Meghan Markle launches new lifestyle brand

LOS ANGELES: Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, is launching a new lifestyle brand seemingly named...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:07pm

Arts

Low-end internet auctions upend art market: sector-tracker

PARIS: A boom in internet sales has boosted the lower end of the art market and could ultimately doom showroom...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 01:54pm

Movies & Music

‘Luckiest’ Oppenheimer biographer rooting for Oscar wins

LOS ANGELES: Kai Bird has just returned from the Jaipur literature festival, where he signed countless copies of his...

Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:08pm

Arts

‘Global cultural hub’: Art Dubai draws to a close

London-based Grosvenor Gallery cites interest in Pakistani art as 'robust'

Updated 04 Mar, 2024 11:15pm

Arts

Arab musicians’ songs about Gaza put spotlight on Palestinian issues

From pathos to praise of Hamas, songs written by musicians across the Middle East in response to Israel’s offensive...

Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:08pm

Movies & Music

Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Osage singers to perform at Oscars

LOS ANGELES: Ryan Gosling is definitely Kenough to sing live at the Oscars. Gosling, the Academy Award-nominated...

Published 29 Feb, 2024 05:23pm

Arts

Works of Pakistani artists, including Sadequain, set to feature at Art Dubai 2024

Three-day fair with focus on sustainability, communities will open to public from March 1-3 at Madinat Jumeirah

Updated 28 Feb, 2024 06:08pm

Movies & Music

‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ wins best Social Justice Short Film at World Film Festival in Cannes

Pakistani film ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ won the Best Social Justice Short Film at the World Film Festival in Cannes, it...

Published 28 Feb, 2024 04:33pm

Arts

Vogue to host rare joint fashion show for Paris Olympics

PARIS: Fashion magazine Vogue announced Monday it is bringing together some of France’s top luxury brands for a...

Published 27 Feb, 2024 05:33pm

Arts

Dubai: what to catch at Alserkal Art Week

Will run February 25-March 3 at Alserkal Avenue, Pakistani artists Rashid Rana and Hamra Abbas slated to attend

Published 23 Feb, 2024 05:00pm

Arts

Vatican restorers set to work on St Peter’s centrepiece

VATICAN CITY: The giant bronze-and-wood canopy in the middle of St Peter’s Basilica is being gradually engulfed by...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 02:00pm

Literature

Changing power and perspectives: 15th KLF concludes on contemplative note

KARACHI: The final day of the 15th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) ended on a contemplative note on Sunday with...

Updated 19 Feb, 2024 01:40pm

Arts

‘Oppenheimer’ triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards

LONDON: ‘Oppenheimer’, a three-hour epic about the making of the atomic bomb during World War Two, was the big...

Published 19 Feb, 2024 01:14am

Literature

‘Tribalization of human beings’: Mohsin Hamid explores race, fractured societies at KLF

British-Pakistani novelist Mohsin Hamid was in attendance at the 15th iteration of the Karachi Literature Festival...

Published 18 Feb, 2024 11:30am

Arts

Before dawn at the Vatican Museums, the key keeper unlocks history

VATICAN CITY: It’s still dark outside when Gianni Crea pushes open the imposing entrance door to the Vatican...

Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:53pm

Literature

Dubai provides platform for India-Pakistan cultural exchange at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Javed Akhtar, Mahira Khan and Samina Peerzada among attendees highlighting importance of Urdu language

Published 30 Jan, 2024 06:04pm

Arts

Climate change activists aim soup at ‘Mona Lisa’ in Paris Louvre

PARIS: Two climate change activists hurled soup at the protective glass in front of the world-famous ‘Mona Lisa’...

Updated 28 Jan, 2024 11:43pm

Arts

Early David Hockney pool painting ‘California’ headed for auction

LONDON: An early work by British artist David Hockney, a painting depicting his well-known pool motif and not seen...

Published 26 Jan, 2024 02:59pm

Arts

Atif Aslam, Ellie Goulding, AP Dhillon among upcoming performances in Dubai

As winter and its accompanying festivities continue in Dubai, a slew of festivals and events are set to take place...

Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:16pm

Movies & Music

‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things’ lead Oscar nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, California: Historical epic ‘Oppenheimer,’ about the race to build the first atomic bomb, landed a...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 08:30pm

Movies & Music

‘Barbenheimer’ expected to lead the way at Oscar nominations

LOS ANGELES: The film world will learn Tuesday who is in the running for this year’s Oscars, with box office...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:04pm

Movies & Music

‘Oppenheimer’ leads BAFTA Film Awards nominations

LONDON: Historical drama ‘Oppenheimer’, one of last year’s highest- earning movies, led nominations for the BAFTAs...

Published 19 Jan, 2024 02:06pm

Arts

At WEF, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy urges women to ‘take charge’

Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy spoke about challenging misogyny, having the courage to fight and opening doors, in...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:14pm

Movies & Music

Elton John gets EGOT with Emmys win

LOS ANGELES: Legendary entertainer Elton John on Monday joined a select club of winners of the awards grand slam –...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 01:43pm

Arts

In the age of AI, Rashid Rana looks to incorporate more tech in art

Eminent artist Rashid Rana is looking forward to the amalgamation of new technologies in his art practice, including...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 09:00am

Movies & Music

‘Succession’ set to dominate TV’s delayed Emmys

LOS ANGELES: Postponed by four months because of Hollywood strikes, the Emmy Awards will finally celebrate...

Published 15 Jan, 2024 04:32pm

Arts

Monumental ancient map re-emerges in new Rome museum

ROME: A marble map of ancient Rome, that hasn’t been put on public view for almost 100 years, is getting its very...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 01:41pm

Arts

‘Take a Walk on the Art Side’: Dubai Art Season 2024 gets under way

New season to feature Art Dubai, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and Quoz Arts Fest

Updated 12 Jan, 2024 07:58pm

Movies & Music

Golden Globes viewership on CBS jumps 50% from last year

LOS ANGELES: Viewership for Sunday’s star-studded Golden Globe awards rose 50% from last year, averaging 9.4 million...

Published 09 Jan, 2024 02:27pm

Arts

Javed Akhtar, Mahira Khan to headline Urdu literary festival in Dubai

Two-day 'Jashn-e-Rekhta' will take place in Zabeel Park from January 27

Updated 03 Jan, 2024 04:01pm

Movies & Music

Significant cultural moments that dominated headlines in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is with a somber mood that we look back to reflect on the highs and lows of the past...

Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:26pm

Arts

‘Demolishing valuable heritage assets’: TI-Pakistan requests caretaker Sindh CM to examine complaint filed by architect Yasmeen Lari

In her letter, Lari alleges that instead of maintaining pre-1947 buildings that have been notified, many custodians, particularly Evacuee Property Trust Board, are getting heritage building declared dangerous by the relevant department

Published 28 Dec, 2023 05:03pm

Arts

Author Hanif returns Sitara-e-Imtiaz in protest

Hanif made the announcement saying he was returning Sitara e Imtiaz given to him by state

Updated 24 Dec, 2023 10:11am

Arts

Banksy artwork showing drones on a STOP sign stolen in London

LONDON: The latest artwork by British street artist Banksy showing three drones plastered across a ‘STOP’ traffic...

Published 24 Dec, 2023 02:35am

Arts

Local in focus: 5 spots for seasonal gifting

Since we are now in the midst of the festive season, weddings, anniversaries and the Christmas holidays are no doubt...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 02:00pm

Arts

Five standout moments at Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week

The 21st edition of Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week (BCW) ended with a bang over the weekend, bringing together new...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 05:05pm

Arts

Steady hearts, steady hands as Vatican experts restore masterpieces

VATICAN CITY: Whenever Alessandra Zarelli, a restorer at the Vatican Museums, works on a masterpiece by an artist...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:51pm

MENA

Rashid Rana’s ‘It Lies Beyond’ alongside COP28: a chance meeting to an inaugural solo exhibit in Dubai

KARACHI: Who would have thought a chance meeting at Art Dubai 2023 in March would lead to an artist’s first solo...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 08:52pm

Arts

New York’s Met museum returns Southeast Asian artifacts tied to looting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City said on Friday that it would return 14 sculptures to Cambodia and...

Published 16 Dec, 2023 03:03pm

Arts

Oprah Winfrey portrait unveiled at National Portrait Gallery

WASHINGTON: Media personality and former talk show host Oprah Winfrey’s portrait was unveiled at the Smithsonian’s...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:18pm

Movies & Music

‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig to head 77th Cannes Film Festival jury

PARIS: The Cannes Film Festival announced Thursday that Greta Gerwig, director of summer blockbuster ‘Barbie’, will...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 01:40pm

Arts

Zara regrets ‘misunderstanding’, removes controversial posts

Spanish fashion brand has come under heavy criticism for its recent campaign that users said depicted current devastation in Gaza

Published 12 Dec, 2023 07:00pm

Movies & Music

‘Barbie’ edges ‘Oppenheimer’ to lead Golden Globe nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, California: Pink-themed movie phenomenon ‘Barbie’ topped the list of nominees for Hollywood’s Golden...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 02:06pm

Arts

Zara pulls advert from website front page after Gaza boycott calls

MADRID/LONDON: Zara pulled an advertising campaign featuring mannequins with missing limbs and statues wrapped in...

Updated 12 Dec, 2023 07:08pm

Arts

Spanish fashion brand Zara faces backlash over Instagram posts ‘depicting Gaza devastation’

Advertorial invokes criticism for 'insensitivity' at a time when over 18,000 Palestinians have lost their lives to Israeli aggression

Published 11 Dec, 2023 04:46pm

Travel

Paris’ Louvre museum to hike ticket prices by 29%

PARIS: The Louvre art museum in Paris will hike its basic entrance fee next year by 29%, adding to concerns that...

Published 09 Dec, 2023 01:29pm

Movies & Music

Pakistan’s Oscar entry ‘In Flames’ screens at Red Sea International Film Festival

Third edition of event remains underway in Jeddah until December 9

Published 08 Dec, 2023 03:43pm

Arts

Madrid’s Prado museum throws spotlight on reverse side of paintings

MADRID: A new exhibition at Madrid’s Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of paintings, letting...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 01:57pm

Luxury

New York’s Met takes a feminist look at global fashion

NEW YORK: New York’s Metropolitan Museum has pulled the curtain back on its latest blockbuster exhibit, showcasing...

Published 07 Dec, 2023 02:19pm

Movies & Music

Finance czars, Taylor Swift, ‘Barbie’ among Forbes’ World’s Most Powerful Women 2023

President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde, Managing Direcor of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 08:21pm

Arts

10 prominent Pakistanis granted UAE Golden Visas

Ali Zafar, Maya Ali and Naseem Shah among many Pakistani celebrities who have received the coveted visa

Published 06 Dec, 2023 03:47pm

Arts

France in one-year ‘battle’ to reopen Notre-Dame

PARIS: Workers at Paris’s emblematic Notre-Dame cathedral have one year, starting on Friday, to finish restoring the...

Published 05 Dec, 2023 04:26pm

Arts

Greece to ‘persist’ with UK over Parthenon Marbles

LONDON: Greece’s prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday he would push for the return of the Parthenon...

Published 27 Nov, 2023 03:59pm

Arts

Saudi Arabia pavilion design for Expo 2025 Osaka revealed

Foster + Partners says its aim for the pavilion is to offer visitors 'a spatial experience that echoes the exploration of Saudi Arabian towns and cities.'

Published 27 Nov, 2023 02:41pm

Arts

Canvas Gallery represents Pakistan at 15th edition of Abu Dhabi Art

Abu Dhabi Art debuted largest edition to date as it opened to the public on Wednesday

Updated 23 Nov, 2023 06:27pm

Arts

Banksy is ‘Robbie’ - artist reveals first name in 2003 interview

LONDON: A rare nugget of information about the famously enigmatic street art superstar Banksy emerged Tuesday when...

Published 22 Nov, 2023 04:58pm

Movies & Music

Amitabh Bachchan retrospective to be showed at France’s 3 Continents Festival

'Amitabh Bachchan, Big B Forever' will showcase a selection of iconic films such as 'Sholay' and 'Kabhie Kabhie'

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:08pm

Literature

In remembrance: ‘Poet of the East’ Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Faiz's work is widely considered the backbone of Pakistan’s literature

Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:25pm

Arts

Japan’s teamLab readies renewed digital museum in Tokyo mega complex

TOKYO: In a basement maze beneath Japan’s tallest skyscraper, construction crews and digital artists are racing to...

Published 19 Nov, 2023 09:05pm

Arts

Local in focus: 5 personalized stationary brands on our radar

Personalized stationary and gifting cards have become popular of late, seeing as they add the perfect amount of sentiment and elevate the process of gifting

Published 17 Nov, 2023 04:12pm

Arts

‘Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ opens at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The exhibit is set to run until March 24, 2024

Published 16 Nov, 2023 04:51pm

Arts

‘Beacon of innovation’: Dubai Design Week brings together global creative community

Pakistan will be represented at Downtown Design by Karachi-based ‘ALEEYA. design studio (A.)’

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 05:36pm

Literature

Debating ties with neighbours, economic woes: 9th Islamabad Literature Festival ends

The 9th iteration of the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) wrapped on Sunday, marking the end of an inspired and...

Published 06 Nov, 2023 06:58pm

Arts

Dubai Design Week: 9th edition looks set to become global creative hub

The largest design fair in the region will take place from November 7-12 at Dubai Design District

Updated 06 Nov, 2023 04:25pm

Arts

‘Extraordinary’ museum of censored art opens in Spain

BARCELONA: A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 02:25pm

Arts

Palestinian sings to ‘block out’ roar of Israel strikes

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Jawaher al-Aqraa says it will be a “miracle” if she survives the Gaza war but...

Published 25 Oct, 2023 03:47pm

Literature

Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI

FRANKFURT, Germany: From low-quality computer-written books flooding the market to potential copyright violations,...

Published 23 Oct, 2023 02:54pm

Arts

UK’s British Museum says hundreds of stolen items recovered

LONDON: The British Museum in London has recovered 350 of approximately 2,000 artefacts believed to have been...

Published 19 Oct, 2023 04:48pm

Literature

Israel-Hamas tensions hit world’s biggest book fair

The world’s biggest publishing trade event begins Wednesday just over a week since Hamas launched as attack on...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 03:40pm

Arts

Frieze London celebrates 20th year of fairs in UK capital

LONDON: Emerging artists and big names in contemporary art will both feature as Frieze London, one of the world’s...

Published 13 Oct, 2023 03:30pm

Arts

Local in focus: 5 porcelain brands on our radar

Pakistan is no stranger to porcelain and clay accessories as it traces roots back to Hala pottery and the stunning...

Updated 06 Oct, 2023 05:36pm

Literature

Norwegian author Jon Fosse wins 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature

STOCKHOLM: Norwegian author and dramatist Jon Fosse won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature “for his innovative plays...

Published 05 Oct, 2023 04:17pm

Arts

What to read: 5 noteworthy books out this fall

As temperatures begin to drop and the fashion as well as sporting calendars begin to wind down, there are plenty new...

Updated 03 Oct, 2023 05:59pm

Arts

AI Vincent Van Gogh says you’re wrong about his ear

PARIS: AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off ear. “I...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 01:41pm

Arts

Pakistani vocational school helps Afghan women refugees build businesses

PESHAWAR: In a small workshop in the bustling northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, a dozen Afghan women sit...

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 12:38pm

Movies & Music

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s ‘Jaane Jaan’ tops global Netflix chart

The Hindi-language film also made the top 10 in 52 countries

Published 27 Sep, 2023 03:52pm

Arts

Punjab govt approves Rs500m endowment fund for artists

LAHORE: In a significant stride towards recognising the invaluable contributions of artists, singers, writers, and...

Updated 27 Sep, 2023 10:25am

Arts

Picasso masterpiece begins pre-auction tour in Dubai

DUBAI: A Pablo Picasso masterpiece expected to fetch at least $120 million at auction went on show Monday in Dubai,...

Published 26 Sep, 2023 02:39pm

Literature

‘Game of Thrones’ author, other writers sue ChatGPT creator over copyrights

SAN FRANCISCO: ‘Game of Thrones’ author George RR Martin and other best-selling fiction writers have filed a...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 03:14pm

Luxury

Charles III urges France, UK to ‘reinvigorate’ ties at lavish Versailles banquet

VERSAILLES, France: King Charles III on Wednesday issued a call for France and the UK to reinvigorate their...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 02:14pm

Arts

UNESCO adds Iran caravanserais to heritage sites list

TEHRAN: The United Nations cultural organisation on Sunday added many of Iran's caravanserais, roadside rest stops...

Published 17 Sep, 2023 10:36pm

Arts

US authorities seize artworks allegedly stolen by Nazis

NEW YORK: US authorities seized three artworks allegedly looted by the Nazis and which are being sought by the heirs...

Published 15 Sep, 2023 05:18pm

Luxury

London Fashion Week throws spotlight on young designers

LONDON: After New York, the fashion world descended on London Friday for a catwalk extravaganza showcasing big names...

Updated 15 Sep, 2023 05:47pm

Arts

Meet the UK influencer who wants curves on the catwalk

LONDON: Felicity Hayward will not miss a single show at London Fashion Week, which starts on Friday, watching each...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:34pm

Arts

Malala joins Oprah Winfrey, Salma Hayek, at Kering dinner

second annual Caring for Women Gala held in New York City

Published 14 Sep, 2023 05:16pm

Arts

Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120mn in November auction: Sotheby’s

NEW YORK: The November auction of a Pablo Picasso masterpiece, the late Spanish painter’s ‘Femme a la montre’ from...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 01:11pm

Luxury

‘Coco’ Chanel’s influential fashion on show at London exhibit

LONDON: With displays ranging from tweed suits to an array of little black dresses, a new London exhibition looks at...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 01:40pm

Arts

Pakistan’s digital ‘Museum of Food’ launched

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Google Arts & Culture, and British Council join hands to launch digital hub

Published 12 Sep, 2023 07:06pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani actor Sarwat Gilani to star in Zindagi-Applause production ‘Farar’

Six-part series to premiere at 14th annual Chicago South Asian Film Festival on September 23

Updated 12 Sep, 2023 06:56pm

Movies & Music

Venice to award Golden Lion after strongly political 80th edition

VENICE: The Hollywood strike may have robbed Venice of its usual bevy of stars, but the world’s oldest film...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 04:55pm

Arts

Month-long ‘Pakistan Theatre Festival 2023’ starts, will feature 45 shows

The month-long ‘Pakistan Theatre Festival 2023’, organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, kicked off on...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 04:11pm

Arts

Helmut Lang and Ralph Lauren kick off New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK: Yellow cabs and urban looks at Helmut Lang, rustic woodwork and a ranch atmosphere at the Ralph Lauren...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 12:29pm

Movies & Music

Driver’s ‘Ferrari’ puts Venice race in higher gear

VENICE: The race for the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion was set to move into higher gear Thursday with a hotly...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 04:52pm

Movies & Music

Mahira Khan stresses on financial stability for women, opens up on ‘exceeding expectations’

Actor Mahira Khan made an appearance on Frieha Altaf’s ‘FWhy Podcast’ on Monday, opening up on the double standards...

Published 29 Aug, 2023 07:02pm

Arts

British Museum seeks recovery of some 2,000 stolen items

LONDON: Around 2,000 artefacts including gold jewellery and gems had been stolen from the British Museum over a long...

Published 26 Aug, 2023 04:58pm

Movies & Music

Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Mahira Khan to star in Netflix’s first Pakistan-themed show

Series adapted from Farhat Ishtiaq’s bestselling Urdu-language novel

Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:42pm

Movies & Music

Belgian university enters new era with Taylor Swift course

BRUSSELS: From ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to ‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘Rebecca’ to ‘Jane Eyre’, the songs of singer-songwriter...

Published 19 Aug, 2023 03:19pm

Arts

British Museum sacks member of staff over missing and stolen items

LONDON: The British Museum said on Wednesday a member of staff had been dismissed after items from its collection,...

Published 17 Aug, 2023 01:54pm

Movies & Music

Sajal Ali, Adnan Siddiqui, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan honoured with civil awards

Ceremony to take place March 23, 2024

Updated 15 Aug, 2023 04:36pm

Movies & Music

In remembrance: Pakistan’s ‘Queen of Pop’ Nazia Hassan

Nazia passed away on this day in 2000

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 03:12pm

Arts

Glitzy Dubai hungry for culinary fame

DUBAI: French chef Renaud Dutel never thought his career would take him to the United Arab Emirates’ glam hub of...

Updated 26 Jul, 2023 02:18pm

Luxury

LVMH strikes Paris Olympic Games sponsorship deal

PARIS: Luxury giant LVMH unveiled on Monday a deal to sponsor next year’s Olympic Games in Paris with top fashion...

Published 25 Jul, 2023 12:57pm

Movies & Music

Legendary American singer Tony Bennett dies at age 96

Tony Bennett, the smooth American singer who had an enduring hit with ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ and...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:03pm

Arts

Johnny Depp self-portrait painted during ‘dark time’ goes on sale

LONDON: A self-portrait by Johnny Depp went on sale on Thursday, depicting the Hollywood star when he was in between...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 09:36pm

Luxury

Kering Foundation to hold 2nd annual ‘Caring for Women’ dinner in New York

Event will be co-chaired by activist Malala Yousafzai among others
Beneficiaries of proceeds from the event to include Malala Fund

Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:53pm

Arts

Afghan village potters keep centuries-old tradition alive

ISTALIF, Afghanistan: Twice a month, Noor Agha Faqiri lights up the kiln at his small workshop around 50 kilometres...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 04:18pm

Literature

Satire and poetry: Milan Kundera took on life’s absurdity

PARIS: Milan Kundera, the author of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ whose dark, provocative novels delved into...

Published 13 Jul, 2023 06:03pm

Movies & Music

Pakistani documentary ‘The Accused: Damned or Devoted’, Ms. Marvel earn Emmy nominations

Nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards included three nominations for Ms. Marvel

Updated 14 Jul, 2023 01:00am

Literature

Milan Kundera, author of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’, dies aged 94

PRAGUE: Czech-born writer Milan Kundera, author of the novel ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ has died, public...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 02:55pm

Luxury

Chanel takes haute couture to riverside for Paris show

PARIS: Chanel creative director Virginie Viard chose a quai on the Right bank of the bustling Seine River for her...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 02:18pm

Movies & Music

Jemima Khan’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ bags four National Film Awards

Screenwriter and producer Jemima Khan’s film ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ won four awards at United Kingdom’s...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 04:45pm

Movies & Music

‘I have always lived like an Indian princess’: Bollywood icon Rekha in rare interview with Vogue Arabia

Actor grants first interview in nearly two decades, highlighting introspection, commitment to her craft

Published 04 Jul, 2023 03:03pm

Arts

The $108mn dollar lady: Klimt portrait sets European auction record

LONDON: A portrait of an unnamed woman by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sold for 85.3 million pounds ($108.4 million)...

Updated 28 Jun, 2023 03:35pm

Movies & Music

Actor Fawad Khan opens up about diabetes diagnosis and kickstarting his career

Says 'I levelled with myself thinking there is a lot of pain and sadness in the world, and worse diseases'

Updated 24 Jun, 2023 08:28pm

Arts

Britain’s National Portrait Gallery reopens after 3-year renovation

LONDON: The National Portrait Gallery in London reopened to the public on Thursday following a three-year closure...

Published 22 Jun, 2023 06:06pm

Arts

Istanbul’s ancient shoreline gets ultramodern museum

ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s museum of modern art moved Tuesday into a futuristic building overlooking the Bosphorus Strait...

Published 21 Jun, 2023 03:14pm

Arts

Vogue’s Anna Wintour, author Ian McEwan honoured by King Charles

LONDON: Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, author Ian McEwan and immunologist and geneticist John Bell were named...

Published 17 Jun, 2023 12:04pm

Arts

Pat Sajak to retire from record TV stint as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host

LOS ANGELES: Pat Sajak, the enduring master of ceremonies for ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ plans to retire at the end of his...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 05:07pm

Movies & Music

Golden Globe Awards sold, Hollywood Foreign Press group shut down

LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globe Awards were sold on Monday to a new owner that will shut down the Hollywood Foreign...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 01:24pm

Movies & Music

‘Leopoldstadt’, ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ top Tony Awards

NEW YORK: Tom Stoppard’s play ‘Leopoldstadt,’ a look at how one Jewish family confronts anti-Semitism and loss, and...

Published 12 Jun, 2023 01:15pm

Arts

India to host the 71st Miss World 2023 pageant

Miss World Organization announces that India will host pageant after nearly three decades

Published 10 Jun, 2023 03:23pm

Arts

New Madrid museum showcases Spain’s royal treasures

MADRID: A new museum packed with hundreds of treasures collected by Spain’s monarchs over the past five centuries is...

Published 09 Jun, 2023 05:46pm

Movies & Music

Actor Saboor Aly opens up about the importance of travelling alone, discovering new cities and cultures

Aly recently appeared on a travel podcast to speak about the importance of opening one’s mind

Updated 07 Jun, 2023 03:56pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this June: ‘Kukri’, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’, ‘And Just Like That…’ and more

At the start of the summer season, as we await the monsoon rains, people can also gear up for the impending Eid...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 05:57pm

Movies & Music

Oscar winner Jessica Chastain praises Malala on her fight for women’s ‘rights’, ‘freedom’

Oscar winner actor Jessica Chastain shared her chance encounter with Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai on Instagram on...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:58pm

Movies & Music

Saudi Arabia’s growing cinema soft power

CANNES, France: Accompanying Naomi Campbell on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival last week was one of...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 02:47pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce fans spare no cost for Renaissance tour

LONDON: Beyoncé’s fans, collectively known as the ‘BeyHive,’ are going savage to catch a glimpse of her during her...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 01:21pm

Arts

Beyond the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums says ‘we are much more’

VATICAN CITY: Barbara Jatta, the first woman to head the Vatican Museums, wants visitors to avoid being suffocated...

Updated 30 May, 2023 05:05pm

Movies & Music

Roll out the green carpet: Bollywood struts its stuff in UAE

ABU DHABI: Some of Bollywood’s biggest stars will walk the distinctive green carpet on Saturday as the UAE hosts the...

Published 27 May, 2023 02:54pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma makes Cannes debut

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma made her Cannes Film Festival debut on Friday, as she attended the screening of ‘The...

Published 27 May, 2023 02:01pm

Movies & Music

Pakistan’s Nabila official backstage partner at Bollywood’s IIFA Awards 2023

For the third time, Pakistan’s stylist Nabila Maqsood is the official hair and makeup partner for the IIFA awards...

Updated 26 May, 2023 11:35pm

Movies & Music

Cannes fans dig deep for black-market tickets

CANNES, France: Two thousand euros for the world premiere of the latest 'Indiana Jones', or how about 20,000 for an...

Published 26 May, 2023 02:27pm

Movies & Music

Hoping to inspire, Frieha Altaf announces Pakistan Fashion Museum, Muse Gala

Event manager and podcast host Frieha Altaf is looking forward to inspiring the next generation as she announced...

Updated 25 May, 2023 10:50pm

Arts

Tipu Sultan’s famed sword sells for £14mn at London auction

Tipu Sultan’s famed Bedchamber Sword sold for £14 million at the Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London on...

Published 25 May, 2023 04:08pm

Movies & Music

India’s Sunny Leone on Cannes premiere: Can’t take this one away from me

CANNES: Sunny Leone knows the significance of being in a film that premieres at the Cannes Film Festival, and it’s...

Published 25 May, 2023 03:16pm

Luxury

Louis Vuitton braves rain on its Italian island paradise

STRESA, Italy: Louis Vuitton valiantly battled pounding rain on an Italian island paradise while presenting its...

Published 25 May, 2023 12:33pm

Movies & Music

Stars come out for Cannes premiere of Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’

CANNES: A bus full of celebrities poured onto the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet on Tuesday evening for the...

Published 24 May, 2023 05:58pm

Arts

5 Pakistanis feature on Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ list

The 2023 list includes startup founders and young innovators

Published 19 May, 2023 03:30pm

Movies & Music

Actor Vaneeza Ahmed calls for female empowerment, breaking stereotypes

Actor and former model Vaneeza Ahmed spoke to BBC Urdu this week about breaking female stereotypes and the need for...

Published 18 May, 2023 05:29pm

Arts

London show explores sari’s 21st century reinvention

LONDON: The sari is being reinvented for the modern age in an Indian “fashion revolution,” with around 60...

Published 18 May, 2023 05:04pm

Luxury

Priyanka Chopra, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya attend Bulgari event in Venice

Italian luxury jewellery brand, Bulgari showcased its new ‘Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry’ collection in Venice...

Published 17 May, 2023 05:26pm

Movies & Music

Sara Ali Khan, Esha Gupta, Manushi Chhillar make Cannes red carpet debuts

Bollywood actors and models, Sara Ali Khan, Esha Gupta and Manushi Chhillar made their Cannes red carpet debuts as...

Published 17 May, 2023 04:28pm

Movies & Music

Mumbai Film Festival slammed for excluding Pakistan from ‘South Asian’ competition

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), is facing scrutiny for...

Updated 16 May, 2023 05:17pm

Movies & Music

Cannes opens with Johnny Depp’s French comeback drama

CANNES, France: The Cannes Film Festival was set for a stormy start on Tuesday, with Johnny Depp making his comeback...

Updated 17 May, 2023 03:26pm

Movies & Music

Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up

CANNES: The French Riviera city of Cannes was transformed into a playground for the film industry this week as the...

Published 15 May, 2023 06:18pm

Movies & Music

Actor Nimra Bucha wins big at UK Asian Film Festival

Fans and members of entertainment industry congratulate her

Published 15 May, 2023 05:07pm

Arts

Kate Winslet, Ben Whishaw win at BAFTA Television Awards

LONDON: Kate Winslet and Ben Whishaw were among the winners at the BAFTA Television Awards in London on Sunday ...

Published 15 May, 2023 02:54pm

Arts

Renowned playwright and actor Shoaib Hashmi passes away

Veteran playwright actor and columnist Shoaib Hashmi passed away in Lahore on Monday following a prolonged illness,...

Updated 15 May, 2023 03:37pm

Movies & Music

‘India’s moment’: Bollywood’s Deepika Padukone is TIME magazine’s latest cover star

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone is Time magazine’s latest cover star, speaking about the country’s growing global...

Updated 11 May, 2023 05:29pm

Arts

Alia Bhatt named as Gucci’s first Indian global ambassador

Bollywood actor set to attend first show with Gucci’s upcoming Cruise 2024 showcase in Seoul

Updated 11 May, 2023 05:12pm

Movies & Music

Halle Bailey ‘honoured’ to play Ariel in ‘Little Mermaid’ remake

LOS ANGELES: Black American singer Halle Bailey has said she was “honoured” to play Ariel in the live action remake...

Published 10 May, 2023 05:12pm

Arts

Model Mushk Kaleem opens up on industry and personal issues in podcast

Pakistani model and entrepreneur Mushk Kaleem opened up about body dysmorphia, her father’s kidnapping and the...

Published 08 May, 2023 07:24pm

USA

Freedom to paint: Pakistani Gitmo prisoner finds release in art

KARACHI: When Ahmed Rabbani ran out of paint to satisfy his artistic yearnings during 20 years of incarceration at...

Published 07 May, 2023 03:22pm

Movies & Music

Stars shine bright in New York as Met Gala honors Lagerfeld

NEW YORK: A-listers from the worlds of fashion, film, politics and sports celebrated the late king of couture, Karl...

Updated 02 May, 2023 03:40pm

Arts

Tiffany to reopen NYC flagship under French management

NEW YORK: The tarpaulins and scaffolding that obscured the facade of Tiffany and Co’s flagship New York jewelry...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 07:06pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this May: ‘Daadal’, ‘The Diplomat’, ‘Citadel’ and more

As we embrace the stifling heat following the rather extensive Eid holidays, there is a fresh new slew of shows and...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 06:34pm

Movies & Music

‘No representation without inclusion’: Ali Sethi performs at Coachella’s closing weekend

Pakistani musician Ali Sethi took to the stage for the second weekend of Coachella, singing to a packed tent of...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 01:06pm

Movies & Music

Ruben Ostlund on Cannes jury duty and next ‘history-making’ film

PALMA, Spain: Swedish director Ruben Ostlund vowed to keep his ego in check as jury head in Cannes, and also told...

Published 19 Apr, 2023 03:16pm

Movies & Music

'Deal with sorrows alone': Mahira Khan reflects on challenges of being a celebrity

Reflecting on the challenges of being a public figure, Pakistan actor Mahira Khan admitted celebrities can end up...

Updated 18 Apr, 2023 06:59pm

Arts

Malala Yousafzai says second book will be her ‘most personal’ yet

This October will mark a decade since her first book, 'I am Malala', came out

Published 18 Apr, 2023 02:15pm

Arts

‘Phantom of the Opera’ ends record run with final Broadway bow

NEW YORK: After 35 years and almost 14,000 performances, the curtain fell for the final time Sunday on the...

Published 17 Apr, 2023 02:09pm

Arts

TIME100: Sherry Rehman, Shah Rukh Khan among ‘most influential people of 2023’

Other notable personalities on the list included Elon Musk, US President Joe Biden, author Salman Rushdie, actor Jennifer Coolidge, footballer Lionel Messi and King Charles III among others

Published 14 Apr, 2023 03:39pm

Movies & Music

Cannes film fest to announce line-up

PARIS: The Cannes Film Festival will announce its line-up later on Thursday with the 76th edition already set to be...

Published 13 Apr, 2023 01:43pm

Luxury

Is it possible to have too much Picasso?

PARIS: Why can't the world get enough of Pablo Picasso? On the 50th anniversary of his death, it seems the appetite...

Published 04 Apr, 2023 05:12pm

Arts

Basquiat-Warhol: a rare artistic duo, reunited in Paris

PARIS: There are vanishingly few great collaborations in the annals of fine art. For a brief moment in the 1980s,...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 03:59pm

Arts

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli and Sonam Kapoor attend Dior show in Mumbai

French couture house staged its Pre-Fall 2023 collection at the historic Gateway of India monument

Updated 31 Mar, 2023 03:11pm

Arts

China's 'art factory' painters turn from fakes to originals

DAFEN, China: Painters in a Chinese village once known for churning out replicas of Western masterpieces are now...

Published 30 Mar, 2023 05:37pm

Arts

Beatles photos shot by Paul McCartney unveiled ahead of exhibition

LONDON: A UK art gallery on Thursday released a handful of previously unseen photographs taken by Paul McCartney,...

Published 30 Mar, 2023 01:37pm

Arts

Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs despite curbs

HONG KONG: As thousands of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by...

Published 29 Mar, 2023 02:58pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this April: 'Money Back Guarantee', 'Huey Tum Ajnabi', 'Fatal Attraction'

As we begin to get into the summer months, a fresh new batch of series and movies aim to get us through the long ...

Published 28 Mar, 2023 07:29pm

Arts

'Glaze' software aims to protect art from copycat AI

SAN FRANCISCO: Researchers at the University of Chicago have released free 'Glaze' software that they say can thwart...

Published 27 Mar, 2023 04:05pm

Arts

Artists fight AI programs that copy their styles

SAN FRANCISCO: Artists outraged by artificial intelligence that copies in seconds the styles they have sacrificed...

Published 27 Mar, 2023 01:32pm

Arts

Vienna ‘few degrees’ exhibit tilts paintings to call for climate action

VIENNA: A Vienna museum where climate activists recently attacked the glass screen shielding a Gustav Klimt...

Published 23 Mar, 2023 02:08pm

Luxury

Amid an uncertain economic environment, Pakistan's fashion industry pivots to maintain sales

A weakening rupee, rising inflation and a tight leash on imports brought on by depleting foreign exchange reserves...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 04:52am

Arts

Art Basel Hong Kong aims to bounce back after COVID years

HONG KONG: The organisers of Art Basel Hong Kong, one of Asia's leading contemporary art fairs, said on Tuesday they...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 02:08pm

Literature

Censorship or evolution? 'Sensitivity readers' divide publishing world

WASHINGTON: It's a profession which is increasingly under the spotlight as the culture wars rumble on: 'sensitivity...

Published 20 Mar, 2023 12:42pm

Movies & Music

France's music hotspots, boosted by Brad Pitt

PARIS: They are little corners of French paradise that draw British and American rockstars to record their...

Updated 17 Mar, 2023 02:51pm

Movies & Music

Once dying, then a novelty, vinyl is back and thriving

NEW YORK: Like many people in his generation, Vijay Damerla finds most of his new music online -- but the ...

Published 16 Mar, 2023 04:09pm

Arts

'Urdu is our own language': Javed Akhtar says Urdu belongs to Hindustan

Indian screenwriter, lyricist and poet, Javed Akhtar along with his wife, actress Shabana Azmi recently launched an...

Published 14 Mar, 2023 02:17pm

Arts

Oscars fashion: smooth elegance, lots of trains, candy glam

HOLLYWOOD, United States: The Oscars is the pinnacle of Hollywood’s awards season, and thus the A-listers in...

Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:09pm

Arts

Maria B puts blame on production house after photoshoot fiasco

Pakistani designer Maria B issued on Friday an apology on Instagram for a photoshoot conducted at the site of a...

Published 11 Mar, 2023 02:58pm

Movies & Music

Oscar nominees in main categories

HOLLYWOOD, United States: Here are the nominees in key categories for the 95th Academy Awards, to be handed out in...

Published 10 Mar, 2023 01:24pm

Movies & Music

Women's stories stand out in Oscars race, but Hollywood lagging in gender parity

LOS ANGELES: Michelle Yeoh battles her way through a multiverse, Angela Bassett leads a grieving nation at war, and...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 05:18pm

Luxury

Deepika Padukone attends the Louis Vuitton show at Musee d'Orsay in Paris

PARIS: Louis Vuitton took to the Musee d'Orsay for its fall-winter catwalk show on Monday, sending a modern lineup ...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 01:48pm

Arts

Asian Institute of Fashion Design students exhibit thesis collection in Paris

The graduating class of 2022 at the Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD), Iqra University, presented their ...

Published 06 Mar, 2023 05:45pm

Movies & Music

Deepika Padukone, Riz Ahmed to present awards at the Oscars

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone and British actor Riz Ahmed will be part of the first slate of presenters for the...

Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:51pm

Arts

Art Dubai 2023 opens with focus on the 'Global South'

Art Dubai is back and opened for previews on Wednesday, March 1. It will open to the public on Friday, March 3, and...

Updated 02 Mar, 2023 09:12pm

Arts

Kandinsky masterpiece sells for record $45 million

LONDO: Wassily Kandinsky's masterpiece 'Murnau Mit Kirche II', recently recovered by the descendants of its owner, a...

Published 02 Mar, 2023 02:20pm

Arts

Pakistan's Canvas Gallery to showcase at 16th edition of Art Dubai

Art Dubai will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from March 3 to 5

Updated 27 Feb, 2023 09:51pm

Arts

Britain's V&A museum secures David Bowie archive, will make public in 2025

LONDON: London's V&A museum said on Thursday it had secured the archive of late music star David Bowie for the...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 02:28pm

Literature

14th edition of Karachi Literature Festival wraps as resilient literati attend in droves

Resilience of Karachi was evident in the packed sessions and overflowing halls at the Beach Luxury Hotel on Sunday

Updated 21 Feb, 2023 12:45am

Arts

14th Karachi Literature Festival set to get underway on Friday

Three-day KLF will feature prominent speakers including renowned international personalities from 8 countries

Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:13pm

Arts

'It's surreal': Malala Yousafzai on meeting Tom Cruise at Oscars Nominees Luncheon

LOS ANGELES: Tom Cruise lived up to his billing as the "last true movie star" as nearly 200 of this year's Oscar...

Updated 14 Feb, 2023 01:52pm

Arts

Airbnb offers 'Phantom of the Opera'-themed stay at Palais Garnier in Paris

PARIS: Airbnb is offering a night for two in the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris this summer, transforming a box...

Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:00pm

Arts

Actor, orator, director: A tribute to Zia Mohyeddin

British-Pakistani, actor, director, producer and voice artist Zia Mohyeddin passes away at the age of 91 on...

Updated 13 Feb, 2023 03:04pm

Arts

Rihanna plans highly anticipated return to stage with Super Bowl halftime show

PHOENIX: Nine-time Grammy Award winner Rihanna makes her highly anticipated return to live performance at Super Bowl...

Published 10 Feb, 2023 05:36pm

Arts

Renowned poet Amjad Islam Amjad passes away in Lahore

Amjad suffered a cardiac arrest at the age of 78

Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:05pm

Movies & Music

Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed's ‘Barzakh’ to debut at Series Mania Festival

'Barzakh' is the only selection from South Asia at the festival this year

Published 09 Feb, 2023 05:23pm

Arts

Rushdie releases new novel, six months after knife attack

LONDON: Six months after being stabbed, British author Salman Rushdie on Tuesday publishes his new novel 'Victory...

Published 06 Feb, 2023 02:01pm

Arts

New York returns 14 stolen antiquities to Italy

NEW YORK: Authorities in New York announced Thursday the return to Italy of 14 antiquities worth an estimated $2.5...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 05:00pm

Arts

Murakami to publish first new novel in six years

TOKYO: Celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami will release his first new novel in six years this April,...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:59pm

Arts

Clickbait or creativity? The art world wrestles with AI

PARIS: Online tools that can create wonderful, absurd and sometimes horrifying images using artificial intelligence...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 03:41pm

Arts

The Mumbai atelier that's the secret workshop of top French fashion

MUMBAI: Sitting in a lotus position, four men weave glittering beads through gold thread on an organza sheet,...

Published 24 Jan, 2023 12:08pm

Luxury

Subcontinent treasure: in age of mechanisation, the Kashmiri shawl looks to stand out

Syed Mohsin Shah, a shawl trader, says only way for craft to stay alive is for people to keep appreciating it

Updated 20 Jan, 2023 06:39pm

Arts

Rosalia performs in Louis Vuitton catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Louis Vuitton switched up the traditional fashion runway format with a performance from Spanish singer ...

Published 20 Jan, 2023 03:14pm

Arts

Indian haute couture master dreams the 'impossible' for Paris

NOIDA, India: As he stitches together the final threads of his latest Paris Fashion Week collection, acclaimed ...

Published 20 Jan, 2023 02:13pm

Arts

'A must watch': Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra heaps praise on Oscar contender 'Joyland'

Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra heaped praise on Saim Sadiq's 'Joyland', Pakistan's entry for the Oscars, in a post...

Published 18 Jan, 2023 03:16pm

South Asia

Two neighbours: cottage industries move at different pace in India and Pakistan

Sitting in the courtyard of a home in India, Quasar Jahan starts work on an intricate embroidery pattern, humming a...

Published 17 Jan, 2023 05:31pm

Arts

Library thrives in Pakistan's 'wild west' gun market town

DARRA ADAMKHEL, Pakistan: When the din of Pakistan's most notorious weapons market becomes overwhelming, arms dealer...

Published 16 Jan, 2023 04:46pm

Arts

Brazil rioters trash priceless artwork in stormed capital buildings

BRASÍLIA: Slashed canvas on a modern masterpiece, graffiti spray-painted on statues, a smashed Louis XIV clock: the...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 03:35pm

Literature

Italian pleads guilty to manuscript scam that shook literary world

NEW YORK: An Italian man admitted Friday to stealing more than 1,000 unpublished manuscripts, including from...

Published 07 Jan, 2023 06:38pm

Movies & Music

'Joyland' actor Sarwat Gilani speaks on Pakistan-India relations, cross-border cultural exchange

Pakistan actor Sarwat Gilani opened up to Indian Express on Friday about relations between the two countries, a...

Published 06 Jan, 2023 06:32pm

Arts

Pakistani gets medal at ‘Monaco Phil 2022’ for his stamps collection

KARACHI: Muhammad Arif Balgamwala — a former MC member, former chairman of the Diplomatic Sub-Committee of KCCI,...

Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am

Arts

From a slap heard around the world to the Maula Jatt legend at the box office

The outgoing year proved to be one with many cultural and entertainment firsts, both at home and beyond. On the home...

Updated 27 Dec, 2022 08:49pm

Arts

Nobel-winner Ishiguro pens Oscar-tipped 1950s remake 'Living'

LOS ANGELES: Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro has been obsessed for half a century with 'Ikiru,' a classic Japanese ...

Published 22 Dec, 2022 06:32pm

Arts

Tokyo exhibit showcases Dior's passion for Japan

TOKYO: A hit exhibition showcasing Christian Dior's work opens in Tokyo this week with a focus on the French...

Published 20 Dec, 2022 09:15pm

Arts

Bollywood's take on 'The Archies' concludes production, announces director

Movie being developed for Netflix

Published 20 Dec, 2022 05:24pm

Arts

Pricey 'Avatar' sequel opens shy of forecasts on its box office journey

LOS ANGELES: James Cameron's long-awaited 'Avatar' sequel fell short of ticket sales forecasts as it swept into...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 04:34pm

Arts

Former star couple Shahroz Sabzwari, Syra Yousuf's new film set to release in Feb 2023

Actors and former couple Shahroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousuf's new movie is slated for release in February, the duo...

Published 16 Dec, 2022 02:39pm

Arts

'Nobody helped me': Humaima Malick reflects on 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' experience

Actor Humaima Malick, who played the role of ‘Daaro Nattni’ in the ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’, reflected on her...

Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:58pm

Arts

Dubai set to open $5mn NFT gallery in DIFC

Morningstar Ventures, an investment firm covering blockchain technology and digital assets, has invested over $5...

Published 14 Dec, 2022 04:41pm

Arts

Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' embraces French life in new season

PARIS: Cultural frictions give way to personality clashes in Netflix's 'Emily in Paris,' according to creator Darren...

Published 14 Dec, 2022 01:54pm

Arts

'Elvis' and 'Top Gun' land Golden Globe nods, many nominees silent

LOS ANGELES: 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Elvis' were nominated for best drama film at the...

Published 13 Dec, 2022 01:11pm

Arts

Golden Globes to unveil nominations as censured awards eye comeback

LOS ANGELES: Boycotted by A-listers and studios last year, the Golden Globes will attempt to rebuild their ...

Updated 12 Dec, 2022 02:03pm

Arts

'Downton Shabby': US producer quits Hollywood to do up UK family pile

ROCHDALE: As a child, Hopwood DePree heard stories about the family owning an ancestral country home in England but...

Published 08 Dec, 2022 04:14pm

Arts

China’s cultural heritage exhibition begins

LAHORE: A two-day China’s intangible cultural heritage exhibition was unveiled at Art Gallery, Alhamra Arts...

Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am

Arts

'Dialogues in Silence': a look at artist Mohan Das' latest works

Technology, and the fusion of different European art eras channeled through a sense of grief and closure on life...

Published 06 Dec, 2022 04:43pm

Arts

'I love her': Jemima Goldsmith all praise for actor Sajal Ali

Heaping praise on Sajal Ali, Jemima Goldsmith, who wrote the screenplay to the film 'What's Love Got to do With It',...

Published 05 Dec, 2022 05:59pm

Arts

Glitzy Washington gala honors legendary artists including George Clooney, U2

WASHINGTON: Hollywood's finest joined politicos including President Joe Biden for a rare night of Washington glitz...

Updated 05 Dec, 2022 01:47pm

Arts

Art collective dares wealthy attendees to display their wealth

Installation at Art Basel Miami Beach is a working ATM that displays cash balances of anyone who uses it in real time

Updated 01 Dec, 2022 06:33pm

Movies & Music

We are planning a big show in Pakistan: Norwegian dance troupe 'The Quick Style'

Norwegian hip-hop/urban dance group 'The Quick Style' is currently on a visit to Karachi for collaboration with ...

Published 30 Nov, 2022 03:44pm

Arts

Winners of the 21st Lux Style Awards

The 21st iteration of the Lux Style Awards (LSA) were held in Lahore on Friday night, honouring artists in fashion,...

Published 28 Nov, 2022 08:28pm

Arts

'In solidarity with victims of abuse': designer Maheen Khan says will return her Lux Style Awards

Her move follows that of filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy who also returned her 'Lifetime Achievement' award

Updated 28 Nov, 2022 08:29pm

Arts

4th edition of Adab Festival gets underway at Karachi's Frere Hall

The fourth edition of the two-day 'Adab Festival' got underway on Saturday at Karachi's Frere Hall, bringing ...

Updated 26 Nov, 2022 10:59pm

Arts

Legendary comedian Ismail Tara passes away at 73

Tara rose to fame through comedy show 'Fifty-Fifty' and was the recipient of five Nigar Awards for best comedian

Published 25 Nov, 2022 12:37pm

Arts

Dubai’s ‘Global Village’ marketing executive lauds theme, design of Pakistan pavilion

Executive Marketing Director particularly excited about art shop set up by a Pakistani man who has a PhD in physics

Updated 24 Nov, 2022 04:05pm

Arts

The art world's female revolution

PARIS: It was a relatively promising start for gender equality when London's Royal Academy of Arts was set up in...

Published 23 Nov, 2022 02:23pm

Arts

Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, one of Indian cinema's biggest icons, will be given an honourary award at Saudi...

Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:58pm

Arts

Museum of London packs up for £250m move

LONDON: King Charles I’s execution vest and 20,000 human remains are among the objects that need to be packed up ...

Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:08am

Arts

Banksy says fashion retailer Guess 'helped themselves' to his work

LONDON: Renowned graffiti artist Banksy on Friday criticised fashion retailer Guess, saying it had used his work...

Published 19 Nov, 2022 04:15pm

Arts

Greece's treasures caught between tourism and conservation

ATHENS: With 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Acropolis facing a new push for tourism, experts are...

Published 17 Nov, 2022 02:13pm

Movies & Music

The 'Joyland' saga continues, but its entry into Oscars remains intact

PM Shehbaz has called for review after it was banned from release in Pakistan
Rules for Oscars, however, stipulate its potential seven-day screening run in France will enable entry

Published 15 Nov, 2022 08:16pm

Arts

Warhol nephew to auction two works by pop artist

NEW YORK: Andy Warhol's nephew will put two works by his late pop artist uncle on the market for the first time...

Published 15 Nov, 2022 01:51pm

Arts

Dubai Design Week: eclectic crowd, cutting edge designs do not disappoint

DUBAI: Holding court by the waterfront at the Design District, the eighth edition of Dubai Design Week is underway ...

Published 12 Nov, 2022 06:23pm

Arts

‘Design week’ cements Dubai’s status as new culture capital of the world

If ever there was proof needed that the emirate is a melting pot of culture and art, a visit to Dubai Design Week is...

Published 11 Nov, 2022 05:54am

Arts

Karachi Biennale 2022: Rashid displays stimulating artwork with JS Bank’s support

KARACHI: Rashid Rana, the creator of the exterior of Pakistan Pavilion, once again brings a unique large scale...

Published 09 Nov, 2022 03:41am

Arts

Microsoft co-founder's art may reap $1bn at auction

NEW YORK: An art collection is tipped to break the $1 billion barrier at auction for the first time when Christie's...

Published 08 Nov, 2022 04:58pm

Arts

Dubai Design Week: immersive installations and a sustainable future

Eighth edition set to get under way on Tuesday

Updated 07 Nov, 2022 07:10pm

Arts

Local, international artists turn Karachi into a technological canvas

Two-week long third Karachi Biennale opened on Monday

Updated 31 Oct, 2022 10:57pm

Arts

In verdant Vorarlberg, architecture draws inspiration from nature

DORNBIRN, Austria: Austria's verdant Vorarlberg region is a pioneer in sustainable design, attracting legions of...

Published 31 Oct, 2022 04:32pm

Arts

Stop 'counterproductive' attacks on famous paintings, says art world

PARIS: Art world professionals have slammed recent attacks on famous paintings by climate protesters as...

Published 29 Oct, 2022 01:55pm

Arts

'Girl with a Pearl Earring' targeted by climate activists

THE HAGUE: Climate activists glued themselves to Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' at a Dutch museum on...

Published 28 Oct, 2022 02:05pm

Arts

With eyes on digital art, 3rd Karachi Biennale set to begin October 31

The third iteration of the Karachi Biennale (KB) is slated to run between October 31 and November 13 across nine...

Updated 25 Oct, 2022 07:08pm

Movies & Music

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy in talks to direct new Star Wars film: report

Fresh off a directorial stint in Marvel Studios’ 'Ms. Marvel' series, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is in talks to direct...

Published 24 Oct, 2022 04:24pm

Arts

Netflix opens 'immersive' store for fans of popular shows

LOS ANGELES: Streaming giant Netflix has opened a Los Angeles store that it hopes will combine retail therapy with ...

Published 22 Oct, 2022 01:44pm

Movies & Music

‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’: distributor stands ground as row deepens

CEO of Mandviwalla Entertainment says movie breaking all records at box office despite half of cinemas across Pakistan not screening film

Published 20 Oct, 2022 09:00pm

Arts

Artist Adeel uz Zafar exhibits collection of unfinished works at Canvas Gallery

Artist Adeel uz Zafar said he is currently examining his unfinished works at a solo show at Canvas Gallery, taking...

Updated 20 Oct, 2022 07:23pm

Arts

Islamic, South Asian & Middle Eastern Week set to begin at Sotheby's

Sotheby’s will be holding an 'Islamic, South Asian & Middle Eastern Week' in London, featuring important...

Published 19 Oct, 2022 08:43pm

Movies & Music

Netflix subscriber numbers re-ignite after chilly start to year

SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix on Tuesday reported that it gained more than 2 million subscribers in the recent quarter,...

Published 19 Oct, 2022 12:59pm

Arts

Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins Booker Prize

LONDON: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka on Monday won Britain's Booker Prize for fiction for his work 'The...

Published 18 Oct, 2022 02:12pm

Arts

'The Legend of Maula Jatt': coming to theatres near you?

Blockbuster movie caught in deadlock between distributor and cinema house owners

Published 17 Oct, 2022 06:47pm

Arts

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Andy Warhol copyright dispute

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing arguments in a copyright dispute between a ...

Published 12 Oct, 2022 08:31pm

Arts

'Till' lynching film 'not interested' in showing traumatic anti-Black violence

LOS ANGELES: The director of 'Till'; an Oscar-tipped movie about the lynching of a young Black teenager in 1950s...

Published 10 Oct, 2022 03:00pm

Arts

Kaira inaugurates Islamic Calligraphy expo

ISLAMABAD: Qamar Zaman Kaira on Friday highlighted the significance of calligraphy and declared it the most...

Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am

Arts

Eclectic and subversive: artist 'beygumbano' on the rise

Fresh off a series of sold-out shows in Karachi, graphic artist Eemaan Bano Rahman – or 'beygumbano' as she is ...

Updated 07 Oct, 2022 12:50pm

Arts

Who will be the next James Bond? Producers mull choice as film franchise turns 60

LOS ANGELES: James Bond, the martini-drinking, tuxedo-wearing British secret agent, celebrates 60 years on the ...

Published 06 Oct, 2022 04:32pm

Arts

Malala joins Pakistan's Oscar submission 'Joyland' as Executive Producer

Says 'I am incredibly proud to support a film that proves Pakistani artists are among the best in global cinema'

Updated 06 Oct, 2022 03:55pm

Arts

Chanel evokes cinematic glamour at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS: Chanel creative director Virginie Viard added a streak of Old Hollywood glamour to a slinky collection for...

Published 05 Oct, 2022 02:57pm

Arts

Valentino set to launch first-ever exhibition in the Middle East

Italian couture brand Valentino will be launching its very first fashion exhibition in the Middle East, in Doha,...

Published 03 Oct, 2022 02:40pm

Arts

L’Oreal Paris hosts exuberant catwalk presentation at fashion week

PARIS: L'Oreal Paris sent a pack of models and dancers down a giant runway in the center of the French capital on...

Published 03 Oct, 2022 01:26pm

Movies & Music

Ms. Marvel to receive Ensemble Award for Television by Critics Choice Association

Cast members from the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel will receive the Ensemble Award for Television for their ...

Published 01 Oct, 2022 07:46pm

Arts

‘Joyland’ shortlisted as Pakistan's entry at the Oscars in 2023

Oscars are slated to be held on March 12

Published 01 Oct, 2022 06:04pm

Arts

Victoria Beckham caps French makeover with Paris debut

PARIS: Having turned to French experts to overhaul her struggling business, Victoria Beckham is seeking the highest...

Published 30 Sep, 2022 03:36pm

Arts

Five things to know about the Nobel prizes

STOCKHOLM: Since 1901, the Nobel prizes have been awarded to men, women and organisations for work that has led to...

Published 30 Sep, 2022 02:20pm

Arts

Comedian Trevor Noah to leave 'The Daily Show' after seven years

WASHINGTON: Comedian Trevor Noah, host of 'The Daily Show' on Comedy Central, said he was going to leave the program...

Published 30 Sep, 2022 12:40pm

Arts

Malala calls for greater representation in Hollywood at 'Power of Women' event

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai made a case for representation in Hollywood, citing Muslim actors only ...

Published 29 Sep, 2022 10:35pm

Movies & Music

Coolio, rapper behind hit 'Gangsta's Paradise,' dies at 59

LOS ANGELES: Coolio, the US rapper best known for the chart-topping 1995 song 'Gangsta's Paradise,' has died, his...

Published 29 Sep, 2022 01:09pm

Arts

Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show

WASHINGTON: Superstar Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, the main event sponsor Apple...

Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:54pm

Arts

Milan Fashion: Giorgio Armani brings plenty of sparkle

MILAN: Italian designer Giorgio Armani presented a light spring/summer collection with plenty of sparkle for his...

Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:45am

Arts

First look at Netflix prequel to ‘Bridgerton’ titled ‘Queen Charlotte’

Netflix has released the first official look at a sequel to the hit 'Bridgerton' series, titled 'Queen Charlotte: A...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 05:23pm

Arts

Emporio Armani brings travel-inspired looks to Milan Fashion Week show

MILAN: Emporio Armani sought to bring a touch of 'freedom and openness' to women's wardrobes for next spring, with...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 05:13pm

Arts

Gucci surprises with twin-themed show at Milan Fashion Week

MILAN: Fashionistas saw double at Gucci's Milan Fashion Week show on Friday, with the Italian luxury label ...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:58pm

Arts

Netflix dismisses lawsuit against creators of 'The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical'

Netflix dropped its lawsuit against the creators of 'The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical' after reaching a settlement,...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:53pm

Arts

Visions of creativity in Middle East youth art scene

BEIRUT: From a Lebanese student decrying government failures through art to a Palestinian teacher seeking escape in...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 06:51pm

Arts

Sotheby's Dubai set to exhibit $45mn of art, jewellery and watches

In a first for the region, Sotheby’s Dubai is all set to showcase $45 million worth of contemporary art, jewellery...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 01:22am

Arts

Golden Globes broadcast to return to NBC in 2023

LOS ANGELES: NBC will resume its live broadcast of the Golden Globe awards for film and television in January 2023,...

Published 21 Sep, 2022 04:25pm

Arts

'Star Wars' series 'Andor' looks at everyday life under the Empire

LOS ANGELES: The new 'Star Wars' television series 'Andor' promises a look at the day-to-day lives of the people who...

Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:42pm

Arts

Gaza farmer unearths Byzantine-era mosaic

GAZA: An ornate Byzantine floor mosaic showing a variety of colourful birds and other animals has been discovered by...

Published 20 Sep, 2022 12:39am

Arts

Benin welcomes Hollywood take on women warriors

COTONOU: Benin's historic female warriors known as the Amazons of Dahomey are legendary across West Africa, but a...

Published 19 Sep, 2022 04:55pm

Arts

Korean cinematic rise years in the making, says 'Squid Game' star

TORONTO: Smash hits like 'Squid Game" and 'Parasite' may make it look easy, but Emmy-winner Lee Jung-jae says South...

Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:22pm

Arts

Lost treasures Egyptians want back

QURNA, Egypt: For decades, Egyptians have dreamed of bringing back some of the glories of their ancient civilisation...

Published 15 Sep, 2022 04:10pm

Arts

TV series 'The Crown' brings mourners closer to royals

LONDON: As Liz Butler stood among the crowds of well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace, she couldn't help asking...

Published 15 Sep, 2022 02:51pm

Arts

Ukraine designer evokes the pain of war at NY fashion show

NEW YORK: Fashion shows rarely begin with a moment of silence, but that is what Ukrainian designer Svitlana Bevza ...

Published 14 Sep, 2022 07:20pm

Arts

New York opens immersive digital art show

NEW YORK: Art lovers in New York can now enjoy an immersive digital experience with works by Gustav Klimt projected...

Published 14 Sep, 2022 02:44pm

Arts

Television's A-listers ooze glamour on Emmys red carpet

LOS ANGELES: Television's biggest stars on Monday hit the red carpet – well, the gold carpet – for the Emmys, ...

Published 13 Sep, 2022 04:42pm

Arts

Factbox: Key winners at the 2022 Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES: The Emmy awards, the highest honors in television, were handed out at a live ceremony in downtown Los...

Updated 13 Sep, 2022 03:48pm

Arts

HBO reclaims its Emmy crown with 'Succession,' 'White Lotus' wins

The dysfunctional dynasty of 'Succession,' the teen drama 'Euphoria' and a comedy series set in the fictional White...

Published 13 Sep, 2022 12:23pm

Arts

Jemima Khan's new movie starring Sajal Ali screens at TIFF

Jemima Khan screened her new film ‘Whats Love Got To Do With It’ at the Toronto International Film Festival on...

Published 12 Sep, 2022 09:17pm

Arts

Emmy nominees in key categories

LOS ANGELES: Here is a list of the nominees in key categories for the 74th Emmy Awards, which will be handed out in...

Published 12 Sep, 2022 05:56pm

Arts

'Succession', 'Squid Game' or a surprise? Emmy winners to be unveiled

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood stars will gather on Monday night to toast the best of television at the annual Emmy awards,...

Published 12 Sep, 2022 02:48pm

Arts

Princess of Wales: from commoner to future queen

LONDON: The Princess of Wales has proved a model royal since joining Britain's most famous family, making poised...

Published 10 Sep, 2022 09:55pm

Movies & Music

'Squid Game' to compete for Emmys history

LOS ANGELES: Hundreds entered, but only one can triumph: South Korea's 'Squid Game' will make a play for Emmys...

Published 10 Sep, 2022 06:35pm

Arts

Was Queen Elizabeth II a media-savvy monarch?

PARIS: Queen Elizabeth II's coronation -- broadcast live for eight straight hours by the BBC in 1953 -- was the ...

Published 10 Sep, 2022 03:53pm

Arts

Crown Jewels: The royal family's precious gems

LONDON: The Crown Jewels form the centrepiece of the royal coronation, and symbolise the pomp and history of the...

Published 10 Sep, 2022 03:22pm

Arts

Toronto honors Queen Elizabeth as Netflix refugee drama opens film festival

TORONTO: The Toronto film festival began in somber mood Thursday as theaters dimmed their lights for the passing of...

Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:14pm

Arts

Suits and signet rings: Charles's fashion through the ages

LONDON: Whether a bespoke three-piece suit or the waxed jacket of the upper-class rural set, Charles's ...

Published 09 Sep, 2022 05:48pm

Arts

Celebs bid fond farewell to 'our greatest Queen'

LOS ANGELES: Celebrities around the world bade a fond farewell Thursday to perhaps the biggest global star of them...

Published 09 Sep, 2022 04:45pm

Arts

Ana de Armas: the Cuban taking on Marilyn Monroe

VENICE: Ana de Armas's journey from Cuban migrant to starring as Marilyn Monroe in 'Blonde', which gets its world...

Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:11pm

Arts

Dark reality of Marilyn Monroe comes to Venice

VENICE: The film with the biggest buzz going into the Venice Film Festival, a dark new portrait of Marilyn Monroe...

Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:26pm

Arts

'Rings of Power' calls out racism against cast members of color

After an inundation of racist attacks, Amazon Prime Video’s 'Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power' has released a...

Published 08 Sep, 2022 04:41pm

Arts

George Clooney, Julia Roberts reunite for their first rom-com together

LONDON: Oscar winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen in 'Ticket to Paradise', their ...

Published 08 Sep, 2022 03:26pm

Arts

New York returns $19 mn of stolen art to Italy

NEW YORK: Prosecutors in New York on Tuesday returned dozens of antiquities stolen from Italy and valued at around...

Published 07 Sep, 2022 03:43pm

Arts

Real life, right now: BeReal photo app claims to capture authenticity

SAN FRANCISCO: It's not all sunsets and selfie smiles — people are flocking to a new social network app that calls...

Published 07 Sep, 2022 03:22pm

Arts

Bookish and traumatised: the real Marilyn Monroe comes to Venice

PARIS: Sixty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe is back in the limelight as the subject of the buzzy Netflix...

Published 05 Sep, 2022 05:36pm

Movies & Music

Brendan Fraser makes 'Whale'-sized comeback in Venice

VENICE: In one of the most unexpected movie comebacks ever, Brendan Fraser transformed into a morbidly obese man for...

Published 05 Sep, 2022 05:36pm

Arts

K-pop, K-drama... K-art. Frieze fair lands in Seoul

SEOUL: The art world landed in Seoul this week for the inaugural edition of Frieze in Asia, as the vibrant South...

Published 05 Sep, 2022 07:57am

Arts

‘Wow, grape’: Viral meme to be auctioned off as NFT to assist flood victims

PPP leader and former senator Sehar Kamran has decided to auction her viral moment, “wow grape,” as a...

Published 04 Sep, 2022 01:36pm

Arts

Venice film fest launches with Ukraine and 'toxic event' satire

VENICE: The Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday with a powerful message from Ukraine's president and a...

Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:27pm

Arts

Bollywood broken? Movie moguls' spell over India fades

Ticket sales have fallen every month since March this year, sequentially, industry trackers show

Updated 01 Sep, 2022 05:26pm

Arts

New 'Lord of the Rings' series brings a female story to the forefront

LOS ANGELES: Morfydd Clark stars in the new series 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' as Galadriel, an ...

Published 01 Sep, 2022 01:38pm

Arts

As streaming platforms battle it out, here is a pick of top shows to watch this September

September marks the start of many things; the return of school, end of summer, the very first ebbing of fall and of...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:42pm

Arts

Netflix in row over inspiration for Mexican drug 'queen' show

MEXICO CITY: A Mexican woman whose links to drug traffickers earned her the nickname 'Queen of the Pacific' is...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:32pm

Arts

Venice film fest launches with Netflix's Adam Driver flick 'White Noise'

VENICE: The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with Adam Driver starring in opening film 'White Noise' –...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 04:41pm

Arts

Amazon to unveil its $1bn bet with 'Lord of the Rings' prequel launch

LOS ANGELES: Stanley Kubrick once famously said J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy of novels was...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 02:08pm

Arts

French-Indian textile designer brings back Mughal patterns

AMBER, India: Textiles designer Brigitte Singh lovingly lays out a piece of cloth embossed with a red poppy plant ...

Published 30 Aug, 2022 03:23pm

Arts

Key winners at the MTV Video Music Awards

LOS ANGELES: The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were handed out on Sunday at a live ceremony in New Jersey. ...

Published 29 Aug, 2022 02:59pm

Movies & Music

Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV's Video Music Awards

Actor Johnny Depp, who is trying to rebuild his career after an ugly defamation fight with his ex-wife Amber Heard,...

Published 29 Aug, 2022 02:50pm

Arts

Taylor Swift wins top MTV video award, announces new album

Taylor Swift won the top honor at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday for a 10-minute version of her 2012...

Published 29 Aug, 2022 02:50pm

Arts

Art & Research in Pakistan: British Council partners with Art South Asia Project

KARACHI: British Council is partnering with Art South Asia Project (ASAP) and COMO Museum for a one day symposium of...

Published 29 Aug, 2022 05:44am

Arts

The 23 films competing at the Venice Film Festival

ROME: The 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival will run from August 31 to September 10. These are the 23 films ...

Updated 27 Aug, 2022 05:47pm

Arts

Chalamet, Styles, Armas: next-gen stars to light up Venice film festival

VENICE: Timothee Chalamet as a love-sick cannibal, Harry Styles in his first leading role, Ana de Armas as Marilyn...

Published 27 Aug, 2022 02:54pm

Arts

Britney Spears makes musical comeback with Elton John duet

LONDON: U.S. singer Britney Spears made her musical comeback on Friday, releasing a duet with Elton John, in her...

Published 26 Aug, 2022 06:29pm

Arts

Thousands throng to Iran museum with Western art masterpieces

TEHRAN: More than 20,000 people have flocked to an Iranian museum showcasing renowned Western artists' works, some...

Published 25 Aug, 2022 04:18pm

Arts

Jury awards $31mn damages in Kobe Bryant crash photo trial

A jury ordered Los Angeles County to pay $31 million in damages to Kobe Bryant's widow

Updated 25 Aug, 2022 04:33pm

Arts

Elon Musk's Twitter friendship with Indian superfan

PUNE, INDIA: Not many people can boast of having candid conversations about planetary conquest with Elon Musk, but...

Published 24 Aug, 2022 06:35pm

Arts

TikTok stars boycott Amazon in activism push

PARIS: TikTok influencers boasting collectively more than 51 million followers say they won't work with Amazon until...

Published 24 Aug, 2022 05:37pm

Arts

Princess Diana's one-of-a-kind Ford Escort goes up for auction

LONDON: A unique black Ford Escort driven by the late Princess Diana in the 1980s is due to be auctioned this ...

Published 24 Aug, 2022 04:20pm

Movies & Music

'Game of Thrones' prequel becomes HBO's best launch

PARIS: Nearly 10 million viewers in the United States watched the eagerly-awaited first episode of 'House of the...

Updated 23 Aug, 2022 05:42pm

Arts

Prince William and Kate's children to start new school near Windsor

LONDON: The three young children of Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are to start at a new school next...

Published 23 Aug, 2022 01:59pm

Movies & Music

'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero' crushes Idris Elba's 'Beast' with $21mn debut

LOS ANGELES: 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero' topped the box office in its debut, beating expectations by collecting...

Published 22 Aug, 2022 06:46pm

Arts

Diana's death: a week of grief that shook UK monarchy

PARIS: Twenty-five years ago on August 31, 1997, Britain's Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a high-speed car crash...

Published 22 Aug, 2022 02:15pm

Arts

Kobe Bryant's widow says she fears fatal crash photos will spread

LOS ANGELES: Kobe Bryant's widow told a court Friday she was devastated when she learned first responders had ...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 04:00pm

Arts

Dubai architects envision design of 550-metre-tall ring encircling Burj Khalifa

Architecture firm Znera Space, which designed the concept, hopes it will challenge traditional ideas of gated communities and skyscraper homes

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:35pm

Arts

'It's wonderful,' say riverside booksellers as tourists return to Paris

PARIS: At the very heart of Paris, former sailor Rachid Bouanou opens a large green wooden crate mounted on a wall...

Published 19 Aug, 2022 05:43pm

Arts

K-pop's BLACKPINK to release new song ahead of 9-month world tour

SEOUL: South Korean K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is set to reveal their new song 'Pink Venom' later on Friday, their...

Published 19 Aug, 2022 05:40pm

Arts

Hanae Mori: grande dame of Japanese fashion

TOKYO: Japanese designer Hanae Mori, who cracked the Parisian haute couture world and was dubbed "Madame Butterfly"...

Published 18 Aug, 2022 12:53pm

Arts

Marvel's She-Hulk hopes Disney+ fans like her when she's angry

Tatiana Maslany stars as Jen Walters, who struggles to embrace her Hulk-like superpowers and instead wants to continue her life as a high-powered attorney

Published 17 Aug, 2022 04:51pm

Arts

Amazon tribe go behind the camera in Nat Geo film 'The Territory'

LOS ANGELES: When Covid-19 reached Brazil's Amazon, and an indigenous tribe sealed off its borders, director Alex...

Updated 17 Aug, 2022 01:03pm

Arts

Amazon's Bezos attends premiere for $1bn 'Lord of the Rings' prequel

LOS ANGELES: It has been dubbed the most expensive show ever made, but producers of Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings:...

Published 16 Aug, 2022 01:59pm

Arts

US rapper A$AP Rocky charged over shooting

LOS ANGELES: US rapper A$AP Rocky was charged Monday over an alleged shooting in Hollywood last year. The...

Published 16 Aug, 2022 01:39pm

Arts

Asim Azhar reflects on Dubai dreams, his song 'Habibi' and Expo 2020

The singer was in Dubai to interact with media and promote his song Habibi which is currently climbing the top charts

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18pm

Arts

Stolen artwork believed to be Picasso recovered in Iraq drug raid: report

A painting believed to be a stolen Picasso was recovered in the Iraqi province of Diyala, reported The National....

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:24pm

Arts

BC partners with Koel Gallery for art exhibition on climate

KARACHI: The British Council and Koel Gallery have partnered to launch the ‘Saahil Ki Kahaaniyan - Stories from ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Luxury

Marking 75 years of Pakistan at the V&A Museum in London

Pakistani interdisciplinary artist Osman Yousefzada debuts installation works at Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London

Updated 14 Aug, 2022 04:49pm

Arts

Dubai to host 'world’s largest gathering of futurists' for forum at Museum of the Future

Dubai is looking forward to hosting 400 'futurists' in October in order to decode what the future of humanity might...

Updated 11 Aug, 2022 08:13pm

Arts

Disney+ subscribers surge as Netflix stumbles

SAN FRANCISCO: The Disney+ streaming service saw its number of paying subscribers leap beyond expectations in the...

Published 11 Aug, 2022 02:38pm

Arts

Bollywood, Aamir Khan banking on 'Forrest Gump' remake to revive industry fortune

MUMBAI: One of India's biggest stars is banking on a remake of Hollywood feelgood hit 'Forrest Gump' to revive the...

Published 10 Aug, 2022 02:04pm

Movies & Music

In Australia, tributes pour out for pop star Newton-John

SYDNEY: Australians expressed shock and sadness on Tuesday as they woke up to the news that 1970s and '80s pop icon...

Published 09 Aug, 2022 03:12pm

Arts

Issey Miyake, Japan's prince of pleats, dies of cancer aged 84

TOKYO: Japanese designer Issey Miyake, famed for his pleated style of clothing that never wrinkles and who produced...

Published 09 Aug, 2022 03:08pm

Arts

'Living Sculpture' Daniel Lismore brings wearable art to London

LONDON: British artist Daniel Lismore's monumental pieces of "wearable art" featuring everything from rubbish to...

Published 06 Aug, 2022 01:11pm

Arts

HBO Max, Discovery+ to merge into single streaming platform

Streaming giants HBO Max and Discovery+ will merge together to form one single service, reported Variety Magazine on...

Published 05 Aug, 2022 03:19pm

Arts

Lady Gaga appears to confirm casting in 'Joker' sequel

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga appeared to confirm her casting in the upcoming motion picture sequel to the...

Published 05 Aug, 2022 02:33pm

Arts

Colombian soprano breaking opera 'molds'

BOGOTA: Betty Garces grew up in an impoverished port city on Colombia's Pacific coast to the rhythm of drums and...

Published 05 Aug, 2022 02:23pm

Arts

Warner Bros. Discovery expected to unveil new streaming strategy

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc is expected to discuss the new streaming strategy for the merged company on Thursday when...

Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:12pm

Arts

Joaquin Phoenix to return to big screen as Joker in 2024 sequel

LOS ANGELES: A motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller 'Joker', based on one of the ...

Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:08pm

Arts

Directors 'shocked' by axing of $90m 'Batgirl' film

LOS ANGELES: The directors of 'Batgirl' said Wednesday they were "shocked" that the $90 million superhero film had...

Published 04 Aug, 2022 04:21pm

Arts

Chrissy Teigen, John Legend announce pregnancy two years after miscarriage

LOS ANGELES: Model Chrissy Teigen and her award-winning singer husband John Legend said Wednesday that the couple is...

Published 04 Aug, 2022 04:17pm

Arts

New ‘Batgirl’ film shelved by Warner Bros

'Batgirl', the feature film adaptation of the DC Comics character, has been killed at Warner Bros., The New York ...

Published 03 Aug, 2022 06:42pm

Arts

Focus on Samira, celebrity snapper of southern Iraq

AMARAH: She's southern Iraq's celebrity photographer, a former political prisoner who has spent more than 60 years...

Published 03 Aug, 2022 03:56pm

Arts

Elvis Presley's jewelry on auction with Priscilla Presley's support

WEST HOLLYWOOD: A collection of jewelry that Elvis Presley gave to his manager Colonel Tom Parker is going up for...

Published 01 Aug, 2022 06:03pm

Arts

BTS' J-Hope makes history on Lollapalooza festival stage

NEW YORK: K-pop superstar J-Hope of BTS made history on Sunday as the closer at Chicago's annual Lollapalooza...

Published 01 Aug, 2022 04:01pm

Arts

Netflix sues creators of alleged 'Bridgerton' knockoff

Netflix on Friday sued the creators of an alleged unauthorised musical stage production of its popular period drama...

Published 30 Jul, 2022 04:16pm

Arts

Johnny Depp sells his artwork for £3mn

LONDON: Johnny Depp on Thursday sold a collection of prints he created of Hollywood and rock icons for around £3...

Updated 29 Jul, 2022 08:53pm

Arts

Mohammed Ali Naqvi has much to celebrate, but says job has just begun

'Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror’, on which he was co-executive producer, was just nominated for an Emmy in the 'Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary' category
Pakistani-American filmmaker was also recently included among the 397 new invitees of Oscars, class of 2022

Updated 29 Jul, 2022 03:04pm

Arts

Top model Bella Hadid joins metaverse with NFT collection

LONDON: US supermodel Bella Hadid has stepped from the catwalk into the metaverse with the launch of CY-B3LLA - a...

Published 28 Jul, 2022 06:43pm

Arts

A new 'architectural openness' is remaking Saudi streets

RIYADH: For years, Haitham al-Madini's house was like all the others on his block: a beige, nearly windowless facade...

Published 22 Jul, 2022 01:58pm

Arts

Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait found behind painting in Scotland

LONDON: A self-portrait of Dutch post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh has been uncovered hidden behind one of...

Published 15 Jul, 2022 02:42pm

Arts

Hiroshima bombing flight book, Mozart manuscript offered at varied auction

LONDON: A handwritten Mozart manuscript, a flight book from the bombing of Hiroshima and a fragment from a Gutenberg...

Published 15 Jul, 2022 02:07pm

Arts

Artist Adeel uz Zafar opens up about current art trends, NFTs

Says framework to support and regulate digital art needs to be introduced

Updated 15 Jul, 2022 06:00pm

Arts

Juana Martin brings Andalusian style to Paris with haute couture debut

PARIS: Spanish designer Juana Martin took to a gravely runway in a Paris school yard Thursday for her haute couture...

Published 08 Jul, 2022 03:17pm

Arts

TikTok sued in US after girls die in 'Blackout Challenge'

SAN FRANCISCO: Video-sharing sensation TikTok is being sued in California after children died while taking part in a...

Published 08 Jul, 2022 01:53pm

Arts

Louvre Abu Dhabi to hold exhibition of Impressionist art

Will feature more than 150 masterpieces

Published 06 Jul, 2022 09:22pm

Arts

Pakistani artist Zara Mahmood's first institutional solo show in UAE merges light and time

Dubai-based Pakistani artist Zara Mahmood has introduced her first institutional solo show ‘Towards Time’ at...

Published 06 Jul, 2022 05:55pm

Arts

Mohammed Ali Naqvi becomes Oscars' member

It is an honour for me and I am proud to represent Pakistan, says Naqvi

Updated 06 Jul, 2022 01:16pm

Arts

For UK artist, the key to good art is a typewriter

LONDON: James Cook sits calmly at his desk, with the only sound the clickety clack of his typewriter. As he works, a...

Published 05 Jul, 2022 02:42pm

Arts

Peter Brook: mystical giant who changed theatre forever

PARIS: Peter Brook, who has died aged 97, was among the most influential theatre directors of the 20th century,...

Published 04 Jul, 2022 02:27pm

Arts

Saudi artists marvel at surprise patron: their own rulers

AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia: In one of Saudi artist Ahmed Mater's best-known works, a silhouette of a gas pump morphs into ...

Published 29 Jun, 2022 04:48pm

Arts

First ever 'Africa Fashion' exhibition to open in London

LONDON: Britain's most extensive exhibition of African fashion is set to open in London, showcasing designers past...

Published 28 Jun, 2022 12:32pm

Arts

Future king William's influence grows as he hits 40

LONDON: Prince William's 40th birthday this week marks a significant milestone for the future king, who is rapidly...

Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:22pm

Arts

Moon sculptures, NFTs at futuristic Art Basel fair

BASEL: The world’s leading contemporary art fair has taken a futuristic turn this year, offering buyers the chance...

Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am

Arts

Moon sculptures, NFTs at futuristic Art Basel fair

BASEL: The world’s leading contemporary art fair has taken a futuristic turn this year, offering buyers the chance...

Updated 19 Jun, 2022 01:06pm

Arts

Street art in Montreal is writ large

MONTREAL: A mysterious creature playing piano, a white tiger baring its fangs, and a huge Batgirl: dozens of artists...

Published 18 Jun, 2022 04:10pm

Arts

WWE CEO McMahon steps down as board investigates alleged misconduct

WWE Inc said on Friday it launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by longtime Chief Executive Vince...

Published 17 Jun, 2022 05:20pm

Arts

Ms. Marvel begins screening in Pakistan

Marvel’s new series has already received positive feedback from the South Asian diaspora

Published 17 Jun, 2022 05:19pm

Arts

The artist sketching every London pub

LONDON: Lydia Wood sits opposite The Atlas pub in west London, meticulously adding detail to her drawing of the...

Published 17 Jun, 2022 03:58pm

Arts

Netflix plans 'Squid Game' reality show with big cash prize, no fatal consequences

The game's $4.56 million winnings is the largest lump sum prize in reality TV history, according to Netflix

Published 15 Jun, 2022 12:52pm

Arts

Sportswear brand adidas collaborates with Pakistani eatery in Dubai

The adidas' 'Original Superstar' trainer has been redesigned to create the 'Superstar Ravi', reflecting white and green colors of the restaurant, also a nod to the Pakistani flag

Updated 14 Jun, 2022 10:06pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 22	278.11
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 22	277.91
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 23	163.15
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 23	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 23	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 23	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 22	3.59

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 22	7,498.96
Nasdaq / Jul 22	25,690.90
Dow Jones / Jul 22	52,218.58
India Sensex / Jul 23	76,317.94
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 23	66,424.44
Hang Seng / Jul 23	25,202.85
FTSE 100 / Jul 23	10,711.62
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 23	24,977.49
France CAC40 / Jul 23	8,352.20

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 22	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 22	371,944
Petrol/Litre / Jul 23	327.12
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 23	88.71
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 23	4,104.96
Diesel/Litre / Jul 23	375.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 23	80.95

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Jul 23 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	26.60 ▲ 2.42 (10.01%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 23 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	20 ▲ 1.82 (10.01%)
Shams Textile / Jul 23 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	59.14 ▲ 5.38 (10.01%)
UDL International / Jul 23 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	19.79 ▲ 1.8 (10.01%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 23 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	49.95 ▲ 4.54 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 23 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	156.98 ▲ 14.27 (10%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 23 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.47 ▲ 2.86 (10%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 23 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	157.51 ▲ 14.32 (10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 23 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	168.80 ▲ 15.35 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Jul 23 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	60.75 ▲ 5.52 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 23 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,227.87 ▼ -136.43 (-10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 23 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	219.48 ▼ -24.39 (-10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Jul 23 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	63.85 ▼ -7.09 (-9.99%)
S.G.Power / Jul 23 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	64.40 ▼ -7.15 (-9.99%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 23 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	20.38 ▼ -2.26 (-9.98%)
National Silk / Jul 23 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	267 ▼ -29.43 (-9.93%)
Fateh Ind. / Jul 23 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	335.06 ▼ -36.87 (-9.91%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 23 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	28.20 ▼ -2.83 (-9.12%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jul 23 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	10.75 ▼ -1 (-8.51%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 23 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	54 ▼ -4.47 (-7.64%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,247,472 ▲ 0.12
Pak Refinery / Jul 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	20,204,770 ▲ 0.96
Dewan Cement / Jul 23 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	17,566,187 ▼ -0.17
TPL Properties / Jul 23 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	16,315,900 ▼ -0.19
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	11,074,259 ▼ -0.11
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	10,679,480 ▲ 0
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 23 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	8,248,991 ▼ -2.66
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 23 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	7,918,876 ▼ -0.21
Lotte Chemical / Jul 23 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	7,567,273 ▼ -0.06
Yousuf Weaving / Jul 23 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6,848,132 ▲ 0.21