In Lebanon, many galleries have closed, and staff and artists have fled—but others are carrying on
As Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah, ‘art spaces allow people to escape’, says the gallery founder Saleh Barakat
Israeli archaeology bill raises fears of West Bank annexation
Experts warn that the bill, which expands the Israel Antiquities Authority’s jurisdiction, violates international law and could lead to sanctions against Israel
Palestinians begin preservation of Gaza’s heritage with help from $1m fund
Support includes the evacuation of artefacts, surveys of damage to buildings and training to bolster safeguarding of historical sites
Three years on: how the Taliban has impacted Afghanistan's culture
The government is increasing support for desperately needed restoration projects, but repressive new laws erase women and girls from public life
Israeli settlement on Unesco heritage site an ‘imminent threat’ to area, campaigners say
The Nahal Heletz settlement—which is due to be established within the protected Land of Olives and Vines—puts heritage in danger and risks cutting Palestinians off from their land, warn groups and residents
Gaza’s historic Greek Orthodox church sustains second Israeli strike
Saint Porphyrius, believed to be the third-oldest church in the world, is a key sanctuary for the local Christian community and is emerging as a symbol of resilience amid the ongoing war
Historic Gaza monastery added to Unesco’s world heritage in danger list
The “situation” around the fourth-century Monastery of Saint Hilarion has "deteriorated rapidly" due to the war, an expert says
Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj leads restoration of cultural centre in home village
As the UN holds its first official Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day on 11 July, Halilaj is hoping his work reviving the House of Culture in Runik will inspire conversations about heritage lost under Serbian rule
Castle in war-torn Yemen partially reopens
Emergency repairs at 11th-century fortress offer a ray of hope in country where dozens of historic sites are damaged or destroyed
James Purnell to step down as president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London
After months of student protests, the former Labour minister will now lead the advisory group Flint Global
British artist faces criminal investigation in Germany over social media posts
The artist is facing prosecution over his 2022 social media posts, amidst a surge in cancellations of pro-Palestinian voices
Photographer Shahidul Alam returns his honorary doctorate to the University of the Arts London
Alam made the decision in solidarity with the students protesting against the university’s stance on the war in Gaza
Beyond war: photographer captures everyday Palestinian life
Adam Rouhana wants to challenge stereotypical perceptions of the war-torn country in two London shows
Students occupy London’s Central Saint Martins in pro-Palestine protest
They slept in a reception area of the art school as part of a demonstration against what they see as an unacceptable response from the university to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza
‘There are no colours left’: Gaza's artists tell their stories
As Israeli air strikes continue, six members of the art community describe their daily battles for survival
Gazan art centre destroyed during Israel's raid on Al-Shifa hospital
Shababeek for Contemporary Art, home to around 20,000 works, was hit during the two-week assault on the hospital complex and its surrounding areas
Renowned Palestinian artist Fathi Ghaben, unable to leave Gaza for medical treatment, dies aged 77
The artist, hailed as the "Van Gogh of Gaza", suffered from chest and lung issues that needed urgent care
Dreams of rebuilding Gaza: five culture workers share their stories
The war in Gaza has resulted in catastrophic human losses. Behind the statistics lie the lives of individuals who have worked to preserve the exclave’s precious and often ignored heritage sites
Gaza City archives among heritage sites destroyed in Israel-Hamas war
Brief truce allowed International Council on Monuments and Sites and Palestinian antiquities ministry to investigate damage on the ground
Ancient Saint Hilarion Monastery in the Gaza Strip gains enhanced protection from Unesco
The archaelogical site, which dates back to the fourth century, has reportedly sustained damage during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
Bombing of Gaza has damaged or destroyed more than 100 heritage sites, NGO report reveals
A Byzantine church and a seventh-century mosque are believed to have been obliterated, while scores of other cultural landmarks have been affected
The ancient villages and historic monuments destroyed in western Afghanistan earthquakes
Last month's deadly quakes affected key historic monuments in Herat and beyond
Deadly Libya floods unearth archaeological remains but leave key heritage sites in peril
Investigations into the extent of the damage to historic buildings and artefacts have begun, while experts warn it is critical to find long-term solutions to counter the rising threat of climate change
What impact has two years of Taliban rule had on the arts in Afghanistan?
Future of arts and women’s rights remain uncertain despite government backing of cultural heritage projects
How Afghanistan’s art degrees are disappearing
The Taliban’s restrictions on women’s freedom, the absence of expertise and a collapsed economy are limiting opportunities in higher education
Resettlement hopes of Afghan artists shattered as Germany halts scheme
German government’s visa admissions programme is abruptly suspended, leaving desperate applicants in limbo
Isolation is thwarting archaeological discoveries of Afghanistan’s rich heritage
Conservation works on an ancient burial site at Shewaki near Kabul had to be halted due to lack of funding and resources
Italy throws Afghanistan a lifeline for restoration in the Bamiyan area
A new Unesco initiative will provide much-needed local employment in the vulnerable heritage site
'We need to act fast': experts race to preserve Afghanistan's ancient Buddhist heritage site Mes Aynak from copper mining
Taliban government has backed a new conservation project led by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Aliph
Can Bamiyan and other heritage sites survive the Taliban?
The Taliban say they are dedicated to preserving Afghanistan’s cultural sites, but struggle to gain much needed international support