Newly-funded projects include abandoned department store that was the set for The Grand Budapest Hotel film

There appear to be no winners in what the Arts Council refers to as an “extremely unusual” case

France's latest deal with the Kingdom reveals the close connection between culture and foreign affairs

We exclusively reveal the details of the plans for a “historic” collaboration

New Ebacc qualification marginalises the arts and damages the future of young people in the country, say Turner prize winners

New £3m fund announced for arts projects in northern England at Downing Street reception for creative industries

The event, launched in 2014, is a unique experience freed from “stage-managed dialogue”, its moderator says

The country is due to sign a massive contract with the kingdom to turn Mada’in Saleh and the Al-Ula region into a cultural tourism destination

The Lega party—which may soon be in power—believes that Italy, through its culture, can lead the world

Françoise Nyssen proposed lending the work as a way to fight “cultural segregation”

Shrine was shut amid escalation of Israeli-Palestinian hostilities

Announcement comes ahead of Berlin Film Festival which will have sexual harassment, abuse and discrimination in the performing arts as central theme

Tate rejected artist's project detailing “most inclusive history of art in post-war Britain”

Historic embroidery to leave France for first time since the 11th century

Cultural powerhouse in the Gulf—backed by Aramco—is extending its local and global reach

Presidency bid backed by group of Moscow museum heavyweights

The Turkish president is to demolish a landmark opera house that symbolises the modernity of the country’s founding father

The financier and philanthropist Simon Mordant says the proposed restructure is 'not in Australia or the artists’ best interests'

The liberal intelligentsia say the culture sphere is under attack, while officials argue that it is flourishing

Hans-Jürgen Papier fills post held by Jutta Limbach until her death last year

Government initiative to co-ordinate museum loans worldwide revives an idea of the late Martin Roth

Ownership of vast library of Hebrew manuscripts and books has long been contested

While the country has made progress in providing childcare, it still remains an obstacle

The State Department says the decision was based on concerns over funding and anti-Israel bias in the cultural organisation

New Japan-UK season will bring together artists at the forefront of virtual reality and robotics

The country's cultural institutions speak out about the importance of the National Endowment for the Arts, as President Trump's office drafts a new budget

First reactions to property tycoon’s election to the White House and what it could mean for the arts

Speakers at the World Cities Culture Forum Summit addressed culture development as a driver for social progress, while Russian liberals warn of a slip back into Stalinism

The Canadian province has committed $2m to the project, which gives indigenous groups the lead

Politician is determined to develop arts project on Olympic site in Stratford