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Category: Art & Culture
Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire, has once again weighed in on the debate over digital platforms’ cultural policies. The catalyst was the description of the classic film *Gone with the Wind* in the Netflix catalog, where the movie is characterized as a Civil War-era epic “known for its racism.”
A three-meter-tall golden statue has appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., mocking U.S. President Donald Trump and his role in the conflict with Iran. The installation, titled “Trophy of an Iran War Veteran,” is the latest action by the anonymous art collective Secret Handshake, which has previously staged high-profile political performances in the U.S. capital.
On July 11, the Belarusian community in Moldova held its traditional “Kupale-2026” festival on the banks of the Dniester River near the Bender Fortress.
The European Commission has recommended suspending a 2 million euro grant awarded to the Venice Biennale following the organizers’ decision to reinstate the Russian national pavilion in the program. This was reported by European media outlets, citing a statement by European Commission Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen.
On July 4, the village of Leordoaia in the commune of Hîrjauca, Călărași County, hosted the 25th “Sânzienele” Festival, dedicated to folk traditions and intangible cultural heritage. Folklore groups from various regions of the country took part in the anniversary event, including representatives of the Belarusian and Bulgarian communities in Moldova.
In France, authorities are investigating the theft of about 20 exhibits from the Lalique Museum in the town of Vincennes-sur-Moder (Basse-Rhône department). The value of the stolen items, according to preliminary estimates, could reach 4 million euros. The incident has once again raised the issue of the vulnerability of small museums to organized crime.
One of the world’s most prestigious museums has found itself at the center of a large-scale investigation into the illicit trafficking of cultural property. In June, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office seized dozens of ancient artifacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, which were allegedly smuggled out of their countries of origin. Since 2017, the museum has already lost more than 120 exhibits with a total value of over $95 million—and that list continues to grow.
The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is preparing for an unusual anniversary transformation. To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, France will create a large-scale light show that will transform one of America’s most recognizable symbols into a giant art installation.
A painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, which for decades was believed to be the work of an unknown artist, will be offered at a Sotheby’s auction in London on July 1. After a decade of restoration, experts have confirmed the master’s authorship. The estimated value of the painting “Let the Children Come to Me” is 8–12 million pounds sterling ($10.6–15.9 million).
On June 27, St. Petersburg hosted another spectacular and large-scale graduation celebration, “Scarlet Sails 2026.” The event is considered one of the largest and most spectacular in Europe.
Art from the Republic of Moldova has made its way to the heart of Vienna: Pavel Braila’s work adorns the facade of the Ringturm tower.
French police discovered a stolen Pablo Picasso painting during an operation against an alleged drug ring in the Paris suburb of Champigny-sur-Marne. The unexpected discovery was made on June 15 during a search that was initially linked to an investigation into drug trafficking.
A previously unknown 18th-century manuscript containing seven works for flute and harp, which experts attribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, has been discovered in the archives of the National Library of France. The discovery has already attracted the attention of the international music community and has shed new light on one of the composer’s creative periods.
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in front of the Castres City Theater in southern France to protest the cancellation of the play “Passeport.”
The Chisinau City Hall announces that on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the capital will host an anniversary concert by conductor Gheorghe Mustea, an honorary citizen of the city.
The restoration of the Sergei Lunkevich National Philharmonic building, which burned down in the fall of 2020, remains a priority and a matter of honor for the authorities. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu made this statement at the opening of “DescOperă,” an anniversary open-air classical music festival.
In the Brazilian city of Carmo do Caju, an attempt to restore religious statues turned into an unexpected scandal and a tourist sensation.
The 10th “DescOperă” Classical Music Festival opens today at the “Old Orhei” Natural and Cultural Reserve. Audiences can look forward to four evenings of classical music under the open sky.
The world’s most-visited museum is facing major challenges that could require investments exceeding 1 billion euros. This was stated by the museum’s new president, Christophe Leribo, while speaking at a hearing in the French Senate.
For several months, the rotunda of the Paris Stock Exchange was transformed into a giant cloud of fog. Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya presented her famous fog sculpture “Cloud No. 07156” in the rotunda, which became the centerpiece of the Clair-obscur exhibition, dedicated to the exploration of light, shadow, and the perception of space. The installation will be open to visitors until September 14.
