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Visiting museums and engaging with the arts could slow your biological aging just as much as hitting the gym, according to groundbreaking new research. Scientists found that both how often and how many ways people enjoy cultural activities actually impact aging at the molecular level.
A historic Hong Kong mansion built by the Tiger Balm family in the 1930s is getting a second life as a vibrant cultural center. The beautifully restored building will host artist residencies, film screenings, and community programs starting later this year.
After four years of construction, Western Sydney's first major cultural institution is ready to welcome visitors. The Powerhouse Parramatta will offer free entry and aims to bring world-class arts and culture to a fast-growing community.
Hong Kong's art scene is booming as tens of thousands flock to Art Week, gallery openings, and world-class performances each March. The city is transforming from a quick stopover into a year-round cultural destination that connects Asia with the global arts community.
A new podcast is flipping the script on immigration stories by celebrating culture, creativity, and the unexpected connections that unite us all. Freedom to Thrive proves immigrants are far more than their struggles.
Three Nigerian filmmakers won cash prizes totaling $4,400 for documentary shorts filmed entirely on smartphones. The competition, part of Lagos's iREP Film Festival, trained 120 young creators in mobile storytelling while celebrating African arts and culture.
A single tweet with 31 syllables launched a poet's career and reignited interest in Japan's oldest verse form. Now thousands of young Japanese are sharing tanka daily, turning a 1,300-year-old art into social media's newest creative outlet.
A visionary first lady and two renowned architects turned Tijuana from a pass-through border town into a cultural destination with a bold arts center that's thrived for over 40 years. Centro Cultural Tijuana now welcomes visitors with everything from an IMAX dome to Mexico's only aquarium in Baja California.
The world's most-streamed show is introducing millions of children to Mozart, Holst, and Tchaikovsky without them even realizing it. Now, composer Joff Bush has released a full orchestral album featuring 100 Brisbane musicians.
What started with 69 scrappy shows and beer bottle mishaps has grown into the world's largest standalone comedy festival. Melbourne's International Comedy Festival celebrates four decades of launching comedians from four-person audiences to household names.
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While Johannesburg battles a water crisis, the city's creative community is responding with festivals, exhibitions, and performances that celebrate resilience and healing. From a dance festival themed "Safe Spaces, Safe Lives" to a queer celebration reimagining community, artists are turning crisis into connection.
Scientists now have proof that singing, dancing, reading, and other arts activities trigger powerful biological changes in our bodies. Regular arts engagement can literally slow down aging and reduce disease risk.
The global creative economy has reached $2.25 trillion and now drives 3.1% of worldwide GDP, proving that arts and culture are essential economic engines. Every dollar invested in creative industries generates $2.50 in total economic output.
A groundbreaking summit at Lincoln Center will explore how arts and culture can heal our minds and bodies. The February 21 event brings together Grammy-winning artists, neuroscientists, and wellness experts for an afternoon of performances, workshops, and community connection.