3 things Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o taught me: language matters, stories are universal, Africa can thrive

by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025

This post was originally published on The ConversationNgũgi wa Thiong’o reads from his work in Mexico in 2017. He wrote across a huge variety of genres. Tania Victoria/Secretaría de Cultura CDMX/Flickr, CC BY-SACelebrated Kenyan writer and decolonial scholar...

Saudi Arabia helps cultural businesses reach global audiences

by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025

This post was originally published on The Art NewspaperThe kingdom has expanded support for its handicrafts sector with a new business accelerator and a showcase at Selfridges...

Rebranded Beijing Art Season persevered amid tariff and economic struggles

by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025

This post was originally published on The Art NewspaperThe event comprised of Beijing Gallery Weekend and two fairs, Jing Art and Beijing...

Former Hepworth Wakefield director appointed chief executive of London’s Royal Academy

by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025

This post was originally published on The Art NewspaperFollowing a restructure and redundancies, Simon Wallis replaces Axel Rüger in the...

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner painting thought to be lost for decades goes on display in Basel

by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025

This post was originally published on The Art NewspaperThe work, which unexpectedly appeared at auction in 2024, has been restored and added to an exhibition at the Kunstmuseum...