Illusionist Stuns Elementary School by Ending a Video Call in Unexpected Performance

Filmmaker and illusionist Zach King is famous for his talent to “inject a bit more wonder into the world” through his incredible visual effects videos. His whimsical and creative content has attracted over 84 million followers on TikTok, with some videos reaching billions of views. Recently, King thrilled his young admirers at Valley Christian School, showcasing live illusions that left […]

“Resolutions for the Lunar New Year and Ramadan”

**British Museum Faces Backlash Over Canaan Labeling Instead of Palestine** The British Museum recently found itself at the center of a controversy regarding its labeling practices, specifically using the term “Canaan” instead of “Palestine” in its exhibits. Critics argue that this decision erases contemporary and historic realities connected to Palestinian identity. This move has sparked significant backlash from pro-Palestinian activists […]

British Museum’s Display Changes: Removal of Palestinian Exhibits?

The British Museum has recently come under scrutiny for updates made to its Middle East Galleries, particularly regarding references to the ancient region of Canaan and allegations of erasing Palestinian history. The museum confirmed that some displays now reflect ancient cultural regions with terms such as ‘Canaan,’ a name that references an area encompassing present-day Palestine, Israel, Syria, and Jordan […]

Court Mandates Trump Administration to Restore Slavery Exhibits

In a significant legal development, a Philadelphia federal judge has issued a preliminary ruling requiring the Trump administration to restore historical exhibits that address the role of slavery in early United States history. This decision follows the removal of an outdoor exhibition titled “Freedom and Slavery in Making a New Nation” at the President’s House site in Independence National Historical […]

Contemporary Queer Arab Art

### New York Newsletter Highlights #### Queer Arab Artists Exhibition In a unique exhibition across two Manhattan galleries, queer artists from the Middle Eastern diaspora invite us to “find one another in the dark.” This show provides a platform for artists from Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt to express their narratives free from censorship, offering new perspectives and fostering […]

Artist Tai Shani Cancels Phaidon Book Deal Due to Allegations Against Leon Black

British artist and Turner Prize winner Tai Shani has decided to withdraw from a forthcoming monograph with Phaidon, the publisher owned by private equity billionaire Leon Black. Shani’s choice was influenced by recent allegations of sexual assault against Black, detailed in newly released Epstein files. These allegations paint a disturbing picture, with claims including sexual abuse of a minor, among […]

Japanese Olympic Skier Secures Victory by Sliding in Reverse Across the Finish Line

## Ikuma Horishima’s Unique Triumph at the Winter Olympics The 2026 Winter Olympics offered numerous unforgettable instances, but few drew attention like the surprising conclusion of Japanese freestyle skier Ikuma Horishima. Competing in the innovative men’s dual moguls event, Horishima’s race became iconic due to an atypical backward slide over the finish line, yet still clinching a medal-winning position. ### […]