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Beirut's Sursock Museum is among many cultural institutions ravaged by
the explosion at the Beirut port. Copyright Marie Nour Hechaime. Image
via Twitter. <br>

Lebanon’s Cultural Community Devastated by Port Blast

Artist *ABDUL HAY MOSALLAM ZARARA*, known for his celebration and advocacy of Palestinian culture, has died at the age of 87. Image via Facebook.

Obituary: Abdul Hay Mosallam Zarara (1933–2020)

The exterior of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney. Image via Wikipedia.

MCA Australia Rejects Claims of Racial Discrimination

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Japanese Art "Stars" Lead Mori's Return

The Eternal Atonement (2020) statue in a private garden of South Korea has resulted in strong criticism from Japan. Image via Twitter.

Japanese Prime Minister Look-alike statue in South Korea Stirs Controversy

Fashion designer *KANSAI YAMAMOTO* has died, aged 76. Image via Instagram.

Obituary: Kansai Yamamoto (1944–2020)

*LIN XUE*, _Untitled no.5_, 1995, ink on paper, 33 x 48 cm framed. Courtesy the artist and Gallery Exit, Hong Kong.

Obituary: Lin Xue (1968–2020)

*OSMAN KAVALA* has been detained by the Turkish government for 1,000 days. Courtesy Free Osman Kavala campaign.

Grim Milestone in Turkish Philanthropist’s Ongoing Imprisonment

The exterior of The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney. Image via Wikipedia.

Australian Art Museum Accused of Toxic Work Conditions

The winners of the 2020 Arte Laguna Prize are, clockwise from top left: *BELÉN MAZUECOS*, *GAO YUAN*, *MOSHE VOLLACH*, and *PRIMOŽ JEZA*. Courtesy Arte Laguna Prize.

2020 Arte Laguna Prize Announce Winners

Curator HELLA MEWIS, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, was freed by the Iraqi security forces. Image via Twitter.

Kidnapped German Curator Has Been Freed

Courtyard tower of the San Francisco Art Institute, Chestnut Street Campus. Courtesy San Francisco Art Institute.

Art School in Peril to Restore Degree Programs

From left to right, *RANIA ELIAS*, director of Yabous Cultural Center, and *SUHAIL KHOURY*, director of Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, who were arrested by Israeli pol

Israeli Police Target Palestinian Cultural Community in East Jerusalem

Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2020 will be led by artist and writer *SHUBIGI RAO*. Image via Twitter.

Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2020 Reveals First Artist List