Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Helsinki Design Week takes over the Finnish capital with more than 200 events taking place between September 5 and 25. This year the festival explores the intersection of design and science, showcasing designers and innovators leading the way in the development of climate-friendly solutions.
Kari Korkman, Founder and Director of Helsinki Design Week 00:24
When we think about art patronage, women rarely come to mind. But from antiquity to the present day, women have been crucial in shaping taste, building collections and supporting artists.
To delve deeper into art patronage by women, art historian Ferren Gipson joins 00:16
The field of contenders for the Booker Prize has shrunk to just six titles. On the recently announced shortlist are some surprises like a majority of female authors and other diverse choices. And judges say these books are examples of 'what literature can do to set our imagination free.'
Peter Florence, Chair of Judges, The Booker Prize 00:37
Palazzo Rucellai is one of the most beautiful buildings in Florence, dating back to the 15th century. A lot has been written about its splendid architecture, but now a new book tells its striking story from behind its celebrated façade slipping between the cracks of history and telling us all the drama it has witnessed over the years.
Allison Levy, Art Historian & Writer of House of Secrets: The Many Lives of a Florentine Palazzo 00:22
Young adult fiction has been a popular genre since the 1990s thanks to the unprecedented success of Harry Potter books. Then came other book series like Twilight and Hunger Games, all with teen protagonists in various different genres. However, for the longest time if at all popular young adult fiction books did not have much minority character representation until now.
The Arab world, 22 countries sharing the same language, geographical and historical sphere, and mostly the same religion. But, is there a common link in their contemporary art practices? A brand new book, 'Arabicity', is trying to answer this question featuring over 200 artworks by 50 Arab artists.
Rose Issa, Curator, Writer and Producer & Editor of Arabicity: Contemporary Arab Art 00:52
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