Culture

People head to a large rally in Tahrir Square against ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on July 7, 2013 in Cairo, Egypt. © Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Egypt's Invisible Revolution

A profound social and cultural transformation continues, despite a sustained assault on political freedom.

9 Feb 21

In recent years Iraqi artists have developed their street art and caricatures in support of the anti-government movements. © Erin Trieb/Getty Images

“My Art is a Tool to Defend Freedom”

How one IWPR trainee uses political cartoons as a call for action.

9 Feb 21

The ruins of Tigranakert, an ancient Armenian city now located within the disputed Nagorny-Karabakh region. (Photo: Official Website of Tigranakert)

Fears for Armenian Cultural Heritage in Karabakh

Officials warn that historic sites in areas under Baku’s control risk damage.

18 Jan 21

Carlos Manuel Álvarez. (Photo taken from his Facebook page)

Cuba’s Black November

The state steps up its assault and harassment of independent artists.

30 Nov 20

The Statue of Nariman Narimanov in Marneuli. (Photo: Joseph Alexander Smith)

Georgia: Writer's Statue Highlights Historic Tensions

For some, Narimanov is an inspirational role model. For others, he was a Communist traitor.

23 Jul 20

Krylya Origami band with Ashot Danielyan, on the right. (Photo courtesy of A. Danielyan)

It's Hard to Be An Uzbek Pop Star

Conservative values and censorship means that artists and performers are tightly regulated.

13 Dec 19

A punch bag as the symbol of domestic violence was removed from the exhibition. The committee found it provocative. (Photo courtesy of the Feminnale organisers)

Kyrgyzstan: Naked Art Banned

Show highlighting women’s rights censored for offending local sensitivities.

9 Dec 19

To mark Mother Tongue Day (national celebration of Georgian language) school students in Akhalkalaki helped create this mural which graces the side of the city’s Cultural Center. Nearby, a statue of Mesrop Mashtots – originator of the Armenian Alphabet guards the city’s central square. (Photo: Joseph Alexander Smith)

Teaching Georgian to Armenians

Russian remains a key means of communication despite official efforts to promote state language.

10 Jun 19

In honour of Nowruz, the main street of the city is closed to pedestrians. (Photo: IWPR Georgia)

Georgia: Spring Festival Highlights Challenges

Amid the festivities, issues of integration and representation remain.

5 Apr 19

Anarbek Usupbaev, Kyrgyz activist and representative of the ancient tradition of Tengrism. (Photo courtesy of A. Usupbaev)

Kyrgyzstan: Is Tengrism a Religion or a Point of View?

Opinion remains divided on the status of this time-honoured, non-dogmatic faith.

20 Nov 18

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