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AI vs Art: Studio Ghibli Edition
By Khyati Singh
The challenges posed by AI-generated art necessitate a multifaceted approach that includes revising existing laws, implementing safeguards, and encouraging ethical practices.
In Coal’s Shadow, Bangladeshi Women Forge a New Life Through Art
By Auvro Alam
Displaced by a massive coal power plant, a group of women in Matarbari have turned to embroidery to craft a future.
Coping With War, Afghans Turn to Art and Books
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Dealing with decades of violence and war, Afghans turn to art and books to soothe their souls.
‘Amma Meri’ and the Dark Side of Rural Poverty in India
By Avinash Giri
A new short film attempts to bridge the gap between imagined and real poverty in India.
Cross Culture: Indonesian Dance Troupe Evolves Out of Australia’s Suburbs
By Luke Hunt
The Diplomat's Luke Hunt interviews the stars of Lestari Girls.
Opening Night: A Speech for an Australian Prime Minister
By Luke Hunt
The Diplomat's Luke Hunt speaks with the writer of a new play that probes Australian politics.
Chunwan, Art and Authoritarianism
By Chun Peng
Can art flourish under an authoritarian regime?
'My, My! What’s Happening to My Country!': Remembering R. K. Laxman (1921-2015)
By Ritu Gairola Khanduri
R. K. Laxman's cartoons captured modern India in a way that no other artist could have.
The Tragic Story of Qurban Ali Mirzaee
By Sanjay Kumar
The persecution of one of Afghanistan’s most popular actors demonstrates the current state of culture in Afghanistan.
How Artists Are Fighting Extremism in Pakistan, One Comic Strip at a Time
By Zareen Muzaffar
To spread awareness of the causes and effects of violent extremism, one group of Pakistanis is taking to comic books.
Good Art in Bad Times
By Vera Lim
The Hong Kong Occupy protests have inspired some fascinating art.
Unearthing Arabia: The Archaeological Adventures of Wendell Phillips
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Diplomat's Akhilesh Pillalamarri reflects on Wendell Philips' career and the heritage of the ancient Middle-East.
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