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Looking back at Picasso's life and legacy
The artist's grandson, Olivier Picasso, gives us an insight into the political impetus at the heart of "Guernica", which was painted at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil war in 1936, and tells us why the formidable canvas has become an anti-war symbol for the ages.
Morocco: Women's voices
We start with Moroccan rapper Khtek aka Houda Abouz. In a rap scene dominated by men, she sings about gender equality and LGBT rights – her plan is to do a PhD in gender studies. Mental illness is also a big topic for her. She began writing in 2016 but rose to fame in 2020 when she collaborated with three Moroccan rap stars: ElGrandeToto, Don Bigg and Draganov. That video has been viewed 34 million times on YouTube.
India's stolen heritage: Authorities push for restitution of religious artefacts
Is the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York displaying stolen objects from India? According to an Indian Express investigation published this Tuesday, March 14, some 77 antiquities listed in the MET's catalogue were donated to the museum by an Indian art dealer who has since been sentenced to 10 years in prison for art trafficking.
A pan-African, eclectic approach to art at 'Les Verrières' gallery
We also try to unravel fact from fiction in Steven Spielberg's very personal film "The Fabelmans" and we look into the thriving movie industry in French-speaking West Africa.
Avignon’s 76th Theatre Festival: Kubra Khademi on Afghanistan’s heroines
Festival director Olivier Py is handing over the reins to Tiago Rodrigues after nine years of administering this cultural marathon. He tells us how the war in Ukraine prompted him to stage a special cabaret show with Kyiv’s Dakh Daughters troupe and musician Angélique Kidjo.
Reconsidering modern art's sacred monster: Picasso in a post-MeToo world
We also discuss Picasso's family life, as illustrated through a series of portraits of his daughter Maya.