Moscow's famous Bolshoi theatre on Friday (September 5) rehearsed Don Carlo for the final time, preparing for the new season opening following the global pandemic.

Russia's Bolshoi Theatre opens 245th season with a socially-distanced 'Don Carlo'

Mexico City residents and visitors will once again be able to admire the world-famous artworks at two of the city's top museums as a gradual reopening of cultural institutions proceeds after five months of lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mexico City museums reopen to art admirers after pandemic lockdown

Stars of "The World to Come" lit up the Venice Film Festival red carpet on Sunday (September 6) evening as they attended the highly anticipated movie's world premiere.

'The World to Come' cast, Oliver Stone and Iran's Majid Majidi walk Venice red carpet

Enraptured faces turned upwards, illuminated by the glare of lights, Argentines on Saturday night (September 6) enjoyed what was billed by its organisers as the first concert of its kind in South America since the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Argentines enjoy first quarantine concert from their cars

The show must go on, and that was certainly the case for the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires as it moved online on Wednesday (August 26) in keeping with social distancing norms.

Dancing cheek to cheek? World Tango Championship moves online

A German cinema operator is putting all his hopes for financial survival during the coronavirus crisis into director Christopher Nolan's new thriller "Tenet" which premiered on Wednesday night (August 26) in Bonn and 70 countries around the world.

Christopher Nolan's Tenet finally arrives in German cinemas after lengthy coronavirus delay

Fearing their creations may violate a national security law imposed by Beijing, some of Hong Kong's artists are turning to self-censorship while others are moving their works abroad or are planning to leave the city themselves.

Hong Kong's new security law inhibits anxious artists

Overcoming obstacles put in place by the coronavirus pandemic, some of classical music's most beloved artists are coming together to create a virtual ensemble to raise funds for women and children suffering domestic abuse in Mexico.

'Impossible Orchestra' holds virtual performance to battle Mexico's domestic violence

As the world struggles to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Latin music superstar Gloria Estefan hopes her new album will help fans escape the daily onslaught of bad news.

Latin superstar Gloria Estefan hopes new album brings joy amid pandemic

South Korea's popular boy band BTS' management label, Big Hit Entertainment, on Thursday (August 13) released an online presentation video and said it saw a 27% jump in half-year profits as its online concert and merchandise sales more than offset event cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

K-Pop group BTS' label Big Hit posts profit jump as it prepares for IPO 

Renaissance master Raphael probably did not like his nose. So the painter, who sought perfection in everything, may have done a nose job in his self-portrait and other works where he inserted himself among persons.

Raphael did a nose-job in self-portrait, face 3D reconstruction suggests

11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu stands out in black leggings, a white turtleneck and poise beyond his years. His parents wanted him to become a priest. Instead, he has captivated millions with his ballet.

Leap of faith: Nigerian boy captivates the world with his ballet

Some 1,500 youngsters, ages 6 to 19, from low-income areas participate in the 22-year-old music program. When the pandemic hit, teachers had to reinvent their classes to deal with slow internet and getting the children to play together online.

Can't stop the music: Argentine child orchestras play on amid lockdown

In a rap scene dominated by men, women's voices are starting to make waves in Morocco. Houda Abouz, a 24-year-old who majors in film studies at a university in the northern city of Tetouan, has long been fascinated by hip-hop, and, encouraged by friends, she picked up a mic and began to perform.

Moroccan woman breaks into male dominated rap scene 

A century-old postcard showing a French country lane has helped researchers paint a picture of the final hours before Vincent van Gogh committed suicide 130 years ago.

Tree roots tell story of Van Gogh's final hours after lockdown discovery

Wearing a long green outfit that flows around his body as he dances on stage, 27-year-old Achref El Abed says he is defying gender roles in his native Tunisia by choosing a career as a male bellydancer.

Tunisian male belly dancer sways away from gender norms

London's Natural History Museum is dusting off the blue whale that soars above its central hall, along with its dinosaur skeletons and thousands of other exhibits in preparation for re-opening next month after COVID-19 forced its closure in March.

UK's National History Museum gets ready to reopen

When the coronavirus forced the world into lockdown earlier this year, millions felt isolated and longed to connect with other people. The piano instruction app Playground Sessions found a way, inviting musicians around the globe to learn the Josh Groban song "You Raise Me Up" for free and send in videos of their performance.

Hundreds of piano players unite during pandemic for world's largest virtual recital

A traditional Aztec ceremony was held in Mexico City's Zocalo square on Sunday (July 26) to mark the 695th anniversary of the founding of the lost city of Tenochtitlan, the former Aztec capital that was destroyed by Spanish conquistadores.

Aztec culture returns to Mexico City to remember the lost city of Tenochtitlan

While the cinema drive-in may have gotten a boost as lockdowns gradually come to an end amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Paris film fans can now munch on their popcorn watching a movie from a boat on the river Seine.

Movie magic as Paris turns the Seine into open air cinema

Russia's famous Bolshoi theatre went back to rehearsals after the coronavirus lockdown in the capital, preparing for the performance in the annexed Crimea.

Bolshoi gets ready for opera and ballet festival in Crimea

No air kissing and no hugs, a safely distanced front row and face masks were de rigueur as Dolce & Gabbana had to rewrite the rules of high-end fashion engagement with one of the first physical shows of the COVID-19 era on Wednesday (July 15).

Masked fashionistas and distant models, D&G launches the COVID-era catwalk

Reclusive British street artist Banksy published a video to his social media showing how he covered a London underground train with a coronavirus message.

Street artist Banksy spray-paints London tube train with coronavirus message

Post-lockdown, the Roman arena has been transformed within just one month into a coronavirus-friendly outdoor venue for the Rome Opera House's summer performances.

How you turn a chariot racing arena into an opera venue

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