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2023 Crystal Award: Meet this year's winners
The 2023 Crystal Award went to the architect, activist and artist Maya Lin, soprano Renée Fleming and actors and humanitarians, Idris and Sabrina Elba.
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The FT's Deputy Books Editor, Laura Battle, recommends top summer books for 2022 - and bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud suggests escapist summer books.
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Ahmad Joudeh: the ballet dancer who faced down Al Qaeda to become the voice of stateless refugees
Born stateless, Ahmad Joudeh defied his father and Islamist militants to become a ballet dancer and speaks out for people with no nation and few rights.
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Voice Gems - Messages of Hope exhibition at Davos 2022 turns voices into gemstone sculptures
At Davos 2022, you will be able to experience a range of vocal portraits and messages from a remarkable group of people including Dr. Jane Goodall.
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The time is now for arts and culture to unite us
Arts and culture show us what it means to be human in all its complexities. It is more urgent than ever for arts and culture to unite us.
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Artist Lynette Wallworth explains why finding meaning is an art and making meaning is art
Part of the Centred-Self series, drawing on the voices of the Forum’s Cultural Leaders to examine the role of artists in appealing to hearts and minds to drive social change
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Have we finally reached a moment of promise and possibility on race?
The broad caucus of support behind Black Lives Matter, and institutional moves to remove the symbols of racism, show that change might finally be here.
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How the world's largest museum is encouraging kids to come up with their own COVID-19 action plan
The Smithsonian has teamed up with the World Health Organization and the InterAcademy Partnership to help students navigate the coronavirus crisis.
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This is how COVID-19 is affecting the music industry
The music industry has been hit hard by coronavirus. But it is finding ways to hit back - One World Together at Home and a rap concert on Fortnite have engaged millions.
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Ode to Beethoven: why we must find joy in times of crisis
The conductor Marin Alsop on the messages of creativity and resilience in Symphony No. 9, which culminates in the Ode to Joy.
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How to stay creative and keep your family sane during lockdown – from one of the world’s best teachers
From giving children time to transition to homeschooling to practical tips on creativity, here’s advice from the winner of the 2018 Global Teacher Prize.
Forum trustee Yo-Yo Ma launches #SongsOfComfort
Yo-Yo Ma has launched #songsforcomfort with a rendition of Dvořák's 'Going Home'.
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The hidden arts festival at the 2020 Annual Meeting in Davos
Find out more about the exhibitions, installations and cultural leaders at #wef20.
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Davos 2020: Meet the winners of the 26th Annual Crystal Award
Four inspiring artists from around the world will be honoured for the impact of their work at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting.
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I went blind at age 5, but managed to stay in education. We must ensure 93 million children with disabilities get the same chance
Failing to enrol disabled youth into the education isn't just a human rights travesty, it makes no economic sense.