Perceptions of art in the East and West, particularly concerning the nature and importance of originality, can differ markedly. Understanding this divide could provide wider social, economic and cultural benefits

French President Emmanuel Macron recently pledged to return the 4,000 or so African artefacts currently held in French museums to their countries of origin. But cultural repatriation is easier said than done

Anime consumption may have reached saturation point in its native
Japan, but youths around the world are developing an appetite for the
unique animated genre

Venice has a history of glassmaking that dates back to the 13th century, but its future now looks shaky. However, efforts are being made to preserve the tradition

While often underestimated, the power that public art holds to transform our connection to a space makes it uniquely valuable

Our pick of the best upcoming retrospectives around the world

The Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar has played a vital role in preserving the region’s most precious artefacts and has been named Best Museum for Contribution to Education in the Middle East, 2012 for its outstanding achievement