The death of Al-Khateeb, who had more than 100,000 followers on Instagram, has sparked questions about why she was not more widely recognised by the arts community during her life

As Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah, ‘art spaces allow people to escape’, says the gallery founder Saleh Barakat

Experts warn that the bill, which expands the Israel Antiquities Authority’s jurisdiction, violates international law and could lead to sanctions against Israel

Support includes the evacuation of artefacts, surveys of damage to buildings and training to bolster safeguarding of historical sites

The government is increasing support for desperately needed restoration projects, but repressive new laws erase women and girls from public life

The Nahal Heletz settlement—which is due to be established within the protected Land of Olives and Vines—puts heritage in danger and risks cutting Palestinians off from their land, warn groups and residents

Saint Porphyrius, believed to be the third-oldest church in the world, is a key sanctuary for the local Christian community and is emerging as a symbol of resilience amid the ongoing war

The “situation” around the fourth-century Monastery of Saint Hilarion has "deteriorated rapidly" due to the war, an expert says

As the UN holds its first official Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day on 11 July, Halilaj is hoping his work reviving the House of Culture in Runik will inspire conversations about heritage lost under Serbian rule

Emergency repairs at 11th-century fortress offer a ray of hope in country where dozens of historic sites are damaged or destroyed

After months of student protests, the former Labour minister will now lead the advisory group Flint Global

The artist is facing prosecution over his 2022 social media posts, amidst a surge in cancellations of pro-Palestinian voices

Alam made the decision in solidarity with the students protesting against the university’s stance on the war in Gaza

Adam Rouhana wants to challenge stereotypical perceptions of the war-torn country in two London shows

They slept in a reception area of the art school as part of a demonstration against what they see as an unacceptable response from the university to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza

As Israeli air strikes continue, six members of the art community describe their daily battles for survival

Shababeek for Contemporary Art, home to around 20,000 works, was hit during the two-week assault on the hospital complex and its surrounding areas

The artist, hailed as the "Van Gogh of Gaza", suffered from chest and lung issues that needed urgent care

The war in Gaza has resulted in catastrophic human losses. Behind the statistics lie the lives of individuals who have worked to preserve the exclave’s precious and often ignored heritage sites

Brief truce allowed International Council on Monuments and Sites and Palestinian antiquities ministry to investigate damage on the ground

The archaelogical site, which dates back to the fourth century, has reportedly sustained damage during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

A Byzantine church and a seventh-century mosque are believed to have been obliterated, while scores of other cultural landmarks have been affected

Last month's deadly quakes affected key historic monuments in Herat and beyond

Investigations into the extent of the damage to historic buildings and artefacts have begun, while experts warn it is critical to find long-term solutions to counter the rising threat of climate change

Future of arts and women’s rights remain uncertain despite government backing of cultural heritage projects

The Taliban’s restrictions on women’s freedom, the absence of expertise and a collapsed economy are limiting opportunities in higher education

German government’s visa admissions programme is abruptly suspended, leaving desperate applicants in limbo

Conservation works on an ancient burial site at Shewaki near Kabul had to be halted due to lack of funding and resources

A new Unesco initiative will provide much-needed local employment in the vulnerable heritage site

Taliban government has backed a new conservation project led by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Aliph