AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeritage & Culture: Kuwait is looking at new ways to value and reuse historic buildings, with a forum stressing that their worth goes beyond market price to include architectural and social significance. Entertainment Industry: Calls for stronger safeguards are growing in Britain after comedian Russell Brand was sentenced for rape and sexual assault; police are also investigating allegations involving children’s author David Walliams. Reality TV: Former Married at First Sight Australia contestants say the show’s pressure and conflict have come at a cost to their wellbeing, renewing questions about production duty of care. Books & Manga: A new report says US manga translators often earn about $1,000 per book and may need to translate 40 titles a year to make ends meet. Separately, publishers’ push to turn manga into wider commercial franchises is raising concerns about creators’ control. Indigenous Arts: Diné weavers are reclaiming greater say over how their textiles are made, sold and understood, challenging who gets to define tradition and profit from it. Calligraphy: Qatar has shortlisted 15 finalists for its international Arabic calligraphy competition, celebrating the art’s place in Arab and Islamic heritage.
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