Perihan Magden is both loved and feared in Turkey. Every morning she shakes her readers awake every morning with dead-sharp analyses and witty remarks. However, she must also pay the price.
The three African participants El Anatsui, Joseph Sumégné and Willem Boshoff emphasize community as an aspect of human grandeur at the Sonsbeek sculpture exhibit.
The art of comic books is faring quite well in Africa. A unique overview of African comic book art, with a database of 140 comic strip artists from all African countries, was recently published online.
Claudio Valdés Kuri is considered one of the best Latin American theatre directors. His group Teatro de Ciertos Habitantes attracts packed houses all over the world with its headstrong productions.
The government of the Netherlands has earmarked sixteen million euros to stimulate sports in ten developing countries over the next four years. Long-distance runner Lornah Kiplagat will be the project's ambassador.