Pri: Arts And Entertainment

As the world faces stronger and more frequent storms, a new play honors the extensive discussions that led to the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, which brought world leaders together to address greenhouse gas emissions. The post New play ‘Kyoto’ looks at the global agreement that first aimed to curb greenhouse gas emissions appeared first on The World from PRX.

Every year, thousands of migrants risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea in fragile wooden boats, hoping to reach the shores of Europe. Many arrive on the Italian island of Lampedusa, where the vessels are left abandoned. In a prison on the outskirts of Milan, inmates are transforming those discarded boats into something unexpected: musical instruments. The post From shipwreck to symphony: Prisoners in Italy turn migrant boats into violins appeared first on The World from PRX.

The "Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination" exhibit at Harvard University's Museum of Natural History looks at creatures deep beneath the sea. The post A new museum exhibit that highlights creatures in the deep sea appeared first on The World from PRX.

In South Korea, the tattoo industry has long been underground due to prohibitive licensing rules. With those restrictions set to lift in 2027, some practitioners are breathing a sigh of relief; they'll no longer risk fines or jail time. Others, however, fear that the changes won't all be for the better. Jason Strother in Seoul gives us a glimpse of an industry at a crossroads. The post Tattoo artists in South Korea anticipate lifting of restrictions with mixed emotions appeared first on The World from PRX.

It's called Akira Comics, and among its 60,000 volumes, you'll find everything from the Japanese manga style that inspired its name to fantasy literature to classic Marvel superheroes. But Akira is more than just shopping. Its decor is designed to transport clients to fantasy realms, from “The Lord of the Rings” to “Star Wars” to medieval Europe. The World's Gerry Hadden takes us on a tour of Akira, a comic store on Madrid's north side. The post The world’s best comics store says immersive fantasy is key to its success appeared first on The World from PRX.

At the annual Fringe festival in Edinburgh, performers go to great lengths to highlight their productions amid thousands of shows on offer. It turns out, there are some tricks to getting noticed. The post With nearly 4,000 shows, all the world’s a stage at Edinburgh Fringe appeared first on The World from PRX.

For many Ukrainians living abroad, Russia’s invasion of their country became a moment of reevaluation. Some began to rethink where they felt most at home. For others, though, their connection with their Ukrainian identity strengthened. For one New York-based jazz pianist, it wasn’t really one or the other — everything felt like it was in flux. The post Ukrainian jazz pianist pays homage to the fallen appeared first on The World from PRX.

Curators at the National Museum of World Culture in Sweden recently invited a group of Zambian women to help understand the meaning of some ancient artifacts and the communities that used them. Samba Yonga, a co-founder of the virtual Women’s History Museum of Zambia, was one of them. She discussed the project with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler. The post Deciphering ancient artifacts with a lost language used by women in Zambia appeared first on The World from PRX.

Once dismissed as working-class “noise,” sonidero DJs are now part of Mexico City’s cultural identity — and women are helping lead the transformation. The post Once marginalized, Mexico City’s sonidero parties draw crowds across social divides appeared first on The World from PRX.