5th World Cities Culture Report Reveals Culture Is Driving Urban Innovation Worldwide
New report shows cultural participation is rebounding strongly, creative spaces are being protected, and the night-time economy has become a mainstream policy focus for global cities.
How São Paulo’s carnival is boosting its creative economy
Historically, São Paulo’s identity has centred on the image of a cosmopolitan city, characterized by industry, speed, work and progress. It is still Brazil’s most vibrant financial centre, and.
Innovative museums set to open globally in 2024
The post-pandemic revival in museum visits will be supported by the arrival of exciting new global museums in 2024
Seoul Robot & AI Museum (RAIM), Image courtesy of Melike Altinisik.
2023 Year In Review
As the year draws to a close, we look back at nine key moments for the World Cites Culture Forum network in 2023.
City of Johannesburg reflects on THE SÃO PAULO SUMMIT 2023
Vuyisile Mshudulu, Johannesburg’s Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage, shares his experience of attending the World Cities Culture Summit in São Paulo and growing the representation of African cities.
IN ACTION: THE LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Since 2018, the World Cities Culture Forum Leadership Exchange Programme has been supporting cities to share innovative solutions to complex cultural policy challenges. Through a series of eleven exchanges.
RIO DE JANEIRO JOINS WORLD CITIES CULTURE FORUM
Famous for its street art, samba schools and hosting the largest carnival in the world, Rio de Janeiro is joining World Cities Culture Forum.
KYIV JOINS THE WORLD CITIES CULTURE FORUM
City leaders to learn from Kyiv’s resilience in response to crisis as Ukraine's capital joins the World Cities Culture Forum.
Five reasons why Africa is leading the creative revolution
Sub-Saharan African capitals are booming with creativity and bucking the trend on growing the creative economy. Dynamic leaders across capitals like Dakar, Johannesburg and Nairobi are leading a creative.
INSIGHTS FROM HELSINKI: KING’S COLLEGE REFLECT ON ANNUAL SUMMIT
Dr Jonathan Gross and Dr Lucy McFadzean from King’s College London reflect on World Cities Culture Forum Summit 2022 and our new research collaboration investigating the role of cultural.