Cormac McCarthy wrote about the darker tales of humanity and first broke through commercially with the book “All the Pretty Horses” in 1992. “The Road” and “No Country for Old Men” were among his notable works.https://ouo.io/M2Ud3L

The German government is offering €200 to all young adults to spend on culture. The “KulturPass” initiative kicks off on June 14.https://ouo.io/kqJ56P

Former Beatle Paul McCartney announced that an AI-aided “final Beatles record” featuring John Lennon will come out this year. He is also publishing a photo book, titled “Eyes of the Storm.”https://ouo.io/4knVSUd

From “Super Mario” to “Spider Man,” animation films are among the biggest hits of 2023. But what about the indie underdogs of the art form? The world’s largest animated film festival is showing a wide selection.https://ouo.io/Zolvev

US officials had expressed concern that China was filling the gap left by its absence. Beijing said it had no objection to the US joining, as it would need a vote before it’s allowed back in the cultural body.https://ouo.io/4dh3eI

Marking Johann Sebastian Bach’s arrival in Leipzig 300 years ago, this year’s festival features conductor Jörg Widmann and pianist Lang Lang — as well as a message from outer space.https://ouo.io/gX7nRN

Hitler commissioned thousands of artworks, often to symbolize the strength of his Nazi regime. They include two bronze statues of horses that will now be exhibited in a Berlin museum.https://ouo.io/0AVpw5l

Art curator Yuliia Berdiiarova is among over one million people who have fled to Germany from Ukraine. She’s now working to ensure that Ukrainian art gets its proper place in history.https://ouo.io/1gcYx4

The 76th film festival on the French Cote d’Azur saw a record number of female directors in the competition. The Palme d’Or for best film went to “Anatomy of a Fall,” directed by Justine Triet.https://ouo.io/RxoeUqx

Archaeologists in Egypt have revealed two workshops that were used to embalm people and animals. Tombs were also opened up, featuring walls that depict daily life and images of an ancient priest.https://ouo.io/YTqaj3U