Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on A Week in The Arts, we explored a powerful slate of cultural stories from around the globe. Ideas Over Iron Curtains: The CIA’s Literary War Unveiled revealed the covert smuggling of 10 million books into Eastern Europe during the Cold War (The Guardian). Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal’s Prince of Darkness, Dies at 76 chronicled the rock icon’s legacy and his recent farewell concert in Birmingham (The Quietus). Finally, Swiss sculptor Christian Bolt revived the Renaissance technique of terra secca to promote sustainability in sculpture (Swissinfo). These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!