2024 in Culture: Landmark Events, Political Divides, and Artistic Milestones

From Taylor Swift's record-breaking tour to debates over art and politics, the year saw global cultural highlights and controversies.

Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature, while Pedro Almodóvar's 'The Room Next Door' claimed the top prize at the Venice Film Festival.
The Berlinale faced intense debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting global polarization in the arts community.
Taylor Swift became the first artist to achieve billionaire status through music and broke records with her 'Eras Tour.'
Activist protests targeting artworks, including an attack on the 'Mona Lisa,' drew attention to climate issues without damaging the protected pieces.
Thomas Mann's 'The Magic Mountain' celebrated its centennial, while Caspar David Friedrich's legacy was revisited on his 250th birthday.