| |  | | What is next on your travel bucket list? The island nation of Sri Lanka could be a good candidate as it emerges from a tourism slump. For citizens of India, China, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, Sri Lanka's free visa scheme will surely be a perk. The island has begun to concentrate on sustainability in its approach to revive the tourism industry, with a focus on luxury and high-value travelers, rather than low-cost mass tourism. | |  | | A renowned Japanese modern artist is finding himself, at age 87, examining and evaluating his substantial legacy. Tadanori Yokoo began his career in his 20s as a graphic designer. But a visit to a Picasso exhibition in 1980 changed his trajectory. "I went in as a graphic designer and walked out as a painter," said Yokoo. Take a look at some of his iconic work and dive into his artistic history. | |  | | Elsewhere on the Life & Arts desk, we offer you a story about the emergence of a new force in cinema: Bangladesh. The country's movie industry has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbor India, but award-winning films such as "The Wrestler" are putting Bangladesh on the map. | |
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