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Kew Gardens' Christmas illuminations trail is sold out until January

Preparation for the world famous festive display takes a year of planning, 100 workers, and 25 kilometres of lighting cable.

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High flying London art dealer pleads guilty in €76 million fraud case

Inigo Philbrick once ran galleries across the world that catered swathes of wealthy clients. He increased his wealth substantially by selling 100 per cent ownership of high-value pieces to many different buyers.

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Fabergé's exquisite eggs go on display at V&A

'Fabergé in London: Romance and Revolution' celebrates the world-famous Russian jewellery house that has created luxury items for royals and aristocrats.

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Spotlighting Islamic art's rich history with this bold French series

France is focusing on the rich contributions of Islamic culture to the art world though 18 simultaneous exhibitions across the country.

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Afghan mural destroyed by the Taliban recreated by Japanese designers

Researchers have crafted a "super clone" of an Afghan mural destroyed by the Taliban, to salvage the work's "spirit" for future generations. This one exists 6,000 km away in Japan.

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Dancers come to life as Flamenco Day reminds Spain of its traditions

Flamenco dancing has long been a symbol of Spanish identity. Each year, people gather to recognise the day UNESCO recognised it as part of the country's heritage.

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London's Science Museum plays host to Ancient Greek treasures

The statue of the ancient Greek god of trade, Hermes, is a particular highlight and dates from 100 to 150 BCE.

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Frida Kahlo portrait smashes auction records at €30.8 million

Kahlo's last ever portrait, 'Diego and I', is now the most expensive Latin American art of all time after the sale took place at Sotheby's, New York.

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Swing from clouds at Russia's new 'Serenity and Delight’ exhibition

The new show, based in St. Petersburg's Manezh Central Exhibition Hall, was curated with the goal of creating a 'soft and relaxing atmosphere'.

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Rare Serge Gainsbourg painting worth €30,000 to be auctioned in Paris

The painting – previously owned by the late singer Juliette Greco – is the star of an auction consisting of 750 items.

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Treasures of Sheikh Al Thani welcomed in Paris

From November 18, and for the next 20 years, Paris's Hotel de la Marine will host 120 objects from the Al Thani collection - masterpieces of Islamic art.

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Talks stall between Greece and UK over return of ancient Elgin marbles

The marbles — 17 figures and part of a frieze that decorated the 2,500-year-old Acropolis monument — were taken by Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, in the early 19th century.

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France’s Culture Pass: Who is eligible and what can you buy with it?

Young people across France are being offered the chance to access concerts, museums, and books for free as part of President Macron's new plan.

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How this Italian city defied China in spotlighting dissident artist

After letters of "veiled economic threats" from one country to another, Brescia takes the plunge in opening Europe up to the work of Badiucao.

Climate

In pictures: See classic works of art reimagined for a net-zero future

From Monet to Pissarro to Van Gogh, famous paintings have been reconceptualised in a world engineered for net zero.

Design

London's Courtauld gallery to reopen after 3-year transformation

The historic listed building on the banks of the Thames welcomes visitors back to indulge in one of Europe's most prestigious art collections.

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Meet the artist fixing potholes with ceramics to urge street repairs

Ivan Kravchenko, a 26-year old ceramics artist, is plugging Russia's notoriously potholed roads with beautiful painted patches.

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Elation on the streets of Benin as France returns stolen bronzes

Yesterday marked the return of some of the African kingdom's treasured bronze statues - after over a century of waiting.

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Post-pandemic art market to reach new zenith with in-person auctions

With sales starting on November 15, estimates are to bring in more than $1 billion (over €868m) in a week.

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World's best known Da Vinci replica sold for €210,000 in Paris

The 17th century copy, best known as Hekking's Mona Lisa, exceeded estimates by some margin today Christie's auction house in Paris.