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Dystopian beauty: Why you should visit Germany’s former industrial hub

This former industrial heartland has transformed coal into culture - with some spectacular results.

09/09/2023

Culture news

Museum lifts decades-long ban on photos of Picasso’s Guernica

For decades, visitors were forbidden to photograph the masterpiece, even without flash.

08/09/2023

Culture news

An Unexpected Journey: Exploring contemporary art at Gallerie d’Italia

The Milan venue of Intesa Sanpaolo's stunnning galleries may have put on its most impressive show yet - a visual journey through Italian and international contemporary art.

07/09/2023

Culture news

Swiss exhibition explores the wild and vibrant world of Fauvism

The newly opened exhibition features French masterpieces from the likes of Henri Matisse, André Derain, Raoul Dufy and Maurice de Vlaminck.

02/09/2023

Art

The best upcoming art exhibitions in Europe this autumn

Hoping to immerse yourself in the world of European art and culture this autumn but not quite sure what's on and what's worth seeing? We've got you covered.

30/08/2023

Culture news

'Stolen' totem pole to return home to Canada from Scottish museum

The vast artefact is being prepared for return from the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to the Nisga'a Nation, an indigenous group based on the west coast of Canada, after it was 'stolen' nearly a century ago.

28/08/2023

Culture news

British Museum director steps down over stolen items controversy

Hartwig Fischer released a statement announcing his resignation.

25/08/2023

Culture news

British Museum sacks staff member over missing and stolen items

The museum says the pieces include "gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th Century BC to the 19th Century AD".

17/08/2023

Culture news

United States return 266 incredibly valuable stolen artefacts to Italy

Among the looted items are works from the periods of the Etruscan civilisation, Magna Graecia, and Imperial Rome, with the oldest ones dating back to the ninth century B.C.

14/08/2023

Art

Which are the most artistic cities in Europe?

Wondering which European cities are the best when it comes to art? Check out the rankings...

09/08/2023

Culture news

J.K. Rowling airbrushed from museum over “transphobic” views

Evanesco, Rowling!

08/08/2023

Culture news

New York immersive exhibition traces the evolution of hip-hop

Through state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, a new exhibition in New York is bringing 50 years of hip-hop to life.

07/08/2023

Culture news

David Hockney's portrait of Harry Styles to go on display in London

Earlier this year, legendary artist David Hockney met and painted one of pop music's biggest superstars - Harry Styles.

03/08/2023

Culture news

4000-year-old menhir statues at risk of erosion warn conservationists

Aged at least 4,000 years, the enigmatic menhir statues are facing a grave threat from erosion, caution the conservators.

02/08/2023

Culture news

Muzeum Susch honours a hidden gem of Polish avant-garde art

Muzeum Susch, an extraordinary privately owned museum nestled in a serene Swiss mountain village, is paying homage to a hidden gem of Polish avant-garde art.

27/07/2023

Culture news

London's Migration Museum aims to 'shine a light' on UK history

From the co-founder of Marks & Spencer, to designer Jimmy Choo, or local neighbourhood restaurateurs, an exhibition at London's Migration Museum highlights migrants crucial role in shaping Britain.

22/07/2023

Culture news

FIFA Museum unveils pop-up Women's World Cup exhibition in Sydney

With this year's Women's World Cup now underway, the FIFA Museum in Sydney is presenting a special pop-up exhibition celebrating the individuals who have played a pivotal role in shaping the women's game.

22/07/2023

Culture news

Italy wants fewer foreigners running its museums and galleries

Cecilie Hollberg won landmark court cases to protect the marble masterpiece David’s familiar image against misuse.

19/07/2023

Culture news

Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

Long summer days, hot, sticky nights. If you're staying in to shelter or planning to hit the streets, here's our guide to the best of what's on this week in movies, games, museums and music.

14/07/2023

Art

Glasgow's Burrell collection wins UK museum of the year

Amidst a vibrant European cultural landscape, a few exceptional museums rise to claim their rightful place among the best of the best in 2023.

13/07/2023