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How a mob-stolen painting was returned to its owners 54 years later

The John Opie painting, titled "The Schoolmistress," was recovered in St. George, Utah, and traced back to a house sale involving a convicted mobster.

Art

Vatican plans €700,000 restoration of St Peter's Basilica baldachin

Vatican officials have announced a €700,000 restoration of St. Peter's Basilica's baldachin. The project aims to complete the first extensive work on Bernini's masterpiece in 250 years before Pope Francis' 2025 Jubilee.

Lifestyle

Watch: Kidult collectables are the top trend at London Toy Fair 2024

From robotic football trainers to the booming kidult collectables sector for ages 12 and above, the London Toy Fair showcased a playground of innovation.

Culture news

Could this Palestinian singer be representing Iceland at Eurovision?

A Palestinian singer has been named as a participant in Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest selection process, amidst broader discussions about the Nordic country potentially boycotting the event.

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Art

Minimalist artist Carl Andre, accused of killing his wife, dies at 88

Andre, who was accused of killing his wife Ana Mendieta in 1985, was an early pioneer of the Minimalist art movement, reducing sculpture to its most simple form.

Lifestyle

Bridal gowns to quiet luxury chic: The very best of Paris Couture Week

Paris Couture Week is in full swing, showcasing the crème de la crème of high-end fashion. Elie Saab, Dior, Armani, and Stéphane Rolland have so far stolen the spotlight!

Culture news

Brit Awards 2024: Raye makes history with seven nominations

This year's Brit Awards shortlist also includes Central Cee, J Hus, Dua Lipa, Blur, Calvin Harris, Young Fathers, Dave, and Little Simz among the nominated artists.

Design

The Mac turns 40: A timeline of Apple's revolutionary computer design

To celebrate the Mac's 40 year anniversary, Euronews Culture's delved into our digital archives to put together a photo timeline of Apple's marvellous design and innovation over the years.

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Nude performer sues MoMA for turning 'blind eye' to 'groping'

The performance artist cites seven instances of "groping" in a legal complaint, involving Imponderabilia, a performance piece originally staged by Abramović in 1977.

Art

Watch: New archaeological museum unveils ancient marble map of Rome

The Forma Urbis Museum recently unveiled an exhibition featuring an ancient marble map of Rome dating back to 203-211 AD.

Art

Take a look inside this luxury Rome hotel housing over 1,000 artworks

A luxury five-stare hotel in Rome, boasting a collection of over 1000 extraordinary artworks, is now welcoming visitors with guided tours.

Culture news

"California Soul" singer Marlena Shaw dies aged 81

Shaw's music has been widely sampled by hip-hop artists including Drake, Ghostface Killah, Gang Starr, and ScHoolboy Q.

Design

Paris Design Week 2024: Here are 8 highlights you must check out

Maison & Objet and Paris Déco Off, two heavy hitters of Parisian design fairs, are in full swing. Amidst the sea of exhibits, here are some of our favourites to check out.

Food and Drink

Limburg pie earns EU recognition as a protected regional delight

Attention pastry lovers! Vlaai pie is officially Limburgish. From 22 January, pie from Limburg will have the protected geographical indication (also known as the PGI label).

Art

Everything you need to know about London Art Fair 2024

After a "tough year" for the art market, hopes are high for 2024, as London Art Fair returns to the Business Design Centre in north London.

Culture news

Take a look at Jodie Comer's disaster drama 'The End We Start From'

New British disaster movie "The End We Start From", which will be released in UK cinemas on 19 January, stars Jodie Comer, Mark Strong and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Culture news

Peru recovers more than 200 extraordinary pre-Hispanic artefacts

The diverse collection of repatriated objects includes pre-Hispanic objects, such as Quipus, Lithic artefacts, Inca sculptures, Chancay culture textiles, and ceramic pieces.

Lifestyle

Take a look at Pharrell Williams’ latest Americana-inspired collection

The collection seamlessly blended Wild West aesthetics with modern luxury, showcasing loose proportions, Vegas-style suiting, and a unique collaboration with Dakota and Lakota nation artists.

Culture news

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: TV drama exposes scandal in shadows

A four-part TV series, focusing on a UK Post Office scandal, has demonstrated the enormous power of docudrama to raise awareness. Within a week the government changed its policy as the public outcry grew over true-life cases involving hundreds of people who faced erroneous fraud claims.

Art

Close-up Photographer of the Year: Take a look at the winning images

A bird in flight photographed from inside a hollowed-out tree stump wins the £2,500 cash prize and title of Close-up Photographer of the Year 2024.

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