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Vermeer exhibition sets attendance record at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum

After 16 weeks, the record-breaking Vermeer exhibition at the Rijksmuseum has concluded, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.

06/06/2023

Culture news

Record-breaking spelling event takes place on Paris' Champs-Élysées

The prestigious Champs-Élysées transformed into a giant classroom, hosting 1650 participants, for what has been deemed the "largest dictation in the world".

05/06/2023

Art

Photography exhibition to display celebrities posing naked with fish

From Judi Dench to Sean Penn: Here's why celebrities have been posing naked with fish since 2009.

05/06/2023

Culture news

Meet the artist creating portraits for the machines of the future

We spoke to Agnieszka Pilat, a Polish-American artist, who is training a trio of robotic dogs to paint autonomously for an upcoming exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial.

02/06/2023

Art

The must-see exhibitions at London Gallery Weekend 2023

With more than 125 participating galleries, the 2023 edition of London Gallery Weekend will see mega-galleries come together to highlight the vibrancy of the UK capital's gallery scene.

01/06/2023

Culture news

Quiz: How well do you know the Roland-Garros?

With this year's French Open underway, we've decided to put your Roland-Garros knowledge to the test and determine whether you possess the qualities required to become a champion in the realm of tennis quizzes.

01/06/2023

Culture news

Watch: Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the phenomenon of "Manhattanhenge"

"Manhattanhenge brings not magic, but majesty" says astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson who coined the term "Manhattanhenge".

31/05/2023

Culture news

Treasure trove of 1,000-year-old Viking coins unearthed in Denmark

What makes this find particularly rare is its connection to Viking King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, one of the last Viking rulers of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and parts of Germany.

29/05/2023

Culture news

Check out these photos from the Contemporary African Photography prize

As we anticipate the announcement of the five winners of the Contemporary African Photography prize, we've handpicked a selection of our favourite projects.

26/05/2023

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Simply The Best: Here's our all time favourite Tina Turner songs

In commemoration of the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Tina Turner, we've curated a selection of six of her most magnificent songs.

25/05/2023

Culture news

Ancient tomb of Pre-Colombian Chancay culture leader found in Lima

Archaeologists have recently discovered the tomb of an elite figure from the pre-Hispanic Chancay culture at the Macaton funerary archaeological site in Peru.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Pierce Brosnan showcases deeply personal artworks in solo exhibition

Pierce Brosnan, known for playing James Bond, takes on his most vulnerable role yet, revealing his artistic side in a solo art exhibition.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Pompeii's latest findings shed light on earthquake destruction

A recent Pompeii find reveals that the inhabitants' downfall wasn't just caused by the volcanic eruption, but by a devastating blend of the eruption and a simultaneous earthquake.

16/05/2023

Culture news

Ukrainian songbird installations sing in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023

Twelve "Soloveiko Songbirds" from different regions of Ukraine have travelled to Liverpool to contribute their song to the audiences at Eurovision.

12/05/2023

Culture news

Ukrainian act bring message of strength to Eurovision Song Contest

We sat down with Tvorchi, the electronic music duo representing Ukraine at Eurovision, to delve into what it means to represent their country and the message they hope to convey to the world.

11/05/2023

Culture news

Austria and Australia favourites ahead of Eurovision second

Following the first Eurovision semi-final in Liverpool on Tuesday, 16 more countries will battle it out on Thursday in the second Eurovision qualifier.

11/05/2023

Culture news

Quiz: How well do you really know Eurovision?

In this quiz, we'll put your knowledge of Eurovision to the test with a mix of fun and challenging questions that cover everything from past winners to iconic performances and more.

09/05/2023

Culture Series

Legendary photographer Michel Haddi recalls working with Tupac Shakur

This month, the work of world-renowned photographer Michel Haddi is being featured at the international photography fair, Photo London.

09/05/2023

Culture news

In photos: Celebrating the life and best looks of Valentin Yudashkin

Legendary Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin made a lasting impact on the fashion world, particularly at major fashion events such as Paris Fashion Week, where he captured the attention of audiences with his striking designs.

07/05/2023

Culture news

Italian historian claims to have finally identified Mona Lisa's bridge

An Italian historian has claimed to have identified the bridge depicted in the background of Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic Mona Lisa painting.

04/05/2023