Theo Farrant

Art

Madrid exhibition explores El Greco's influence on Picasso

Much has been written about the influence of El Greco on Picasso's work throughout his life, but the exhibition "Picasso, El Greco and Analytical Cubism" examines this relationship in a very specific way.

14/06/2023

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'Dances With Wolves' actor faces additional charges in Canada

The actor, 46, has been accused of sexually abusing Indigenous girls and women for two decades in multiple states in the US. He now faces additional charges in Canada.

14/06/2023

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Alec Baldwin case: Weapons expert accused of being "hungover" on set

They levelled the accusations on Friday in response to a motion filed last month by Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s attorneys that seeks to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter charge.

14/06/2023

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South Korea celebrates 10 years of K-pop mega group BTS

Fans of K-pop megastars BTS flocked to hotspots around Seoul on Monday to mark the supergroup's 10-year anniversary, with South Korea unveiling a special commemorative stamp series to celebrate.

13/06/2023

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Tony Awards 2023: 'Kimberly Akimbo' & non-binary actors reign supreme

The musical "Kimberly Akimbo" emerged as the unexpected victor at the Tony Awards. J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell also became the first non-binary actors to win Tonys for acting.

12/06/2023

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Padel: A guide to the world's fastest growing racket sport

Padel, the racket sport born in Mexico, has transcended borders and captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide, particularly gaining traction in Europe. Here's why you should join the padel phenomenon.

11/06/2023

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'Girl with a Pearl Earring' exhibition reveals new hidden details

She's got one of the most famous faces in the art world. And now more of her secrets are being shared. “Girl With a Pearl Earring” is the jewel in the collection of The Hague's Mauritshuis Museum. And now she's bigger than ever.

09/06/2023

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Salman Rushdie speaks out in first TV interview since attack

"Writers can outlast the thing that opposes them," said Salman Rushdie in his first television interview after the attack he suffered in August last year, which left him blind in one eye and also paralysed one of his hands.

09/06/2023

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Australia bans Nazi symbols amid rising far-right activity

The Australian government will introduce legislation to ban swastikas and other Nazi symbols nationwide due to an increase in far-right activity, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said Thursday.

08/06/2023

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Paris' Louvre museum hosting Renaissance masterpieces from Naples

From Naples to Paris: The prestigious Louvre museum is presenting an epic six month-long exhibition of Italian Renaissance art.

07/06/2023

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For your reappraisal: Lausse the Cat - The Girl, the Cat and the Tree

In this weekly series, our journalists reappraise a misunderstood record or share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: Lausse the Cat's 'The Girl, the Cat and the Tree'.

07/06/2023

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These are the 15 must-see European art exhibitions this summer

Here's our curated selection of some of the best and most-anticipated European art exhibitions taking place this summer.

07/06/2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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