Theo Farrant

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Ukraine launches its first international expo in Kyiv since the war

From canvases, sculptures, installations or audiovisual works, Ukrainian art and culture is in a fight for its very survival as the first anniversary approaches of Russia's unprovoked attack. Ukraine launches its first international expo in Kyiv since the war

17/02/2023

Culture news

Take a look at the winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year

We could list every adjective in the dictionary to describe our feelings about these wonderful shots, but instead we invite you to take a look yourself and prepare to be amazed.

16/02/2023

Culture news

Council removes part of Banksy's domestic abuse artwork

Council removes part of Banksy's domestic abuse artwork

15/02/2023

Culture news

Everything you may have missed from the Brit Awards 2023

Harry Styles wins big: Everything you may have missed from the Brit Awards

13/02/2023

Culture news

10 of the biggest adverts you may have missed at the Super Bowl 2023

From a 'Breaking Bad' reunion to Ben Affleck's Batman making a comeback, here are 10 of the most memorable ads from this year's Super Bowl extravaganza.

13/02/2023

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Scientists just got a step closer to cracking the code of mummy making

Scientists just got a step closer to cracking the code of mummification. A new study published in the journal Nature found what substances were used to preserve bodies, and some were sourced as far as Southeast Asia.

12/02/2023

Design

How designers at Stockholm Furniture Fair are promoting sustainability

Sustainability is a hot topic at the 2023 Stockholm Furniture Fair, where designers and manufacturers from all over the world gather to showcase their latest creations.

09/02/2023

Culture news

Rijksmuseum to host the world's largest exhibition on Vermeer

On Friday (10 February) The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam are opening the largest exhibition on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer ever - displaying 28 of his masterpieces.

09/02/2023

Culture news

LeBron James: The rise and rise of the NBA's all-time leading scorer

LeBron James has made history, becoming the NBA's all-time career leading scorer, overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record. Let's take a look at his rise to superstardom and his mark on the cultural map.

08/02/2023

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20 of the best photos from this year's Sony World Photography Awards

From piercing yellow-eyed owls to electrifying Moroccan horse racing festivals, here are 20 of the most stunning photographs from this year's Sony World Photography Awards.

07/02/2023

Culture news

Salman Rushdie speaks out in first interview since New York attack

In his first interview since being attacked with a knife at a literary event in New York last year, Salman Rushdie expressed gratitude for having survived the incident

07/02/2023

Culture news

How this statue depicting Hercules was discovered in a Rome sewer

An ancient statue depicting Roman demi-god Hercules has been discovered during sewage repair works underneath an archaeological park in the Italian capital.

06/02/2023

Culture news

Kings League: Inside Gerard Piqué's 7-aside football tournament

Men in masks in sport are normally associated with pro-wrestling but Gerard Piqué's Kings League also has its heroes and villains - all playing for glory in an imaginative seven-a-side football competition that creating a stir in the stands and on streaming platforms.

05/02/2023

Culture news

You can now see this €43m French masterpiece at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay in Paris has recently obtained a beloved Impressionist painting by Gustave Caillebotte, thanks to the financial support of luxury goods giant LVMH.

02/02/2023

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Why episode three of HBO's 'The Last of Us' is a complete masterpiece

Why the third episode of HBO's 'The Last of Us' will be 2023's most memorable piece of television

02/02/2023

Culture news

Here's how you can spend a night with Seth Rogen in a luxury LA home

Seth Rogen is inviting overnight bookings at a luxury Los Angeles home filled with ceramics he has made himself - and will join paying guests for part of the evening, to offer pottery pointers.

01/02/2023

Culture news

Women now allowed to participate in Europe's largest fire festival

For the first time in its 142-year history, women and girls will participate in the torchlit procession at Lerwick's Up Helly Aa festival.

31/01/2023

Art

Visually impaired artist exhibits colourful Braille art in London

'The Power of Touch' is acclaimed visually impaired artist Clarke Reynolds' first London solo exhibition.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Pamela Anderson opens up about her stolen sex tape in new Netflix doc

Pamela Anderson has been making headlines again for revelations in the documentary “Pamela, A Love Story,” coming to Netflix on 31 January

30/01/2023

Culture news

Egypt unveils new finds including two tombs and golden sarcophagus

Egypt unveils new discoveries including two tombs and gold-covered sarcophagus

30/01/2023