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'Picasso: Faces and Figures' exhibition opens in Madrid

A new retrospective exhibition in Madrid, explores the portraits and ever-changing style of Pablo Picasso

Art

Who built Stonehenge? A new exhibition in London might have the answer

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London aims to shine a light on the iconic Stonehenge: it's purpose, cultural significance and the people that made it

Food and Drink

The story behind 'Baci': Europe's most romantic chocolate turns 100

The Perugina chocolate confectionary company marks the 100 year milestone of this beloved confectionary.

Art

How to buy an NFT of Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' for Valentine's Day

Vienna's Belvedere Palace Museum is entering into the digital world of NFT art with their latest Gustav Klimt 'The Kiss' NFT drop

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Here are some of the world's most unusual Valentine's Day traditions

We've scoured the world from Thailand to Serbia to find the unimaginable things people do to share their love on Valentine's Day.

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Georgia rescues ancient wooden skate tradition in snowy mountain race

Locals of the remote, picturesque town of Mestia, deep in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, are reviving an ancient local tradition for a new generation.

Art

How can you see Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel paintings in Madrid?

The exhibition allows visitors to experience arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements up close, with a never-before-seen perspective.

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Sagrada Familia plans put 3,000 families at risk of eviction

A dispute between local residents and the Sagrada Familia construction team has arisen from their future plan to demolish housing blocks in order to complete Gaudi's vision of the basilica.

Lifestyle

Over 5,000 Costa Rican orchid blooms transform London's Kew Gardens

Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew has just unveiled its annual orchid festival, turning a sliver of southwest London into a riot of tropical colour and flora.

Culture news

La Endiablada: Spain's loud, colourful, dancing devil festival

Spain's La Endiablada festival returns after last year's cancellation due to COVID-19

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Roma actress smashes stigma in Bucharest Theatre's one-woman-show

Growing up Alina Serban didn't see herself represented on television, in movies or books. Shunned from the cultural mainstream, she is taking matters into her own hands.

Food and Drink

Would you eat this 3D printed plant-based steak?

Redefine Meat has commercially launched the world's first whole cut plant-based 3D printed steak in Europe.

Art

Series on childhood arrives at the late Joaquín Sorolla's Spanish home

A collection of work depicting the theme of childhood by the Spanish 'Master of Light' will be displayed Sorolla Museum this year.

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Meet the Bosnian 'Viking' living as his favourite fictional character

Escaping his life as a builder in Germany, Stipe Pleic decided to return to his hometown in Bosnia and live life as a viking.

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Meet the calligrapher preserving Hong Kong's Chinese New Year crafts

In the run up to the Lunar New Year, Hong Kong's calligraphy artists set up on the streets. With brush and ink, they create traditional decorations that are a seasonal feature at homes and offices.

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'Pam and Tommy': the story of the most infamous sex tape ever made

'Pam and Tommy' uncovers the story behind Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's infamous sex tape, a defining moment in 90s popular culture. But what can fans expect from its fictionalisation?

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Finnish inventor builds spinning Olympic Rings out of a frozen lake

"A few weeks ago I got a call from Switzerland saying, 'Hey this is cool a cool thing, you can use the logo'," says artist Janne Käpylehto.

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Prince Charles unveils Holocaust survivor portrait series

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall spent Holocaust Memorial Day with 'seven remarkable individuals' who sat for a set of portraits displayed in the Queen's Gallery.

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Why is Boris Johnson such an easy target for political cartoonists?

Following allegations of Boris Johnson's parties at Downing Street being in breach of coronavirus restrictions, it is a busy time of year for political cartoonists.

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Francis Bacon exhibit - blurring the lines between humans and animals

Spanning Bacon’s 50-year career, the 'Francis Bacon: Man and Beast' exhibition includes some of Bacon’s earliest works and his last-ever painting

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