David Mouriquand

Culture news

European Film Awards 2023: Who will win this year’s Best Film?

It's a tough one to call, as the five films nominated for Best European Film of 2023 at the European Film Awards are some of the strongest of the year. We look at the nominees and give our predictions.

07/12/2023

Lifestyle

Need help with presents? Here's the ultimate Christmas gift guide 2023

Out of ideas for Christmas gifts? We've got you covered.

07/12/2023

Culture news

What were Wikipedia’s most searched topics in 2023?

Can you guess which was the most searched topic on Wikipedia this year?

06/12/2023

Art

International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards 2023 winners

Feast your eyes on the mood altar-ing snaps from this year's International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.

05/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Krampus is coming - Have you been naughty?

Tonight is Krampusnacht (or Krampus Night) - the dark alternative to St Nicholas Day. Here’s why you should be very afraid.

05/12/2023

Culture news

Spotify to cut 17% of its workforce despite turning profit

Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek has said he made the “difficult” decision as economic growth has “slowed dramatically”... despite turning a profit of €65m for the September-November quarter.

04/12/2023

Art

Banksy’s Brexit mural destroyed in UK

Banksy's Brexit mural, valued at approximately £1.4 million, has been destroyed for good, after a 2019 whitewashing and the demolition of the Dover building.

04/12/2023

Culture news

Susan Sarandon apologizes for comments about Jews at rally

The actress says she regrets “diminishing” the long history of antisemitism in remarks at a rally last month, which led her agents to drop her.

04/12/2023

Culture news

Oxford's Word of the Year for 2023 is...

Each year, Oxford University Press chooses a word or expression that has reflected the last 12 months and has potential to have lasting cultural significance or provides a snapshot into history. And this year's word is...

04/12/2023

Culture news

The Dude’s iconic robe from ‘The Big Lebowski’ could be yours

The famous two-piece outfit will star in a Julien’s Auctions sale celebrating the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film, ‘The Big Lebowski’.

03/12/2023

Culture news

Compilation glory: 40 years of 'Now That's What I Call Music'

It’s the world’s best-selling compilation album and it celebrated its 40th anniversary this week...

02/12/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Perfect Days' - Wim Wenders' best film in decades

Wim Wenders takes a lifetime of wisdom and distils it into a meditative and beautiful tale brimming with poetry.

01/12/2023

Design

Let the countdown begin: A guide to the best 2023 advent calendars

It’s the first day of December and that can only mean one thing: The countdown to Christmas has begun. But what kind of advent calendar do you have, and isn't it time you got a better one?

01/12/2023

Art

Legendary French-American photographer Elliott Erwitt dies aged 95

The world of photography mourns a singular talent, whose images "have helped build our general understanding of who we are as a society and as humans."

01/12/2023

Culture news

Iran sends hip-hop artist who rapped about hijab protests back to jail

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was previously charged with "corruption on Earth" and was released from prison two weeks ago after more than a year in custody.

01/12/2023

Lifestyle

ChatGPT turns one: The birthday threatening culture and creativity

2023 has seen some of the biggest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. The readily available ChatGPT is leading the charge. A year after its launch, what has been its impact on culture and the creative world? And should artists be afraid?

30/11/2023

Culture news

Sir Elton John: Next UK election winner can help stop AIDS by 2030

Sir Elton John has told British MPs that the winner of the next general election can "help to end AIDS worldwide by 2030."

30/11/2023

Culture news

Masterpiece or fraud? Second Mona Lisa goes on display in Italy

Experts are divided over whether a painting, the so-called "Isleworth Mona Lisa" is a superior Leonardo da Vinci original or an inferior copy...

30/11/2023

Culture news

Spotify Wrapped 2023: World's most streamed artists and songs revealed

The 2023 edition of Spotify Wrapped reveals this year's most streamed artists, songs and albums. Which ones have you been listening to?

29/11/2023

Art

Best of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

Feast your eyes on the nominees for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. And vote for your favourite!

29/11/2023