Guillermo del Toro parts with rare horror memorabilia after wildfires
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Rosana Paulino receives Munch Museum's artistic freedom award
Home to the world's largest collection of works by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, the museum aims to pay tribute to his legacy of promoting "artistic expression" and creative freedom.
Why are environmentalists going up against the Guggenheim?
The museum’s plans for two new sites – one in Guernica and another within the Urdaibai reserve – have drawn ire from activists who warn of environmental degradation.
Remarkable coin collection bought by UK trust for over €5 million
A remarkable collection of 2,584 silver pennies dating back to the Norman Conquest has been acquired for £4.3 million (around €5.16 million), setting a record as the most valuable treasure ever discovered in the UK.
Dive into experimental design at Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven
Eindhoven is known year round for being the design capital of the Netherlands, but the city’s design credentials peak each autumn with the arrival of Dutch Design Week.
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Dutch museum buys Van Gogh painting for over €8.5 million
Vincent van Gogh’s 'Head of a Woman (Gordina de Groot)' is thought to be the most expensive van Gogh picture ever bought by an institution.
How Cornish pasties made their mark on a Mexican mining town
Though their fillings may be a little spicier, the resemblance between the Mexican “paste” and traditional Cornish pasty is uncanny. The story of the somewhat unlikely legacy of the English snack takes us back 200 years, across the Atlantic Ocean, and down a few mines.
French-Haitian artist Gaëlle Choisne wins the Prix Marcel Duchamp
Choisne’s work, infused with mysticism, explores the connections between the personal and the universal and often addresses sociopolitical issues. Judges praised her winning installation as combining "gravity and lightness".
Actor Abou Sangaré’s journey sheds light on French immigration debate
French film 'Souleymane’s Story' (L'Histoire de Souleymane) follows the life of an undocumented asylum seeker. It has also drawn attention to the real-life situation of the film’s lead, Abou Sangaré, who still has the threat of deportation hanging over him – despite being an award-winning actor.
Get the lowdown on Iceland’s film industry at RIFF
In recent years, Iceland has made a name for itself as a prime location for film production, welcoming movie makers from around the world. Where better to learn about the industry than the country’s premier film event, the Reykjavík International Film Festival?
Vive l’impressionnisme! Unseen treasures at the Van Gogh Museum
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, one of the most significant movements in art history. Along with galleries across Europe, the Van Gogh Museum is marking the occasion, spotlighting renowned yet rarely seen works.
Delve into Icelandic and international film at RIFF
The curtain rises Thursday (26 September) on the 21st Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) – Iceland’s biggest annual film event – bringing an impressive roster of screenings, events and famous guests to the Icelandic capital.
Reflections: Dive into Ukrainian film, past and present, in London
Presented by Ukrainian Institute London, the 2024 Ukrainian Film Festival is bringing Ukrainian cinema to Soho. Its theme, 'Reflections', speaks to notions of self-reflection and self-determination - particularly salient concerns for a country under attack.
Tallinn Design Festival takes over the Estonian capital – and beyond
The largest design festival in the Baltics, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival is bringing the best of Estonian and international design to an unexpected corner of the capital – and even beyond the city.
Pre-loved fashion takes the front row at London Fashion Week
The shows by eBay and Oxfam were the first on-schedule catwalks to exclusively feature second-hand clothing.
Haider Ackermann named new creative director of Tom Ford
Ackermann is taking the reins immediately, with his first collection for the brand set to debut during Paris Fashion Week in March 2025.
London celebrates the creativity of disabled artists at Unlimited
The five-day festival at London’s Southbank Centre ranges from art installations and dance performances, to poetry and neurodiverse club nights.
Palestinian artist Mirna Bamieh bridges food and art in Paris
Bamieh’s Sour Things show is the inaugural exhibition at Dubai gallery NIKA Project Space's new Paris outpost, opening 8 September.
Design unveiled for London slavery memorial
Six artists were shortlisted to create a London memorial to victims of the transatlantic slave trade. Now, after a public vote, the final design has been revealed.
Oasis confirm reunion and announce 2025 world tour
It's been 15 years since Noel and Liam Gallagher played their last gig together, having split up after a backstage fight in Paris.
Nazi-looted painting back with heirs of Jewish owner
The artwork by German landscape painter Carl Blechen was seized by the Gestapo in 1942 and set to appear in Hitler’s Fürhermuseum.
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