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Historic Italian theatres vying for UNESCO's World Heritage status

Eighteen historic condominium-style theatres across Italy's Marche, Emilia Romagna and Umbria regions are seeking to be recognised by UNESCO and are hoping for a place on its prestigious World Heritage List.

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Shakespeare Down Under: Australia to house the Bard's First Folio

Australia's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has opened its highly anticipated new library, featuring 30,000 items, including Shakespeare's First Folio. The collection ranges from children's books and artworks to rare books and historic maps.

Art

Mozart at 270: Salzburg unveils 300 gold-coloured statuettes

To mark Mozart's 270th birth anniversary, German artist Ottmar Hörl has partnered with the Mozarteum Foundation to create 300 small statuettes of the composer with his dog. The open-air exhibition is on display in the Austrian city of Salzburg, the renowned composer's hometown.

Cinema

Rome organising open air film screenings to deal with heatwave

As part of a city initiative, Rome is inviting residents to watch films at more than 50 outdoor cinemas to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. The programme features a mix of new releases and classic films.

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Art

Why has this Dutch museum covered the floor in peanut butter?

Fancy a sticky, nutty treat? This Dutch museum might be able to help. Forty tubs of peanut butter have been spread at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - here's why.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' and Gracie Abrams' third album to the Tate Modern showcasing the works of influential Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta - here's what to look out for this week.

Lifestyle

Famed fashion designer Martin Margiela auctions off personal archives

Reclusive Belgian fashion designer and artist Martin Margiela, famous for his upcycled aesthetic and deconstructed designs, gave a rare peek into his world by selling off his archives.

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Madonna's second dance floor avowal: Is 'Confessions II' hit or miss?

Madonna releases her highly-anticipated album 'Confessions II', a spiritual sequel to 2005's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'. Madge fan Mikhail Calvez delves into the tracklist and assesses whether the dance floor is still alive in 2026.

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Miley Cyrus gets her very own Barbie doll

Mattel releases yet another celebrity Barbie - this time with the American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus.

Design

Prix Versailles reveals world's most beautiful emporiums for 2026

Seven retail locations from around the world have been chosen by Prix Versailles as the world's most beautiful emporiums in 2026.

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Floptropica: Explaining Gen-Z's favourite country

If you're looking for a place to go this summer and escape the worries of everyday life, we've got you covered. However, before you book a ticket, there is just one small problem...

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Get ready for the French Fête de la Musique 2026

If you are out and about anywhere in France on 21 June 2026, your ears will be in for a treat as the 45th edition of the now world-famous music event "Fête de la musique" takes place. The lineup country-wide is very promising...

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New exhibition invites visitors to interract with artworks

The groundbreaking choreographer William Forsythe invites the public to visit his new exhibition, taking place in the Netherlands. There's a twist, as traditional museum rules don't apply.

Art

Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent united in French exhibition

The exhibition held at the Musée Matisse Nice in France showcases 160 works by famous painter Henri Matisse and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. The exhibition runs until 28 September 2026.

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Pride Month 2026: Which European celebrities support LGBTQIA+ rights?

Pride Month, celebrated every June, shines a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ people, their achievements, and the challenges they continue to face. While support for the community often becomes more visible during this time of year, many public figures advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights year-round.

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Denmark's Den Gamle By scoops best European Museum of the Year Award

Den Gamle By, located in Aarhus, Denmark, has claimed the European Museum of the Year Award 2026 for setting a "new benchmark for innovation and relevance" and for its "public impact in the museum sector."

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EMYA 2026: Which museum will be named Europe’s best?

Thirty-four nominees are eyeing this year’s European Museum of the Year Award - from Portugal and Estonia to Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Here are some of the museums competing for the right to be called Europe's best museum of 2026.

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'Do not ever use my music': Ariana Grande slams the White House

The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande.

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Kremlin-backed artist uses AI deepfakes and stirs controversy

Kremlin-backed artist Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman, has made extensive use of AI deepfakes in his latest music video 'Mother Russia' ('Rossiya – Mama'). This has stirred much controversy.

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Why is clothing giant Patagonia suing famous drag queen Pattie Gonia?

American clothing company Patagonia has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia, prompting a public dispute over branding, activism, and intellectual property rights.

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