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Euroviews. Deploying innovative technology could help combat the dark art of money laundering ǀ View

The battle against dirty money is far from over. But adopting innovative technologies to follow money trails could be the solution to ending money laundering in Europe.

Italy

One of art world's biggest mysteries solved as missing painting found

A gardener found the missing painting in the walls of the art gallery.

World

Education, arts and crafts in this episode

On the show, Edtech solution in the DRC where a platform is providing children with access to digital lessons and transforming the school experience.

France

France blocks export of €24m long-lost Italian Renaissance painting

The rare artwork was bought by Chilean collectors at auction in October. But now the French state has blocked its export in a bid to keep it in its national collection.

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UK elections: 'We are in for a very rocky and confrontational five years'

We spoke to British writer Jonathan Coe - author of "Middle England" - described as a state of the nation novel after Brexit about his views on the UK as it faces elections that could decide its future relationship with the EU.

United Kingdom

Santa on his bench: Banksy highlights homelessness with new artwork

Banksy's artwork on a wall in Birmingham uses a depiction of Santa on his sleigh to raise the issue of growing homelessness in the UK ahead of this week's general election

USA

'Delicious' $120,000 banana artwork taken off wall and eaten

An artist posted a video of himself taking a $120,000 banana artwork off the wall at a gallery, before peeling and eating it in front of shocked onlookers

Living

Artist saves 11,000 bits of junk to make unusual Christmas 'tree'

The inspiration came from a local petrol station.

Living

WATCH | Tackling climate change in 60 seconds or less

Welcome to the film festival where the only rules are "one mobile, one minute, one film".

United Kingdom

Turner Prize 2019: Award shared between four nominees for first time

Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo, and Tai Shani won the Turner Prize - a highly coveted arts award in the UK - after forming a collective in the name of "solidarity".

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Made of money? Russia artist and billionaire make $1m throne

Visitors of Moscow's Art Residence got the opportunity literally to sit on wads of cash during the presentation of the "X10 Money Throne" artwork.

World

Abu Dhabi Art spotlights French-Tunisian calligraffiti artist El Seed

The 11th edition of Abu Dhabi Art took place between 21-23 November at Maranat Al Saadiyat.

World

How are Lebanese protesters using art to express their views?

Against the backdrop of Lebanon’s political protests, which began in October, a creative and musical art scene emerged.

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Tokyo's artistic scene is vibrant, energetic and unconventional

In partnership with Enjoy my Japan

Discovering Tokyo's diverse artistic scene is perfect for those searching for new ideas in Japan's huge capital.

Living

These Eco-Visionaries are using AI to recreate near-extinct animals

Dystopian evolution and novel solution a presented side by side at The Royal Academy of the Arts

Living

REVIEW | Local produce shines on new menu at The Wellington Club

Brett Duarte's menu at the newly relaunched Wellington Club is embracing vegetarian diners.

Living

36 artists join forces to celebrate the sea

The artists have presented a collection inspired by the deep blue in London.

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Exhibition marks centenary of artist Modigliani's death

The exhibition has fourteen of Modigliani's paintings and twelve of his drawings which the museum says are rarely shown to the public.

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Discover Dubai’s Design District

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Explore the heart of the Emirates' creative industries, where designers, artists and restaurateurs converge

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Exquisitely made collectors dolls on show in Tbilisi

Each detail on every shoe, dress or hair adornment is in itself a work of art Dolls by the celebrated German doll maker Sylvia Weser command price tags of up to ten thousand US dollars