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Japan: Temporary 'poop'-up museum flush with visitors

There are a lot of strange museums out there, but how would you feel about a poop museum?

World

Bigger picture: UAE art exhibit shows a new side to family photographs

Created by Spanish artist Maria José Rodrigues Escolar, the exhibit is part of the Lest We Forget initiative and puts together family photographs - alongside artworks based on them - originating from the UAE and Spain in the late 20th century.

United Kingdom

Watch: Contemporary sculptures fill the Tate with movement

"It's not necessarily about the needle itself or the magnet. It's about that space in between that empty space," says Assistant Curator Helen O'Malley. "

Destinations

Our City Guide to Lille, France

Looking for a city break? Follow our guide to discover the restaurants, hotels and galleries that will enrich your trip.

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United Kingdom

Rapper Stormzy wears Banksy vest, delivers political Glastonbury show

Stormzy's performance was hailed as a defining moment for British rap.

Living

Bones to beauty – the artist reclaiming waste as art

Emma Witter educates us about food waste with her upcycled bone sculptures.

Italy

Watch: British sculptor creates a marine exhibition in Tuscany

Young's Carrara Marble structures are eight metres below the sea and contribute to conserving the area's underwater ecosystem.

China

Watch: Giant dinosaur roams Chinese rice paddy

Lufeng County, home to the spectacle, is renowned for numerous discoveries of dinosaur remains from the Jurassic period.

World

Madagascar's last erotic sculptor

On this edition of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi explores erotic funerary art amongst the Sakalava people in Madagascar.

World News

XPLAINER | Deepfakes threat - who is behind the new AI phenomenon?

XPLAINER | Deepfakes have caused cross-continent tension, with many arguing it represents a threat to modern democracy

USA

Watch: Yoko Ono refugee boat installation goes on display

Visitors are invited to paint their thoughts and feelings about immigration on and around the boat.

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Yoko Ono refugee boat installation goes on display in New York

Visitors are invited to paint their thoughts and feelings about immigration on and around the boat.

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Cuban artist creates drawings underwater

For Cuban artist Sandor Gonzalez, there is no better place to draw than several meters below the surface of the sea

Living

Portrait of an environmental artist: Svabhu Kohli

Svabhu Kohli's illustrations of flora and fauna offer a dreamy glimpse into the artist's love of nature.

France

Europe's largest fresco unveiled in Paris

The mural painting by French street art duo Ella & Pitr measures 2.3 acres and was completed on the rooftop of Pavillion 3 at the Parc des Expositions.

France

Huge painting unveiled near Eiffel Tower to support migrant rescuers

French street artist Saype hand-sprayed a series of clasped hands across the 15,000 square metres of the Champs de Mars.

France

Watch: Paris zoo's resident artist Nenette the orangutan turns 50

The Borneo-born ape arrived at the zoo aged three in 1972 and took up painting several years ago. She works in crayon and watercolour, on paper or using the glass of her enclosure as a canvas.

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Art market growing as annual extravaganza opens in Basel

Prices for big-name artists holding firm, say experts.

Living

This social enterprise is upcycling waste to create jobs

Launched back in 2017, the Koun Association aims to provide jobs for young men and women.

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The international art scene in Dubai continues to grow

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Art Dubai is one of the highlights on the cultural calendar and features work from 42 countries and around 500 artists all sharing perspective and ideas.