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Lost and found - the stranger things people leave in library books

Oakland Public Library has unveiled a collection of memorable items found in library books over the last few decades, including love notes, family snapshots and wise advice to younger generations

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Visa pour l'image : Photojournalism in the spotlight at Perpignan

From the war in Ukraine to witnesses and whistleblowers, this year's international photojournalism festival in Perpignan provides a thought-provoking and stimulating window on the world.

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From oil to art - former rig set to become major UK art installation

The “See Monster” will feature a 12-metre waterfall and a 6,000-piece art installation.

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Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is (almost) travelling the world

Now you can wonder in awe at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel without having to visit Rome thanks to an innovative global tour featuring Michelangelo's most famous masterpiece

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Fake food creations go on display in Japan... and they look delicious

A new exhibition in Tokyo is displaying super-realistic and wacky food models made from plastic. But why is this practice so popular in Japan?

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Japanese plastic food artists get creative

Japanese fake food artists are showing off their new creations at a public exhibition in Tokyo.

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The "shocking" designs of Elsa Schiaparelli come to Paris

From Beyoncé to Bella Hadid, the Italian designer's name has made its way back into the headlines. An exhibition in Paris celebrates her craft...

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The Hong Kong Art Fair features "affordable" artworks under $13,000.

Thousands of local and international contemporary artworks are presented at the 9th edition of Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong.

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Van Gogh exhibition in 8K opens in Rio

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro hosts a new 8K-resolution version of "Van Gogh Live.

France

Japan Expo: Japanese popular culture festival returns to Paris

Two past Japan Expos in 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Art

Here's the winner of the UK's Museum of the Year 2022

Art Fund has announced the winner for its prestigious 2022 Museum of the Year award.

Art

This 25-year-old artist creates incredible drawings on a typewriter

James Cook, a 25-year old- artist based in London, creates incredibly detailed drawings using typewriters. But why does he choose to draw using this dated machine?

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Largest ever exhibition of African fashion opens at London's V&A

A new exhibition titled 'Africa Fashion' tells the history of the continent's clothing, and showcases the best of contemporary designers.

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Exhibition in Kyiv tells the stories of journalists killed in war

An exhibition in Kyiv called 'The War Is Not Over Yet' is displaying photos and testimonies of journalists who were victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Art

Documenta head quits amid uproar over anti-Semitism

An exhibit featuring anti-Semitic elements prompted an outcry at the world-famous art show’s opening last month.

Art

Welcome to Europe’s largest open-air digital art exhibition

A giant planet, robot and artificial moon: this is Europe’s largest open-air digital art exhibition

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Major art fair in Switzerland shows support for Ukraine

The world's leading art fair Art Basel opens in Switzerland for its 2022 edition in a more favourable market climate after a two-year gap due to the pandemic. During a press conference, the organisers reiterated their support for Ukraine.

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Art Basel 2022: Here's what's being showcased at the Swiss art fair

From NFTs, to virtual reality experiences, to enormous installations, what's on offer at this year's Art Basel?

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Palestinians swim in Mediterranean sea off a beach in Gaza's Beit Lahia

Palestinians swim in the Mediterranean sea off a beach in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip as students start their summer vacation.

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Can art change how we think about the climate crisis?

London Barbican exhibition Our Time on Earth: Can art change how we think about the climate crisis?