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Modigliani nude fetches record $170 million at auction

A nude painting by Amedeo Modigliani has just fetched a record price of $170.4 million for the Italian artist – and achieved the second highest price

10/11/2015

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USA: Christmas is coming!

07/11/2015

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Can art feeds the hungry

Various artists and designers build sculptures out of canned foods for the annual “Canstruction” competition. At a later date, it will be donated in

06/11/2015

Culture news

Gloria's life: On Your Feet!

On Your Feet is a new Broadway musical about the lives of Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio. Ana Villafane plays Gloria

29/10/2015

Culture news

MoMA: Joaquín Torres García retrospective

A retrospective exhibition on the works of Joaquín Torres García has opened in MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Joaquín Torres García was

27/10/2015

Culture news

H&M teams up with Balmain for new rock'n roll collection

Chocolate and fashion have come together at the Chocolate Show in London with sweet treats gracing the catwalk. Fabulous dresses were on parade and

22/10/2015

Sport

Former Real forward Raul to retire in November

Former Real Madrid star Raul is to retire from football next month following a glittering career that has spanned 21 years. The 38-year-old, who is

16/10/2015

Musica

Desdemona a victim? Never!

A much-anticipated new production of Verdi’s Otello has opened the season at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. It’s a lavish show full of excitement

14/10/2015

Syria

Syria says air strikes alone will spread terrorism

As the international coalition against ISIL and others called on Russia to halt air strikes on targets in Syria. Russia responded by stating the air

02/10/2015

Musica

Center stage: The Metropolitan Opera

01/10/2015

World News

Pope ends busy day in New York with mass at Madison Square Garden

Day four of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States has proven to be his most hectic. The pontiff arrived at New York’s famous Madison Square Garden

26/09/2015

USA

Pope Francis begins second leg of US visit in New York

Pope Francis has been welcomed to New York by throngs of people who lined the city’s Fifth Avenue. The pontiff made his way down the famous artery

25/09/2015

Culture news

Luxury and opulence bring NY Fashion Week to a close

Fashion label Marchesa went back to its roots at New York Fashion Week showing off a collection of over the top luxurious ball gowns with intricate

18/09/2015

Culture news

Lady Gaga stylist makes New York Fashion Week debut

Lady Gaga’s stylist, Brandon Maxwell, has made his New York Fashion Week debut under the watchful eye of his muse. “I can’t even put it into words

17/09/2015

Culture news

'Kinky Boots' hits London's West End

Broadway hit ‘Kinky Boots’ has had its premiere in London to strong reviews. Already a huge success Stateside, it tells the story of Charlie Price

16/09/2015

Culture news

MoMA showcases Picasso the sculptor

An entire floor of New York’s Museum of Modern Art is being devoted to the sculptures of Pablo Picasso in the first exhibition of its kind in nearly

16/09/2015

Culture news

Hilfiger's Caribbean journey for New York fashion week

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and Vogue Editor Anna Wintour were among the front row guests at the Carolina Herrera show in New York. Held at the

15/09/2015

Culture news

Beatles first recording contract up for auction

The first recording contract ever signed by The Beatles is up for auction in New York next month and is expected to sell for upwards of 150, 000

26/08/2015

Sport

Tennis stars exchange the court for Manhattan streets

Tennis stars from past and present have come together on a make-shift court in New York just days ahead of the start of the US Open next week. The

25/08/2015

USA

New York: toplessness in Times Square could change forever

It’s known as the city that never sleeps. A tourist hotspot where anything is possible… But New York is now under scrutiny for its hustlers and

22/08/2015