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Dogs know more than humans: Artists reimagine Poland's Silesia region
Silesia as a holiday resort? A collection of artists have come together to portray the Polish coal capital in many ways. In a new exhibition Michał Prażmo portrays the region as a quirky venue for dogs and aliens, while others fill it with symbols, faith and ties across generations.
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Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to Japan
Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation.
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Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait
A portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is drawing around 900 visitors a day to Berlin’s Bode Museum, an increase of up to 90% compared with the same period last year. The painting has sparked reflections on Merkel’s 16 years in power, with some visitors expressing nostalgia.
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Peak performance: Land artist Saype uses Swiss Alps for giant frescoes
The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear.
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Premier painter: Winston Churchill's rare works in London show
Winston Churchill place in history is secured by his role as Britain's wartime leader but his private and prolific passion for painting is less known. Now, a new exhibition at London's Wallace Collection aims to explore his life as an artist.
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Urban Art Biennale: Rust and decay revitalise Völklingen Ironworks
At one of Europe’s most imposing industrial relics, urban artists are transforming rust, dust and decay into a giant open-air gallery. The Urban Art Biennale has returned to Germany’s Völklingen Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
