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Landmarks and buildings lit up as Berlin's Festival of Lights begins

Under the motto "together we shine," the historic centre of Berlin was lit up on Friday evening with installations on monuments and historical buildings throughout the city.

Cult

Cultural highlights across Europe: Where and when to go

Since the lockdowns have lifted in Europe, galleries and exhibition halls are now welcoming visitors for the summer months for a cross-section of varied exhibits to tempt artistic taste buds.

Living

The stunning vegan cakes made with foraged natural ingredients

Hyper-realistic cakes are all the rage on Twitter, but have you ever eaten a cake as in-touch with nature as these?

USA

Christo, artist who wrapped world's landmarks, dies at 84

Christo and his wife, Jeanne-Claude, famously cloaked Berlin's Reichstag, Paris's Pont Neuf and Australia's Little Bay in reams of fabric.

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United Arab Emirates

UK artists take pulp fiction to the Arab world

Renowned artists, the Connor Brothers, highlight how humour can be used to help discuss sensitive topics. They maintain this ethos whilst taking their artwork to the Arab world.

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Thousands of tattoo enthusiasts attend Rio de Janeiro artist event

The organisers expect about 25,000 people to participate in Rio de Janeiro's Tattoo Week this year.

Living

Ghost-like tree sculpture reminds us of the reality of deforestation

British artist Lauren Baker exhibits ‘An Open Dialogue with Nature’ at the Other Art Fair in London.

Living

Dale Chihuly on his latest exhibition at Kew Gardens

One of the world’s most daring glass artists has taken over London’s Royal Botanic Gardens with an exhibition not to be missed.

Turkey

Artist juxtaposes two different worlds in one photo collage

Turkish collage artist Uğur Gallenkuş has created an innovative photography project — juxtaposing two different worlds within a single image.

Sweden

Swedish judge finds A$AP Rocky guilty of assault in Stockholm

The court finds that the defendants were not in a situation where they were entitled to self-defence and that they have assaulted the victim by hitting and kicking him. But the rapper will avoid prison.

Living

10 clever and sustainable design ideas from the future

We examine an array of eco-conscious innovations in design.

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Nigerian artist transforms scribbles into creative artwork

Olarinde Ayanfeoluwa has found an unusual way to express herself and create art in Lagos, Nigeria. What starts out as distorted scribbles slowly shapes into portraits as well as cartoon and fantasy characters.

Living

3 artists paying tribute to recycling at Masterpiece London

I spent an afternoon at Masterpiece London and found 3 artists that boast sustainability credentials.

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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.

Angola

Explore African art: Contemporary creations reflecting diversity is showcasing strongly in Angola

In partnership with Infotur Angola

A new generation of contemporary artists from the continent has now become an integral part of the global art scene, and a new generation of artists and gallery owners is growing-up in South Africa, Uganda and Angola.

Living

“Think of your closet like an art gallery”

Our Q&A with ethical fashion blogger Aditi Mayer

Living

New Banksy appears overnight as climate protests finish in London

Suspected Banksy appears with a powerful message in Marble Arch

France

Artists pick up their pencils to pay tribute to Notre Dame cathedral

Here's our selection of the best images.

Living

Meet Style Icon Debra Rapoport who turns garbage into fashion

An old newspaper or a toilet paper roll can give inspiration for her next one of a kind creation.

Netherlands

Artist David Hockney rescued from lift in Amsterdam

Firefighters were called to Amsterdam's Conservatorium Hotel on Wednesday evening after artist David Hockney found himself stuck in a lift.