Culture
European culture: art, music, film, books and ideas.
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Before the fair rolls up: there is more to Basel’s cultural scene than one frenetic week in June
Art Basel may transform Basel during its annual summer spell, but the city’s art ecosystem exists long before the fair and its man…
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‘Some works connect with me naturally and instantly’: Pinyuan Li on the art she collects and why
The usually restrained London-based collector, who grew up in China, can make decisions rapidly when she sees something she really…
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Ibrahim Mahama: ‘All these things are the stains; they are part of the story’
As he recovers from a brutal physical attack, the artist talks about his Münsterplatz commission and why it is important to preser…
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Shuang Li shows how wild weather mirrors our fractured world
For her show at Kunsthalle Basel, the Chinese-born artist has drawn inspiration from the online videos of amateur storm chasers an…
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Rarely seen Max Beckmann works go on show at Hauser & Wirth
The gallery is bringing together the Weimer-era artist's paintings held in private American and European collections
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Russian drone attack on Ukraine damages several cultural sites
A monastery in Kyiv was set ablaze by a missile strike in the latest offensive against the country, with residential buildings als…
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L’Orfeo review – Kentridge’s exhilarating creativity animates compelling Monteverdi
Glyndebourne festival A visual whirlwind accompanies charismatic and stylish performances in William Kentridge’s new staging. In t…
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Voices of Pride: European celebrities advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights
Pride Month, celebrated every June, shines a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ people, their achievements, and the challenges they continue to…
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Anish Kapoor review – this gutsy, gore-splattered show is a divine bloodbath
Hayward Gallery, London Butcher bags, human sacrifice and cavernous black holes … in a world of dry art this stunning exhibition f…
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‘I call this dish Frida Kahlo Against the World. It’s hot and horny!’ My thrilling week of Fridamania in Mexico City
The bar she drank at, the bed she recuperated in, the canals she daytripped to, the studio she stormed out of, the easel she paint…
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Zach Bryan review – colossal US country star converts the UK to his inclusive take on the rodeo
Anfield stadium, Liverpool Bryan challenges country’s macho messaging in emotional songs of breakups, addiction and pain, lapped u…
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Glasgow International 2026 offers reminder of city’s cultural power at a challenging time
The latest edition of the art festival brings together potent work by artists both local and global across more than 30 venues
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Download festival review – Guns N’ Roses flop and Letlive thrive as metal’s biggest fest enters the future
Donington Park, Leicestershire Often criticised for booking the same old legends, the festival hosts a broad span of music’s heavi…
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Tea company's collection of South Asian Modern art soars at Christie's London
Led by a £3.8m painting by Ganesh Pyne, the auction of the Goodricke collection is the latest South Asian sale to smash records
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Anish Kapoor: ‘Just because a thing is big, it doesn’t mean it’s of any interest or even good’
With a retrospective at the Hayward Gallery in London, the Turner Prize-winning artist—known for his monumental creations and use …
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‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump
The actor starts chant after president said he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation, not even a little bit’ Robert …
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The art world honours David Hockney, “who flew the flag higher than any other British artist”
From Tracey Emin to Nicholas Serota, tributes have poured in for the painter since his death at 88 years old on 11 June
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Savage, a play about Paul O’Grady’s rise to national treasure, to premiere in February
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Danny Beard to step into Lily Savage’s heels in Jonathan Harvey’s play Few showbusiness careers begin in…
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Mr Monopoly vs Mr Burns: The Simpsons take over Monopoly Go
Bart and co’s latest video game venture involved the show’s writers, animators and voice talent – plus a showdown between the two …
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The man who bought Diane Keaton’s nail clippers also owns Whoopi Goldberg’s teapot: ‘It will have her fingerprints on it’
The recent auction of the star’s belongings included designer outfits and her iconic bowler hats, but a box of assorted pins prove…
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Familiar Touch review – Kathleen Chalfant is wonderful in subtle, sensual memory loss drama
Director Sarah Friedland brings impressive attention to detail to an audacious debut feature about a woman moved into a retirement…
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Linkin Park ignore the noise with triumphant set at Download Festival
Limp Bizkit and Guns N' Roses were the other headliners at this year's metal and rock extravaganza - we went along.
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From Bloombsbury to Whitehall: new play reimagines life of John Maynard Keynes
The Standard of Living by James Graham traces economist’s influence on British politics and culture UK politics live – latest upda…
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Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.