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British Museum explores final decades of Michelangelo’s life in new exhibition

Michelangelo, the Italian genius behind the breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling and the iconic statue of David, is often celebrated for…

My Europe

Pope greets artists and inmates at Venice Biennale

The Vatican chose to stage its pavilion inside Venice’s women’s prison, and through a deal with the Italian Justice Ministry,…

Society & culture

Lost portrait by Gustav Klimt sold for €30 million at auction in Vienna

A portrait of a young woman by Gustav Klimt that was long believed to be lost was sold at an…

Society & culture

Alfredo Cunha: The photojournalist who defined Portugal’s Carnation Revolution

On 25 April 1974, Alfredo Cunha was working as a photographer for ‘O Século’, a daily newspaper published in Lisbon.…

Society & culture

Indigenous artists scoop Venice Biennale’s Golden Lions

First Nations artist, Archie Moore, has clinched the prestigious Golden Lion Award for Best National Participation at the 60th edition…

World

Venice Biennale titled ‘Foreigners Everywhere’ gives voice to outsiders

Brazilian curator Adriano Pedrosa’s main show, which accompanies 88 national pavilions for the seven-month run, is strong on figurative painting,…

Society & culture

Banksy’s Bankstree: Artist confirms new artwork on London building

Mysterious street artist Banksy has confirmed a new mural, which surfaced on the side of a building on Finsbury Park’s…

Society & culture

One man and his compass: Meet the cartographer-turned-artist bringing snow to life

Taking a ski lift to a remote mountain, walking for up to 10 hours in thick snow to draw huge…

Society & culture

Microscopic masterpieces: See the world’s smallest handmade sculptures

Dr Willard Wigan MBE has made his name as the ‘world’s greatest micro artist’ for his mind-boggling creations that are…

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