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Picasso tried to destroy her — now Françoise Gilot has her own gallery in his museum
14.03.2024
Picasso tried to destroy her — now Françoise Gilot has her own gallery in his museum
Françoise Gilot was the only woman to ever dump Pablo Picasso, and he promised to destroy her career because of…
Is the Scream franchise back on track? It would seem so – with some fan reservations
13.03.2024
Is the Scream franchise back on track? It would seem so – with some fan reservations
After some sizeable controversy, finally some good news: Scream Queen Neve Campbell will make her return to the franchise in…
Pancaked Popes & bananas: What is the Vatican’s surprising choice for the Venice Biennale?
13.03.2024
Pancaked Popes & bananas: What is the Vatican’s surprising choice for the Venice Biennale?
Have you heard of the Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan? He’s the one behind the infamous “Comedian” — the ripe…
Contextualising controversy: Why artist Keith Piper is defending a ‘racist’ mural at Tate Britain
13.03.2024
Contextualising controversy: Why artist Keith Piper is defending a ‘racist’ mural at Tate Britain
What should be done about offensive art? It’s a complex question that continues to plague museum directors and society at…
Was it wise for García Márquez’s sons to publish a novel their father did not want released?
13.03.2024
Was it wise for García Márquez’s sons to publish a novel their father did not want released?
Gabriel García Márquez’s two sons disregarded their father’s wishes not to publish his last work of fiction posthumously, but judging…
Condemnations mount for Jonathan Glazer’s ‘morally indefensible’ Oscars speech
13.03.2024
Condemnations mount for Jonathan Glazer’s ‘morally indefensible’ Oscars speech
The Oscars this year were a relatively tame affair, with very few stars and filmmakers directly speaking out about the…
Roman Polanski to face trial in US on rape lawsuit in 2025
13.03.2024
Roman Polanski to face trial in US on rape lawsuit in 2025
A woman has sued director Roman Polanski, alleging he raped her in his home when she was a minor in…
A chat with Ai-Da: The world’s first lifelike robot artist advocating for a universal AI symbol
13.03.2024
A chat with Ai-Da: The world’s first lifelike robot artist advocating for a universal AI symbol
This wasn’t my usual interview. As I logged in to the Zoom meeting, there, on my computer screen, was a…
Rescued shells from Captain Cook’s third voyage go on show for first time in 100 years
13.03.2024
Rescued shells from Captain Cook’s third voyage go on show for first time in 100 years
The shells collected during Captain Cook’s ill-fated third voyage are set to go on display in Northumberland, England, where visitors…
Festival watch: Here are the unmissable European music festivals of 2024
12.03.2024
Festival watch: Here are the unmissable European music festivals of 2024
While everyone might be buzzing over the «big hitters» like Coachella, or eagerly awaiting Glastonbury’s line-up, we’ve got some news for…
