Culture
European culture: art, music, film, books and ideas.
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I Kissed a Girl review – this ridiculously fun gay dating show should never have been cancelled
It’s groundbreaking TV that’s hugely important for young queer viewers. It fizzes with the excitement of young love … and yet it’s…
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Fate of historic murals uncertain following Manhattan homeless shelter’s closure
The Bellevue Men’s Shelter was closed earlier this year after falling into disrepair, but efforts to document and preserve at leas…
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Smithsonian women’s museum launches augmented reality experience after congressional setback
‘Unhidden Heroines’ pairs important women in US history with monuments on the National Mall commemorating men of their time
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The Netherlands and Germany agree to return more than 2,000 cultural artefacts to Ghana
Details on the objects, taken unlawfully during colonial conquests, are yet to be announced
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Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape
The 45-year-old, who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was also convicted of assaulting two other women.
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LEGO's Julia Goldin named first-ever European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions
Chosen by more than 800 marketing leaders from across Europe, Julia Goldin was recognised for helping transform LEGO into a global…
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Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence
Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spo…
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‘There’s a way to fly mindfully. Like, I don’t have my own plane any more’: can DJ megastar Alok make dance music more sustainable?
The Brazilian musician, who collaborates with Indigenous artists and puts millions into philanthropy, explains his mission – and d…
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‘A new world has been opened up’: how a London street got filled with art – and brought the neighbours together
From a mural in a baby’s bedroom to a sound sculpture designed to be played out of a convertible, top contemporary artists rose to…
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‘I’d pause then carry on’: Peter Marinker, star of Krapp’s Last Tape, on performing with Alzheimer’s
The 84-year-old actor has spent decades bringing Samuel Beckett’s plays to life. Does his recent diagnosis give him new insights i…
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Floptropica: How much do you know about Gen Z's favourite country?
If you're looking for a place to go this summer and escape the worries of everyday life, we've got you covered. However, before yo…
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Exceptionally good condition: Second World War assault gun found
During construction work at the Nordholz naval air base on the North Sea, workers uncovered a surprise: an almost intact 29‑tonne …
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Remarkably well preserved: Second World War assault gun uncovered
During construction at the Nordholz naval air base on the North Sea, workers uncovered a near-intact 29-tonne StuG III assault gun…
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Dame Jilly Cooper leaves £8.5m fortune to children
Dame Jilly died after sustaining a fatal head injury in a fall at her Gloucesterhire home in 2025.
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Sniffin’ Glue at 50! Do you make a music zine? If so, we want to see it
To mark 50 years since the punk DIY publishing explosion, we want to compile a map of the UK’s contemporary zine scene This year m…
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Monochromatic Light (Afterlife) review – Tyshawn Sorey’s meditations yield their mysteries slowly
Sorey/BBC Singers/Tines/Gibson/GBSR Duo St Giles’ Cripplegate, London The Pulitzer-winner’s sprawling amalgam of Morton Feldman an…
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Newly uncovered Mozart manuscript gets world premiere in France
The French National Library recovered a previously unknown manuscript by the world-famous Austrian composer, bringing to light sev…
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‘Sheer genius’: your best TV of 2026 so far
From gripping medical dramas to thrilling crime shows nearly impossible not to devour in one go, it’s already been a great year fo…
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The experience that coloured everything Britten went on to write
Three months after Bergen-Belsen was liberated, Britten and Yehudi Menuhin performed there. Survivor and cellist Anita Lasker-Wall…
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2026 edition of Edinburgh International Festival to be a ‘phone-free’ environment
An increasing amount of touring artists are demanding their concerts be phone-free. Now, Edingburgh's annual celebration of the pe…
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London Museum announces opening date for new Smithfield location
The revamped museum, which focuses on the history of the UK capital, will open to the public on 28 November 2026
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Mexican chef brings spirit of Frida Kahlo to Tate Modern pop up restaurant
Santiago Lastra is combining a love for the artist and his home cuisine in London this summer
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Childbirth room? It’s next to the period room … the astonishing Kerala homes designed for women’s bodies
The tharavad is a traditional style of housing designed for and run by women. Our writer went on a pilgrimage to find her own fami…
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Sizzle reels: nine films to watch in a heatwave
Whether you fire up the outdoor projector or Netflix and chill in a cool, dark place – let the escapism of cinema be a balm amid t…