Culture
European culture: art, music, film, books and ideas.
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How TikTok-style videos keep human brains hooked on content
TikTok, Instagram and YouTube clips are designed to overwhelm the brain's pleasure circuitry and keep people watching. Researchers…
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Shadows of Willow Cabin review – secrets fester beneath horny hookup in low budget horror
Two men’s romantic getaway turns creepy in a talky elevated chiller about escaping the binds of the past The best elevated horror …
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The Leveret By Anna Goldreich review – a hare mends the pain of baby loss
This bold debut about a woman finding healing after a late miscarriage is written with utter conviction Birth. “A detaching, a loo…
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The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine review – scavenger’s story reveals a rich seam to mine
Alfredo Pourailly De La Plaza’s absorbing documentary about an ageing Chilean gold panner is meticulously detailed and doubles as …
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The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI by Cory Doctorow review – the real price of artificial intelligence
A vivid and entertaining polemic on the economics of the tech revolution, filled with righteous ire As former Google CEO Eric Schm…
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Nailed it! What was Thor’s hammer called? Find out in our great British museum quiz
In the second of our five museum quizzes, curators at Norwich castle set 10 fiendish questions to test your knowledge of their col…
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Supergirl, Frida Kahlo and dragons: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
A major new Frida Kahlo exhibition arrives in London, Supergirl blasts onto the big screen, and House of the Dragon returns for a …
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Lush! Gavin and Stacey superfans buy Bryn's house
A couple from Banbury buy the Barry house which Rob Brydon's character called home through the show.
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The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
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Lewis Capaldi returns to TRNSMT 'firing on all cylinders'
Fans also saw performances from former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and BBC Introducing Artist of the Year Jacob Alon.
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A decade on: Brexit's impact on the UK art market
Experts weigh in on the effect that the 2016 vote to leave the EU has had on the trade
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Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
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A to B review – relentless mishaps as nothing goes to plan on blind date
Soho theatre, London Told through two overlapping monologues, Brianna and Armani prepare for a night that could change the course …
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Much Ado About Nothing review – a riot of romcom energy
Globe theatre, London With its gorgeous music, dance and costumes, this production is a sure summer blockbuster that avoids the pr…
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David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners
Artist had requested only his partner and great-nephew attend, with memorial services planned in places he lived Only two people a…
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M John Harrison: ‘If we met a real alien we’d have no clue what they thought’
At 80, SF author M John Harrison is producing some of his best work. He talks about finding his voice, alien intelligence and the …
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Rare medieval notebook found in Paderborn latrine
Archaeologists have unearthed a medieval notebook in a former latrine in Paderborn. The remarkably well-preserved leather, wood an…
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‘My mum says I’m not working class any more!’: Olivia Cooke on power, privilege, and dividing audiences in House of Dragon
The actor has a knack for playing characters that test viewers’ loyalties. As the Game of Thrones prequel returns, she talks probl…
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A multi-millionaire on a mission: David Walsh expands his Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania
In an exclusive interview, the enigmatic collector and philanthropist discusses Anselm Kiefer’s inverted pyramid, oxygen molecules…
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‘Beyoncé’s Crazy in Love makes you move your body’: Gloria Gaynor’s honest playlist
The disco-pop great salutes the sexiness of Marvin Gaye and the spirituality of Amazing Grace. But which of her own hits does she …
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One Van Gogh is never enough! So how many Sunflowers did he paint? Find out in our great British museum quiz
What’s Britain’s best museum? We asked the five shortlisted for the Art Fund’s £120,000 prize to pose questions about their collec…
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Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.
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Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
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Jon Snow: A Last Big Story review – the finest swan song you could hope for
This documentary about the journalist’s Alzheimer’s soon takes a turn, as he hears of an unreported mining disaster and goes on th…