Culture
European culture: art, music, film, books and ideas.
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David Hockney: Bradford's artistic genius who painted the things he loved
The flamboyant Yorkshireman, routinely described as Britain's greatest artist, has died aged 88.
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Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
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Revolutionary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
The Bradford painter whose sun-kissed visions of California broke world records at auction, has died David Hockney, the iconic Bri…
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Ruth Ozeki: ‘All my books are an attempt to recreate Charlotte’s Web’
The US author, film-maker and Zen Buddhist priest on smart young girls, the difference between irony and cynicism, and working her…
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The Long Drop review – Denise Mina’s whisky-soaked tale of triple murder is horribly gripping
Citizens theatre, Glasgow The novel is adapted with equal parts wit and horror to capture the depravity of a notorious crime in Gl…
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The best podcasts of 2026 so far
Surreal genius from Harry Hill, trailblazing women and a passionate ode to an incredible New York rapper – these are the best list…
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'Most unusual book' wins Walter Scott historical fiction prize
Alice Jolly's The Matchbox Girl wins the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize at the Borders Book Festival.
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Pussy Riot: CYKA review – debut album from iconic Russian agitators is let down by blunt-force EDM
(Pussy Riot) On a disappointing record helmed by co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova, corny guitars and generically moody synths underm…
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Did Shakira use a body double at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
The internet is convinced Shakira was replaced by a body double at the 2026 World Cup. We review the footage to see how much truth…
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Brown Wimpenny: Long Live Brown Wimpenny review | Jude Rogers' folk album of the month
(Broadside Hacks) Named after a 19th-century relative, this sprawling group foreground folk’s rough edges, but are best in the emo…
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Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather bag fails to sell at auction
The handbag promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product" didn't find a buyer at auction. Is it more chicken than dinosau…
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Environment wins of the week
Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it's out there. Each week, DW's environment desk bri…
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Preaching and teaching in a warming world
US pastors, a Ugandan musician, and salmon-friendly tech delivered good environmental news this week.
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Proud review – the gorgeous tale of a hard-partying model who ends up a dad
This Polish drama is beautifully shot, darkly funny and full of social commentary about the difficulty of being a gay father in Po…
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Sally Beamish: House of Wonder album review
Beamish/Corbett/Whitehead/Havlat/ Irvine/Thomson/Ventris (Delphian) The British composer’s celebratory album is a family affair Sa…
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20 ways Taylor Swift remade pop culture in her image
Eras. Easter eggs. Masters. Monoculture. It has been 20 years since Swift released her debut single, setting in motion a career so…
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The Twitnam Summer by Hester Grant review – Swift, Gay and Pope’s season in the sun
A noble, if ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to argue that Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope and John Gay spending a few weeks in 172…
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What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.
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The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
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Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use t…
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How to Love the World by Ilka Tampke review – a woman is trapped by a fallen tree
The stuck narrator records the minutiae of the forest and her harrowing life in a purposeful novel that demands a slow read but do…
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Rescued mural depicting Alice’s adventures in New York wonderland back on view for first time in decades
Saved from a children’s hospital marked for demolition, the 15 surviving panels of Abram Champanier’s WPA mural are the subject of…
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Teacher abandons holiday to duet with Ed Sheeran
Lianne Kaye says performing with the singer was "honestly unbelievable".
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This is Rambert review – 100th birthday knees-up is a big leap forward
Sadler’s Wells, London The company’s centenary celebration isn’t about nostalgia – this occasionally thrilling triple bill of rece…