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David Heathcote, artist and expert on Hausa crafts whose work is held by the British Museum, has died aged 94. Read about his remarkable life and legacy.
A new exhibition shatters myths of drab communist-era design, revealing a thrilling world of cave factories, bamboo skyscrapers, and fierce ideological battles over style.
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At 95, artist David Gentleman shares a lifetime of wisdom in a new book. His daughter, Guardian journalist Amelia Gentleman, reveals the key lessons from his eight-decade career.
Discover the fascinating history of the Christmas tree, from Roman Saturnalia to Norwegian floors and London's Trafalgar Square. Explore its botanical journey and enduring festive magic.
Christine Hazell, 88, began drawing six months ago. With progressive memory loss, her raw portraits have become an Instagram sensation, praised by Tracey Emin, and will feature in four UK exhibitions. Discover her inspiring story.
A new book explores the Hospital of the Innocents in Florence, revealing how the care of abandoned children spurred Renaissance art and modern ideas of childhood.
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The National Museum of Libya in Tripoli has reopened with a lavish ceremony after 14 years of civil war closure. Hopes are high it can foster unity, but deep political and economic divisions remain.
In war-torn Somalia, poets preserve a vital cultural heritage. Amid bombings, they gather in Mogadishu's National Theatre, using verse to champion peace and unity. Discover their enduring struggle.
Celebrated British documentary photographer Martin Parr has died at home in Bristol aged 73. Known for his colour-saturated, kitschy images critiquing modern life, his legacy will be preserved by his foundation and Magnum Photos.
Iconic photographer Martin Parr's new exhibition, 'Mundane & Magnificent', opens at the National Portrait Gallery, celebrating the eccentricities of British life. Discover the show now!
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The Martin Parr Foundation announces the death of the celebrated documentary photographer at his Bristol home. Discover his iconic work capturing British society.
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Milan's La Scala opens its season with Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk', sparking debate on art versus politics. Discover the story behind the defiant production.
Ahead of a major Tate Britain exhibition, we trace the rival artists' inspirations from Constable's Suffolk to Turner's Margate. Discover the stories behind the masterpieces.
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Explore the iconic Californian buildings of Frank Gehry, the visionary architect who reshaped American architecture with bold shapes and unconventional materials. Discover his legacy.
Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind the Bilbao Guggenheim and Walt Disney Concert Hall, has died aged 96. Explore the legacy of the man who defied straight lines and created instant icons.
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Australian-born sculptor Ron Mueck unveils his largest-ever exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW, featuring 12 hyperrealistic works. Discover the profound impact of his unsettlingly lifelike figures.
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