Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Oslo crowds rally in support of Norway's ailing King Harald V
Hundreds gathered outside Oslo's Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V's health. The 87-year-old monarch
Rock en Seine brings live audio description to blind concertgoers
Rock en Seine, near Paris, is offering live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted fans for the first time. A narrator des
Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' Sparks Speculation Over Natalie Portman Portrait
Rachel Cusk's new novel 'Life of M' has ignited speculation that its titular character is a fictionalized Natalie Portman. The buzz has over
Bronze Age Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute heist in Alicante
In a coordinated heist, burglars stole 59 Bronze Age artefacts from the Villena Museum in Alicante, Spain, in under four minutes. They used
Gdańsk shipyard artists resist redevelopment to preserve Solidarity legacy
Artists at the WL4 atelier in the Gdańsk Shipyard face an uncertain future as a developer plans to build apartments on the historic site. Th
Yayoi Kusama, pioneer of polka dots and infinity rooms, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist famed for polka dots and immersive installations, has died at 97. Her decades-long career spanned painting
Yayoi Kusama, Japan's polka-dot visionary, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for her polka dots and immersive installations, died on 14 August in Tokyo at 97. Her st
Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', dies at 80
Tim Curry, the British actor known for his iconic roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', has died at 80. His career spanned stag
Istanbul's cultural life out of reach for many as ticket costs soar
Nearly 46% of Istanbul residents attended no cultural or arts event in the past year. High ticket prices were the top obstacle, cited by 45%
Harry and Meghan return to UK with children, reports say
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly landed in Birmingham with their two children. They plan to settle in the Cotswolds, with the
Paris opens its first boutique dedicated entirely to butter
Le Butter Shop, Paris's first butter-only boutique, opened last month with 30 varieties from small producers. Owner Erwan Leo encourages tas
Fans gather to honor Dolly Parton with flowers and memories
Fans across Europe are honoring Dolly Parton with flowers and personal mementos. The country legend died at 80, prompting tributes from lead