Perfume genius: how fragrances help explain the world
From the excesses of the 80s to the purifying smells of the 90s and the niche individuality of 2017, the way we smell says a lot about society, as a new exhibition proves
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The biggest Calligraffiti in Italy on FENDI rooftop at Palazzo Della Civiltà Italiana
Pokras Lampas for F is For… Fendi. Always ready for some craziness. Pokras Lampas is one of the most talented modern graffiti artists, and is totally rewriting stuff through Calligrafuturism, his personal way of expressing his version of our lunatic world. With a massive brush and bright yellow paint to go, Pokras Lampas turned the … Read more
Step inside Butterfly’s house in virtual reality opera night
Arts are embracing cutting-edge tech in Puccini production
Andy Warhol’s inaugural ‘selfie’ expected to fetch £7m at auction
Print from 1963 based on photo-booth image of artist obsessed with cult of celebrity to be sold at auction for first time
2017 Red Dot Gala award ceremony honours the best in the design sector 2017/2018
Red Dot Design Awards 2017 announce Award ceremony, After-show party and Exhibition Opening. The event to honour the designers and manufacturers that have won the Red Dot this year will take place on 3 July 2017. Each year, the award ceremony in Essen’s Aalto-Theater and the after-show party in the Red Dot Design Museum attract … Read more
Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition showcases the world
Annual show includes works by Tracey Emin and Cornelia Parker, with emerging artists from DRC, Peru, Spain and India