Damien Hirst’s former manager gifts artworks under tax scheme
Six works donated by Frank Dunphy will go to his local gallery in lieu of £185,100 in tax
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Beyoncé meets Botticelli: how tabloid photos throw new light on old masters
The Twitter account Tabloid Art History juxtaposes celebrity shots with artworks they resemble. It’s a game that works because great art is universal
Samurai Limited Edition Montegrappa – a rare combination of fine writing instrument and decorative figurine
The new Montegrappa Samurai Limited Edition is a fountain pen collection as captivating as the noble warriors who inspired it. The Samurai Limited Edition is heralding a new series of pens from Italy’s oldest manufacturer of fine writing instruments. Aimed at the most passionate of pen enthusiasts, Samurai is the first model in the … Read more
Tyler Mitchell: the photographer who made history with Beyoncé
The 23-year-old has become the first ever black photographer to shoot the cover of Vogue, a groundbreaking achievement for an audacious talent
Jean-Paul Goude’s best photograph: an androgynous Grace Jones
‘People thought she looked outrageous, alien even. I wanted them to be intimidated. It was a slap in the face to the entertainment of the day’
Louis Vuitton City Guide spotlights Arles with 150 must-visit addresses. There is also a Christian Lacroix personal tour
Every summer since 1970, over the course of more than forty art exhibitions at various of the Arles’ exceptional heritage sites, the Rencontres d’Arles has been a major influence in disseminating the best of world photography and playing the role of a springboard for photographic and contemporary creative talents. In 2016, the festival welcomed … Read more