Tag: Culture
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The whole truth about Van Gogh’s ear, and why his ‘mad genius’ is a myth
A new exhibition claims Vincent Van Gogh’s mental illness hampered his work, rather than drove his singular vision – and presents fresh medical evidence about his notorious self-mutilation
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A man for Four Seasons: my goodbye to New York’s modernist cathedral
Mies van der Rohe designed the chairs, Rothko created the artwork (then thought better of it) and New York’s power brokers did their deals over the salad and swordfish – but now the exquisite restaurant’s era has passed
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Cary Grant: from the Bristol docks to the Hollywood hills
His hometown is celebrating Archie Leach’s transformation into the 20th century’s most charming and debonair movie star – but in real life he was more bad boy than sweetheart
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Stage set for Colosseum to begin hosting events again after restoration
Italy’s culture minister says ancient Roman arena will be able to hold ‘cultural events of the highest level’ when work is complete
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Bill Cunningham, 1929-2016: an appreciation
He was the original street-fashion photographer who believed in ordinary people’s self-expression through clothes
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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera review – romance, heartbreak and a must-see exhibition
Art Gallery of New South Wales, SydneyBreaking a 10-year absence from Australian galleries, the paintings, photos and letters of the two Mexican lovers is illuminating and tragic