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New York’s Met lauds $1bn Cubist gift
A gift of $1 billion worth of Cubist works from cosmetics tycoon and philanthropist Leonard Lauder looks set to transform…
Van Gogh Sketchbooks to be published for first time
More than 100 years after Van Gogh's death, audiences will have the first chance to view his original sketches and…
Barnes & Noble battle Amazon for self-publishing spoils
Barnes & Noble have put their dukes up against Amazon by launching NOOK Press, their own self-publishing service.
Author Ruth Prawer Jhabvala dies
Booker Prize winner Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, winner of two Academy Awards for her screenplays of EM Forster’s novels, died last…
Qatari and UK drama students share stage at Shakepeare's Globe
As part of the Qatar-UK 2013 Year of Cultural exchange, Qatari and UK drama students will perform together on stage…
Bringing home Australia's Elgin Marbles
A UK export ban is blocking the National Gallery of Australia from buying the first known European images of Australia.
Novelist David Mitchell and composer Michel van der Aa team up for multimedia opera
David Mitchell and Michel van der Aa have joined forces to create multimedia opera ‘Sunken Garden.’
Irish actress jailed for film scam
Irish actress Aoife Madden is among the five people jailed for being involved in film tax fraud.
New York’s Metropolitan Museum sued for deceptive entrance fees
A class-action lawsuit has been launched against New York’s Metropolitan Museum for its ‘deceptive’ admission policy.
Broadway’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s producers invite Capote’s ashes to opening night
Truman Capote's cremated remains were invited to Broadway debut of Breakfast at Tiffany's, but didn't attend.