CULTURE

The surprising story of Van Gogh’s guardian angel

Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston(Credit: Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)At the toughest, most turbulent time of his life,…

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Will Snow White be a ‘victim of its moment’? How the Disney remake became 2025’s most divisive film

DisneyThe live-action version of the classic fairy-tale animation sounded like a surefire hit. But even before it's reached cinemas, the…

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Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece

Alamy(Credit: Alamy)The recent discovery of an art forger's workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks – here…

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Expect to ‘age out’ of your career, says Vera Wang

Natassja Ebert(Credit: Natassja Ebert)From making history as Vogue's youngest-ever fashion editor to creating a gown fit for a Kennedy wedding…

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Why a poem outraged 1980s Britain

Emmanuel Lafont(Credit: Emmanuel Lafont)Forty years ago, Northern English poet Harrison published a powerful work inspired by vandalised gravestones in his…

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Why the Oscars ceremony needs ‘a major shake-up’

Getty Images(Credit: Getty Images)Last night's show featured a bizarre James Bond tribute – while failing to duly honour visionary director…

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Twice-knighted Derek Jacobi on nearly 70 years on the stage and screen

Jack Flynn(Credit: Jack Flynn)The legendary actor tells Katty Kay that his parents would have much rather he became an accountant…

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10 of the best TV shows to watch this March

NetflixFrom a lavish historical epic set in Sicily to a satire of Hollywood studios starring Seth Rogan, and the acclaimed…

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What eight ghostly portraits found hidden inside masterpieces reveal

The Courtauld Institute of ArtIn the past month alone, shadowy portraits have been found hidden in longstanding masterpieces by Titian…

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How Brazil propelled drama I’m Still Here to be this year’s Oscars dark horse

Courtesy of Sony Pictures ClassicsStarring Fernanda Torres and centring on a family torn apart by Brazil's military dictatorship, I'm Still…

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