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We have defined culture in its broadest sense to appeal to as many readers as possible – from those with interests as diverse as the Ring Cycle to the Rocky Mountains.
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Win The Shadow of the Raven Series by Chris Bishop
An outstanding historical trilogy! Chris Bishop has written a riveting edge of your seat account of such a turbulent time in England’s history. (The Book Magnet) It’s 878 and Wessex…
Featured Stories
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Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, China
A brand new hotel, on the outskirts of the city, makes for a relaxing stay, after a hard day’s sightseeing. Rupert Parker checks in I’m a traveller who always likes…
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Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
A hi-tech but unsatisfactory exhibition marks a 500th anniversary, John Westbrooke writes It’s 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, still best known as…
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TUTANKHAMUN Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – Saatchi Gallery, London 2nd Nov-3rd May
Patricia Cleveland-Peck has an unforgettable experience when she sees this exciting new exhibition “Wonderful things!” such was Howard Carter’s exclamation when asked what he could see when, in 1922, he…
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An Autumn Feast of Culture in Holland
This year marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death and to mark the occasion museums are holding exhibitions to showcase the master and other painters’ skills and talents. Peter Morrell…
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Riga’s streets of art nouveau
John Westbrooke sees the architectural treasures of the Latvian capital Art Nouveau is usually thought of as a north European movement, Paris and Brussels rather than Rome. And yet some…
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The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge – Review
Peter Morrell and a friend enjoy fine dining in this elegant five-star boutique hotel located a stone’s throw from Harrods The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel is ideally situated for…
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Inspired by the East
A British Museum exhibition of Islamic and European art doesn’t quite achieve its aim, John Westbrooke writes These are hard times for Islam in the West, with every Muslim suspected…
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Gauguin Portraits
The French painter’s main subject was himself, John Westbrooke finds Paul Gauguin (1848 – 1903) is best known as the artist who briefly worked with Vincent Van Gogh, then escaped…
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North Sea Jazz, Rotterdam, Netherlands
For its 43rd edition, the festival still manages to attract the big stars, although many of the golden oldies of the jazz world are no longer around. Rupert Parker spends…
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The Bi-Annual Agatha Christie Festival
Back in Tenerife 4th – 10th of November 2019 This November the life and works of Agatha Christie will be celebrated in Tenerife’s Puerto de la Cruz during its bi-annual…
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Caen – France
Neil Hennessy-Vass discovers an often overlooked part of France rich in culture, history and good food and less than an hour’s flight away The echo chamber of today’s society loves…
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Delve into Madrid’s Contemporary Art and Culture
The Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend Madrid celebrates its art and culture with the tenth edition of Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend taking place from 12-15 September 2019. Recognised as one…
Editors' Picks
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Tenby Blues Festival, Pembrokeshire 8 – 10 November 2019
Tenby in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales will once again be rocking between 8 and 10 November when the Blues Festival takes place in venues all over town Headliners include Texas-born…
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Previously unseen portrait of Richard III goes on display at Hever Castle for the first time
The painting of the monarch – which has been in a private collection for many years and has never been publicly displayed before – has been unveiled in the Castle’s…
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Five-month Mega Arts and Culture Event launched in Macao
“Art Macao” runs until October at 44 venues throughout the city One of Asia’s most intriguing destinations is imbued with artistic vitality and creativity this summer as it hosts the…
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Eating Dordogne, France
This is a land of fairy tale castles, perched precariously on limestone cliffs, overlooking the Dordogne River, and picturesque medieval villages serving typical local produce, Rupert Parker gets a taste…
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The Long and Fascinating Heritage of Charleston, South Carolina
Liz Gill is impressed with the sheer cultural diversity of this historic city Any European who smugly thinks America is too young to have any history comparable to that of…
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Colours of Ostrava Festival, Czech Republic
Now in its 18th year the multi genre Colours of Ostrava Festival is the biggest international music festival in the Czech Republic. It covers all major genres on its 24…
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Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, China
A brand new hotel, on the outskirts of the city, makes for a relaxing stay, after a hard day’s sightseeing. Rupert Parker checks in I’m a traveller who always likes…
-
Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
A hi-tech but unsatisfactory exhibition marks a 500th anniversary, John Westbrooke writes It’s 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, still best known as…
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TUTANKHAMUN Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – Saatchi Gallery, London 2nd Nov-3rd May
Patricia Cleveland-Peck has an unforgettable experience when she sees this exciting new exhibition “Wonderful things!” such was Howard Carter’s exclamation when asked what he could see when, in 1922, he…
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An Autumn Feast of Culture in Holland
This year marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death and to mark the occasion museums are holding exhibitions to showcase the master and other painters’ skills and talents. Peter Morrell…
-
Riga’s streets of art nouveau
John Westbrooke sees the architectural treasures of the Latvian capital Art Nouveau is usually thought of as a north European movement, Paris and Brussels rather than Rome. And yet some…
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The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge – Review
Peter Morrell and a friend enjoy fine dining in this elegant five-star boutique hotel located a stone’s throw from Harrods The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel is ideally situated for…
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Inspired by the East
A British Museum exhibition of Islamic and European art doesn’t quite achieve its aim, John Westbrooke writes These are hard times for Islam in the West, with every Muslim suspected…
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Win The Shadow of the Raven Series by Chris Bishop
An outstanding historical trilogy! Chris Bishop has written a riveting edge of your seat account of such a turbulent time in England’s history. (The Book Magnet) It’s 878 and Wessex…
-
Tenby Blues Festival, Pembrokeshire 8 – 10 November 2019
Tenby in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales will once again be rocking between 8 and 10 November when the Blues Festival takes place in venues all over town Headliners include Texas-born…
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Gauguin Portraits
The French painter’s main subject was himself, John Westbrooke finds Paul Gauguin (1848 – 1903) is best known as the artist who briefly worked with Vincent Van Gogh, then escaped…