Culture news ‘Art Paris’ showcases France’s vibrant art scene For years, the art world saw Paris as a shadow of its former self. This year, the 'Art Paris' fair showcases the vibrant new scene that's revived it. 30/03/2023
Culture news 'Art Paris' marks 25th anniversary as French market fears tax hike 'Art Paris' runs from 30 March through to 2 April in the French capital. It comes as French artists express concern over an EU tax hike on art sales. 28/03/2023
Art Michelangelo's David is not porn, Florence tells US parents Should Michelangelo's David be shown to schoolchildren? Some parents at a Florida school think not - and Florence wants to convince them otherwise. 27/03/2023
Culture news ‘Hardcore yet wholesome’: Is audio erotica the porn of the future? Seen as more ethical and less heteronormative than mainstream porn, audio erotica is turning on women and non-binary folks in Europe and beyond. 18/03/2023
Design What are modular homes and can they help solve homelessness? Modular homes have been floated as a low-cost, high-quality housing solution to help people experiencing homelessness transition to a permanent home. 16/03/2023
Culture news Where do Europeans stand on divisive social issues? Despite a rise in populism on the continent, Europeans seem to be getting more liberal when it comes to abortion, divorce and casual sex. 12/03/2023
Culture news US Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison honoured with new stamp US author Toni Morrison has been immortalised on a stamp, which was unveiled by the US Postal Service during a tribute on Tuesday. 08/03/2023
Culture news What to do in Europe for Women's History Month Women's History Month may only really be celebrated in the US, but there are lots of events in Europe this March highlighting women's achievements. 01/03/2023
Culture news French actor Pierre Palmade to be remanded in custody The comedian is under investigation for manslaughter after he was involved in a serious road accident while on cocaine. 27/02/2023
Culture news The hottest red carpet looks from the SAG awards Feast your eyes on the most glamorous fashion we saw on the red carpet at this weekend's SAG awards in LA. 27/02/2023
Culture news Who are MSCHF? The art collective behind those big red boots "Big Red Boots are really not shaped like feet, but they are extremely shaped like boots.” 24/02/2023
Culture news 'Kyiv Eternal': Ukrainian artist preserves city's sound in new album "It’s a way of remembering the city. It's also about hope for our future." Heinali's new album features field recordings from Kyiv before the war. 24/02/2023
Culture news Seattle becomes first city in US to ban caste discrimination Seattle is also the first city outside South Asia to pass a law against caste discrimination, a contentious issue among the South Asian diaspora. 22/02/2023
Culture news Immersive David Hockney exhibition opens in London "David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)" invites visitors to take a closer look at the world around them. 22/02/2023
Culture news Orangetheory's data-driven fitness catches on in Europe The US exercise chain Orangetheory Fitness has expanded to several European countries, using its data-driven philosophy to cater to fitness junkies. 17/02/2023
Culture news Baldwin film 'Rust' will resume production despite lawsuits The Hollywood Western suspended production in 2021 after its cinematographer was killed when a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin went off unexpectedly. 15/02/2023
Culture news Adidas' unsold Yeezys could cost it €500 million Adidas is sitting on over a billion euros' worth of Yeezy merch it can't sell. How is the company planning to pivot? 13/02/2023
Rethink Psychobiotics: Happy microbes make for happy brains To begin to understand the link between the gut and the brain, all you have to do is look at the English language, according to Irish neurologist John Cryan. 09/02/2023
Culture news Staying on top: What challenges lie ahead as Disney turns 100? How did Disney go from a small family animation studio to a multinational media monolith? We look at Disney's past, present and future on its 100th birthday. 31/01/2023
Culture news Barrett Strong, Motown artist known for ‘Money,’ dies at 81 Barrett Strong, a US musician and songwriter and founding artist at Motown Records, died aged 81. He sang lead on the hit "Money (That's What I Want)" 30/01/2023