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Famed as the world’s leading festival of creativity, SXSW is making its European debut next year with an edition landing in London come June 2025. The South by Southwest festival, held annually in Austin, Texas, is set to take over dozens of venues in London's cool, creative Shoreditch neighbourhood in its trademark celebration of innovation across science, tech and culture. “SXSW London will build on Austin’s incredible legacy, presenting an event that underpins why SXSW is the go-to destination for professionals and creatives seeking meaningful connections, unexpected experiences and ideas t...
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The “Light in Life” exhibition will take place on the 132-hectare site and will be open from May 4 to September 29. The sculptures, made mostly of stainless steel, are spread across vegetation’s Kew to reflect the greenery of the site. Quinn says: ’Kew approached me to do something and I came down, and I hadn't been for a long time. And when I came here and realised that they have hundreds of scientists doing research and horticulturists and I spent more and more time here, I realised that there was a whole show to do here, so we worked together to do that.’ The exhibition aims to attract more...
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Michelangelo, the Italian genius behind the breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling and the iconic statue of David, is often celebrated for his early achievements. However, a new exhibition opening today (2 May) at London's British Museum aims to shed light on a lesser-known period: his final years. Spanning from his 50s until his passing at almost 89-years-old, the exhibition titled "Michelangelo: The Last Decades" showcases rare treasures, including the two-metre-high "Epifania". The drawing completed in black chalk by Michelangelo is being unveiled to the public for the first time since undergo...
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King Charles has returned to public duties after receiving medical treatment with a trip to a cancer charity. The event marks the king’s first formal public engagement since Buckingham Palace announced he was undergoing therapy for an undisclosed type of cancer. The UK’s National Health Service has said the number of people seeking advice about prostate problems increased elevenfold following the King’s announcement. Watch for more in the player above.
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Two of the military horses that bolted through London on Wednesday have undergone operations to get back to full health. Four runaway animals tore through rush hour traffic in the capital city, colliding with vehicles and causing four people to be rushed to hospital. One of the horses, a white now named as Vida, was covered in blood, horrifying onlookers. Vida and the other badly injured horse, Quaker, were said to be in a “serious condition” following the incident. How did the horse-centred chaos unfold in London’s rush hour?The four escaped horses are all members of the Household Cavalry, an...
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Several military horses bolted during routine exercises Wednesday and ran loose through central London, injuring four people and damaging vehicles during the morning rush hour. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said it was called at 8:25am to attend a person being thrown from a horse in Buckingham Palace Road. The first paramedic was on the scene within five minutes. Pictures and videos of two of the animals, one white and the other black, circulated widely across social media. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint. The two horses were ...
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Ever wondered what it would be like to glance over and pick out an item from the personal wardrobe of one of the most influential designers of all time? Well, your time has soon come. The personal wardrobe of the late British icon and mother of punk fashion, Vivienne Westwood, will go under the hammer at Christie’s this summer. More than 200 lots have been consigned, spanning four decades, and the sale is led by Westwood’s husband and design partner, Andreas Kronthaler. Part of the sale proceeds will go towards Westwood’s own charity (The Vivienne Foundation), Amnesty International and Médecin...
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Digital Art Week is here! Throughout the week, Londoners will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in digital art across the capital, from prestigious galleries to outdoor spaces, iconic music venues, and over 100 digital billboards. A multitude of outdoor billboard locations, including Piccadilly Circus, will be transformed for the event, bringing digital art into the public eye and making it accessible to all. In total, works from over 120 leading artists will be showcased. “We are thrilled to be back in London for Digital Art Week. This year will be the biggest iteration of the moveme...
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Taylor Swift has a new album out, so you can bet records are already being broken... Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' has broken the record for Spotify's most-streamed in a single day, according to the platform. It has become the first album in Spotify history to reach more than 300 million streams – in one day. Spotify wrote on X: "History made! On April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department was the first album in Spotify history to have over 300M streams in a single day." Previously, the record was held by her re-recorded version of ‘1989’. That’s not all – the first ...
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The last painting by Italian master Caravaggio is going on display for the first time in 20 years in London. The National Gallery’s new exhibition "The Last Caravaggio" is shining a light on the tempestuous Italian artist, who was on the run and accused of murder at the time his last work was painted. The last Caravaggio exhibition runs from 18 April to 21 July 2024 at the National Gallery of London. Admission is free.
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