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Secrecy surrounds Bayeux Tapestry's imminent Channel crossing

Under cover of darkness and heavy police guard, the Bayeux Tapestry – a 68-metre embroidered chronicle of the Norman conquest of England, stitched in wool not long after the events it depicts – is set to cross the Channel within days, the official overseeing its move to London has revealed.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9

‘A lot of art in Ireland was made by one type of man’: Richard Malone on taking his colourful fabric creations to the EU Council

As his bold yet delicate sculptures fill the glass buildings of Brussels for Ireland’s turn at the EU presidency, the Wexford artist discusses working with Björk, his decorator father – and one noisy horse

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

30 Scar Cover-Up Tattoos By Elvira Bono That Help People Feel Comfortable In Their Skin Again

For nearly 20 years, Elvira Bono has worked as a tattoo artist specializing in artistic scar tattoo cover-ups in Brazil. Her background in Nursing and Fine Arts has taught her that every scar tells a story, not only of surgery, burns, accidents, or illness, but also of survival.

Bored Panda · Jul 9

Coconut cream nails are the latest milky look to rival classic brights this summer

If you're not a fan of statement hues and instead want a manicure that complements all your summery outfits, coconut cream is the shade to request.

Woman & Home · Jul 8

‘I dealt with death, bankruptcy and HIV in three months’: Andreas Angelidakis on his radical, RuPaul-influenced art installation

Spliff in hand, the Greek artist and architect explains how his Venice pavilion was inspired by Picasso’s Guernica, Charlie Kirk’s widow … and a hatred of pavilions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Bed rot, doomscrolling and a single goldfish: the Melbourne art show blowing loneliness open

Featuring Lucy Liu, Polly Borland and a hand-woven tapestry packed with memes, Acca’s latest exhibition is a tragicomedy for the restlessly online

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8

Archaeologists discover rare 1,700-year-old Roman marble busts buried near an ancient winepress in Israel

Across the landscapes of the eastern Mediterranean, traces of Roman life continue to surface in unexpected places. A fragment of wall, a forgotten road, a buried coin hoard- each discovery adds another small piece to a much larger story. Occasionally, though, archaeologists uncover objects that seem strangely out of place,…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Bayeux Tapestry to make secret overnight journey to London for landmark exhibition

The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will arrive in London in the coming days in a discreet overnight operation under police protection ahead of its first-ever exhibition in Britain, the UK envoy overseeing the transfer said. The 68-metre-long masterpiece, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, will go on display…

France 24 · Jul 8

Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery undergoes once-in-a-generation revamp

The number of masterpieces on display has almost doubled to 120 and the walls have been transformed into a vivid emerald green.

Evening Standard · Jul 7

The Best Advice For Life By Henry Ford: 'Whenever you get the idea that you are ‘fixed’ for life, you’d better get ready for a...'- A powerful life lesson by the American industrialist that will change how you see success

The Best Advice For Life By Henry Ford: Henry Ford's advice highlights life's constant evolution and the need for adaptability. He believed that believing things are fixed invites sudden and unexpected changes. Ford himself experienced setbacks before founding Ford Motor Company and revolutionizing industry. This timeless wisdom remains crucial for…

The Economic Times · Jul 7