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The Observer view: how Leonardo, Van Gogh and Monet help us to transcend the gloom

Four exhibitions in London this autumn remind us that creativity and imagination are the opposite of authoritarianism

The Guardian - UK

My very own crisp chef and a Monet for the loo: my first week as a EuroMillions winner

A yacht or priceless art first? Life is full of tough decisions, even if you’re a EuroMillions jackpot winner. Writer Katie Mather would at least start simple – kicking things off with a banquet size Chinese takeaway

The Guardian - UK

The most beautiful places to visit in Paris

Strolls along the Seine, exploring the most picturesque streets or finding the best rooftop views, these are the most beautiful sights not to miss on your next trip to Paris

The Independent UK

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Monet and London review – genius lurks behind the capital’s filthy light

Between 1899 and 1901, this passionate painter of beauty came to Britain’s polluted capital to experiment with ugliness. Through the smog emerged a great modernist

The Guardian - UK

32 of the world's smartest animals

Though measuring animal intelligence is tricky, some animals show remarkable cognitive abilities that may rival our own.

LiveScience

From The Substance to Uncanny Visions: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Demi Moore defies ageing in a juicy body horror, while Paula Rego and Goya share their nightmares in Bath

The Guardian - UK

From Van Gogh to Le Va, Rego to the Renaissance: the best exhibitions for autumn 2024

From this year’s Turner prize and pioneering scatter art to Monet’s London and Goya’s surreal visions – there’s something for all art lovers

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Fire Contained At Historic London Arts Centre

Priceless artworks housed in London's Somerset House, including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, were unaffected by a fire that erupted at the historic building on Saturday, according to the gallery.

International Business Times

Kissing coppers to rutting rhinos: Banksy’s artworks – ranked!

The quality of the enigmatic street artist’s murals veers wildly: from self-satisfied satirical statements to truly funny political provocations. Our art critic rates his pieces, from worst to best

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh art festival 2024 review – from pure joy to war-torn desolation

Ghana’s El Anatsui’s exquisite metal masterpieces sing of tragedy, humanity and hope; compatriot Ibrahim Mahama digs deep into colonial labour; and Ukrainian photography bears witness in the festival’s most urgent show

The Guardian - UK

Oscar Murillo: The Flooded Garden review – my inner Pollock could not be contained

Is it love or just a summer fling? Oscar Murillo has invited viewers to add their own paint to his canvas – but I wouldn’t be tempted. Would I?

The Guardian - UK

Yoshida review – brilliant prints bleached of historical colour

Three generations of a family of artists are presented without the tumultuous context that could have given them life

The Guardian - UK

Best places to buy art prints for your home or office

Transform your space into a vibrant gallery bursting with personality

Evening Standard

10 of the best gardens in Europe you’ve probably never heard of

From Amsterdam to Athens, these beautiful spaces exhibit a riot of colour, elegant design, history and tranquility

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‘Her stories are life itself’: Yiyun Li on the genius of Alice Munro

The Chinese American author of The Book of Goose pays tribute to the late writer, reflecting on the rich rewards of revisiting her stories over many years

Evening Standard

Best places to buy posters online, from classic movies to your favourite bands

Pepper your wall with statement prints

The Guardian - UK

‘This is the France you dream of’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries

Medieval villages, secret alleyways and Charles de Gaulle’s retreat are just some of our tipsters’ French finds

Evening Standard

London's top tourist attractions 2024: what's on in the capital's most visited sites

New figures released today reveal how the capital’s biggest attractions are bouncing back after Covid

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£10,000 Cass Art Prize launched by the London family who championed Monet and Van Gogh

The competition is open to visual artists from every discipline across the UK

The Guardian - UK

Angelica Kauffman; Sargent and Fashion review – appearance is all

More defiant in life than in her smooth, theatrical art, one of the co-founders of the RA finally gets a show of her own. And gents and ladies dress to thrill for flashy, riveting John Singer Sargent

The Guardian - UK

From Dune: Part Two to Nye: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi saga returns, while Michael Sheen celebrates the creator of the NHS

The Guardian - UK

Sargent and Fashion review – tragicomic travesty is a frock horror

Sargent’s gloriously rich and subtle paintings can’t be reduced to dreary facts about hats, dresses and opera gowns. Sadly, that’s just what’s happened

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Purple Reign: From Royalty to Prince, Unraveling the Color's Mystique

Discover the many shades of purple in history, music, and art. From the regal symbolism to Prince's iconic Purple Rain, explore the power of this vibrant c...

The Independent UK

The color purple: It's a new movie and an old hue that's rich in meaning and history

Power, ambition, luxury

Chicago Sun-Times

Art Institute of Chicago exhibit gives a rare, up-close glimpse of 2 Caravaggio works

Because of his tumultuous, Netflix-ready life story and the groundbreaking nature of his art, Caravaggio is one of those marquee names in art history like Rembrandt, Monet or Picasso.

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