Paris' Louvre museum explores the ever-changing standards of beauty across art and history
Culture • Nov 18, 2024, 1:07 PM
1 min de lecture
The Louvre Museum in Paris has partnered with L’Oréal Groupe to present "Of All Beauties!", an immersive exhibition exploring the concept of beauty across art and history.
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Robbers steal diamond-encrusted snuffboxes in raid on Paris museum
Culture • 11:13 AM
2 min
The 18th century snuffboxes were on loan from the Louvre and part of an estimated €1 million haul stolen by the robbers in a 'very violent raid'.
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Linkin Park announce ‘From Zero’ concert film will hit cinemas in 2025
Culture • 11:12 AM
2 min
The film was recorded during their album launch show in Brazil earlier this month. Release date TBC.
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Percival Everett wins National Book Award for 'James'
Culture • 10:52 AM
6 min
After disappointment at the Booker Prize, Everett has taken home one of the US's top gongs for his retelling of Mark Twain's story.
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'God's influencer': First millennial to be made saint next year
Culture • 9:54 AM
1 min
Carlo Acutis, “the patron saint of the internet”, will become the first millennial to be canonised by the Catholic church.
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Famous duct-taped banana sells for €5.8 million at art auction
Culture • 8:08 AM
6 min
Sotheby’s had estimated its value between $1 million and $1.5 million (€924,000 and €1.4 million). It sold for $6.2 million (€5.8 million) in NYC.
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David Cronenberg: 'They say I'm the godfather of body horror, but I don't know what that means'
Culture • 6:45 AM
13 min
The creator of a bizarre and unique cinematic universe, the celebrated Canadian director was in Lisbon to present his latest film, 'The Shrouds', which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 18th edition of LEFFEST.
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Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets uncorked in Parisian style
Culture • 12:03 AM
1 min
At Paris’ iconic brasserie Au Pied de Cochon, the tradition of uncorking Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 kicked off at midnight with free glasses, raffles, and a celebration of French heritage.
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