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Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce announce engagement on Instagram
Culture • 6:41 PM
6 min
There were those who speculated, with no evidence, that the relationship was not genuine but a cynical ploy for more fame, while some even theorised it was a plot to influence the US elections.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hr
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‘If you can’t beat ‘em...’: Gavin Newsom starts viral battle of the merch against Donald Trump
Culture • 2:32 PM
8 min
Governor of California Gavin Newsom is playing Donald Trump at his own game, with the increased use of memes and digs that define the president's online style. Now, he's mimicked Trump's merchandise scheme - and gone so far as to redefine 'MAGA'. Here's e
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Archaeology student finds 1200-year-old gold in his first excavation
Culture • 2:02 PM
2 min
Dating to the 800s, the object is about four centimetres long and has a decorative ornament on one end.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/26/archaeology-student-finds-1200-year-old-go
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Tributes paid as Spanish Goya winning actress Verónica Echegui dead aged 42
Culture • 11:32 AM
5 min
The Madrid-born performer, who rose to fame in 2006 with her role as Juani in Bigas Luna's comedy drama film 'My Name is Juani', died in the Spanish capital after spending several days in hospital with an illness.<div class="small-12 column text-center ar
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Snoop Dogg 'scared’ to go to movies over LGBTQ+ representation in Disney’s ‘Lightyear’
Culture • 11:09 AM
5 min
The rapper said he went to see the 2022 animated film 'Lightyear' with his grandchildren, which resulted in them asking him several questions about same-sex couples. He's apparently "scared to go to the movies" now...<div class="small-12 column text-cente
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Spain's Goya Awards make history as two titles share Best Film honour
Culture • 10:11 AM
13 min
Granada hosted a historic edition of the Goya Awards, marked by the first tie in the Best Film category between 'El 47' and 'La infiltrada'.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/10/histo
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‘Louvre Couture’ exhibition in Paris breaks record to become Louvre’s second most visited showcase
Culture • 10:02 AM
5 min
Paris’ Louvre attracted more than a million people for its ‘Louvre Couture’ exhibition, the museum’s first showcase dedicated to fashion.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/26/louvre-c
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Kneecap cancel US tour due to ‘close proximity of next court hearing’
Culture • 8:46 AM
9 min
The Irish rap trio, who performed in Paris on Sunday night despite pro-Israel supporters attempting to disrupt their performance, confirmed the cancellation of their upcoming US tour - but that they have a surprise in store...<div class="small-12 column t
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In Pictures: London's Notting Hill Carnival attracts millions of revellers for massive street party
Culture • 7:59 AM
11 min
The Notting Hill Carnival, an enormous celebration of Caribbean culture, is widely recognised to be the largest street party of its kind in Europe. This year, an estimated two million people joined the festivities in west London.<div class="small-12 colum
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Woody Allen responds after Russian film festival appearance condemned as a ‘disgrace’
Culture • 7:19 AM
3 min
Allen reportedly praised Russian cinema during his virtual appearance at this year's Moscow International Film Week, and said he would like to make a movie in Russia if he had an opportunity. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned his participati
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-AI(r): Will Smith accused of using AI for ‘embarrassing’ tour video
Culture • 2:10 PM
11 min
Many are convinced that Will Smith and his team have doctored a video promoting the rapper-actor's ongoing tour so that the crowds appear larger. It’s not a great look, especially with the existential threat AI poses for musicians...<div class="small-12 c
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Let the music play: Romania begins historic classical music tribute to composer George Enescu
Culture • 1:46 PM
10 min
The 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival is underway with classical music, opera, interactive events and much more taking place throughout Romania as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the death of its most famous composer.<div
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‘A disgrace’: Woody Allen faces backlash over participation in Moscow International Film Week
Culture • 11:51 AM
4 min
The American filmmaker took part in a Q&A session via a video link, with pro-Putin Russian director Fyodor Bondarchuk moderating the conversation. Allen’s presence has sparked outrage, with Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling it "a disgrace and
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Hundreds of filmmakers urge Venice Film Festival to take a stronger stand on Gaza
Culture • 10:47 AM
7 min
A group of international filmmakers are urging the Venice Film Festival, which starts this week, “to be more courageous and clear in condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza.”<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eur
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In Pictures: Ballerinas take centre stage on iconic Bucharest avenue
Culture • 9:10 AM
14 min
Ballerinas performed outside Romania’s National History Museum this weekend as part of Dance Night - a festival that brings a mix of dance styles to Bucharest’s Calea Victoriei avenue.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https
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Mass music festival boycott in UK after band's set cut short over Palestine flag
Culture • 8:18 AM
22 min
Several bands pulled out from the Victorious music festival over the weekend, in some cases just hours before their scheduled performances. They were standing in solidarity with the Irish folk group The Mary Wallopers, who had their set cut short for disp
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Kneecap triumphs at Paris' Rock en Seine festival despite pro-Israeli protestors
Culture • 6:54 AM
9 min
The Irish rap trio took to Paris' Rock en Seine stage following weeks of tension and had the last word when faced with pro-Israel supporters.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/25/knee
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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Culture • 6:38 AM
11 min
A London exhibition pays tribute to Jean-Francois Millet's riveting rural portraits, Austin Butler stars in crime caper 'Caught Stealing', and Sabrina Carpenter releases her highly-anticipated (and controversial) new album.<div class="small-12 column text
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Sunday, august 24, 2025
Saturday, august 23, 2025
First photograph of Earth taken from Moon's orbit turns 59
Culture • 2:19 PM
1 min
In 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from the Moon's orbit. The iconic image was restored in 2008 with more details.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/23/59-y
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What’s in a hat? White House merchandise room includes ‘Trump 2028’ caps
Culture • 6:18 AM
10 min
Donald Trump continues to put his personal touch on the White House, with a miniature MAGA merch store set up in the West Wing. And one of the items seen in the gift shop got the internet worried this week...<div class="small-12 column text-center article
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Friday, august 22, 2025
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Alpha' - Julia Ducournau tears into the soul rather than flesh
Culture • 11:12 AM
9 min
Julia Ducournau returns with her third film, destined to be her most divisive yet. But for those who choose to let go, the French writer-director shows that 'Titane' needn’t be a tough act to follow.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"
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'A true heritage crime': Nearly 50,000 sign petition against loan of Bayeux Tapestry to London
Culture • 9:49 AM
5 min
The petition warns that transporting the fragile, thousand-year-old embroidery could cause irreparable damage.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/22/a-true-heritage-crime-nearly-50000-
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Lil Nas X detained after walking LA streets in underwear following suspected overdose
Culture • 9:32 AM
3 min
The Grammy award winning 'Old Town Road' rapper has been arrested by LA police after being found wandering LA streets in his underwear and treated for a suspected drug overdose.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.
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Fact check: Is Kevin Spacey really heading to the Venice Film Festival for directorial comeback bid?
Culture • 8:38 AM
4 min
After showing up at an event during the Cannes Film Festival, Kevin Spacey will debut a trailer in Venice for a sci-fi thriller he directed. This is part of his continued efforts to stage a comeback, following sexual misconduct allegations and legal issue
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Kneecap head to France’s Rock en Seine festival amid increased scrutiny
Culture • 7:18 AM
8 min
The French Minister of the Interior has reiterated his zero-tolerance stance towards any disorder. The owner of France’s most popular music festival said to those who oppose the presence of Kneecap on stage: “To claim that supporting the Palestinian cause
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Thursday, august 21, 2025
‘The Beatles Anthology’ project returns this year with new album release, doc and music video
Culture • 2:46 PM
4 min
It has been announced that thirteen rare and unreleased songs will feature on a new Anthology compilation – 'Anthology 4', the first in almost 30 years. And that's not all...<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eur
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Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson
Culture • 1:22 PM
6 min
Language learning app apologised for a German lesson in which the question “Do you like books with Harry Potter as a character?” had the correct answer: "Yes, but in my opinion the author is mean.”<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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Marvel actor Chris Pratt facing backlash for describing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as 'wonderful'
Culture • 11:43 AM
6 min
The Hollywood actor described the controversial US Secretary of Health, who happens to be the cousin of his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, as "funny" and "wonderful."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.co
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Scathing new 'South Park' episode takes aim at Donald Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. police
Culture • 10:31 AM
15 min
South Park’s Season 27 continues to be one of the most talked-about in recent memory, with its new episode - which aired last night - pulling no punches when it comes to satirising Trump, tech CEOs kowtowing to the US president, and the controversial fede
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Denmark cuts 25% book sales tax due to alarming low-level 'reading crisis'
Culture • 9:23 AM
2 min
With data showing one in four 15-year-olds struggle to understand a simple text, Denmark is scrapping its 25% VAT on books, the world's highest tax, in a effort to tackle a growing literacy crisis.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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Why has the UK banned this Sanex shower gel ad?
Culture • 8:57 AM
7 min
A shower gel commercial has been banned in the UK for “suggesting white skin superior to black skin”. The company behind ad has defended their spot...<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/0
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The death of a French streamer sheds light on the depths and horrors of ‘trash streaming’
Culture • 6:31 AM
5 min
French streamer Jean Pormanove was known for performing extreme acts in live broadcasts. His death exposes a disturbing internet phenomenon.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/21/the-d
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England’s oldest psychiatric hospital stages haunting new exhibition of patient art
Culture • 5:47 AM
8 min
Dead squirrels, haunted dreamscapes and anxious midnight thoughts: Bethlem’s new exhibition explores how patients have long wrestled with sleep and nightmares through art.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eurone
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Black Ops 7, Lego Batman and Nintendo Switch 2 take centre stage at Gamescom 2025
Culture • 12:41 AM
5 min
More than 300,000 visitors are expected at this year's gaming extravaganza, flocking to try out blockbuster releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and test new hardware such as the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Handheld.<div class="small-12 column text-cent
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Wednesday, august 20, 2025
Historic tall ships arrive in Amsterdam for tenth edition of maritime festival SAIL
Culture • 3:10 PM
9 min
The first SAIL event was first held in 1975 and this year's edition coincides with Amsterdam's 750th birthday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/20/historic-tall-ships-arrive-in-amste
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What if James Bond was gay? New London comedy play takes on the battle to cast 007
Culture • 2:46 PM
5 min
Loosely inspired by producer Barbara Broccoli, the play follows a fictional producer scrambling to recast 007 after scandal strikes, raising questions about what the world’s most famous spy should look like today.<div class="small-12 column text-center ar
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Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court
Culture • 2:02 PM
10 min
A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews
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Former FBI chief James Comey sparks MAGA outrage over his Taylor Swift confession
Culture • 10:08 AM
8 min
Former FBI Director James Comey has released a video in which he confesses he's a massive Swiftie and that Taylor Swift's music has been a "coping mechanism" in the face of Donald Trump. The backlash was... swift.<div class="small-12 column text-center ar
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It’s staying home: UK raises £3.8 million to keep rare Barbara Hepworth sculpture
Culture • 9:23 AM
9 min
The UK government had issued an export bar on the sculpture after it was sold at an auction in March 2024, citing its cultural significance.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/20/its-s
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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to take place in Vienna
Culture • 8:22 AM
3 min
It will be Vienna's third time as host, following 1967 and 2015. JJ won this year's Eurovision with the song 'Wasted Love'. The official date for next year's final has also been revealed...<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="
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Kneecap rapper Mo Chara to appear in UK court over alleged support for terror group
Culture • 6:39 AM
10 min
Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British Stat
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Once Upon A Time In London: Quentin Tarantino to bring his debut play to the West End
Culture • 12:11 AM
5 min
The director of 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill' has revealed that his next project is a theatre play that will go into production in early 2026 in London. He plans to relocated to the UK, and if the show is successful, he added that the project could becom
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Tuesday, august 19, 2025
Rocker Jack White blasts Trump’s ‘vulgar’ Oval Office transformation after Zelenskyy meeting
Culture • 2:35 PM
13 min
Following a copyright infringement lawsuit last year, The White Stripes frontman has been vocal online about Trump's 'vulgar, gold leafed' redecoration efforts in the White House...<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://
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Green Man Festival 2025 round-up: An eclectic weekend in the Welsh countryside
Culture • 1:26 PM
17 min
As the summer festival season winds down, the UK’s biggest independent festival has staked its claim as one of the country’s best offerings...<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/19/gre
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World Photography Day: The story behind ‘Napalm Girl’ - and its link to 2025's horror film ‘Weapons’
Culture • 11:38 AM
16 min
Euronews Culture explores the story of a photograph that is sadly as relevant today as it was the day it was taken, as well as the legacy of the shot - seen this year in one of 2025’s biggest critical and box office cinematic success stories.<div class="s
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Downton Abbey fans can own a piece of the drama in major charity auction
Culture • 10:21 AM
7 min
From Lady Mary’s wedding dress to the Granthams’ vintage car, iconic items from Downton Abbey are going under the hammer. All for a good cause.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/19/do
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No.10 warns author Sally Rooney her support for banned group could breach UK terror law
Culture • 9:08 AM
7 min
Downing Street has warned Irish author Sally Rooney that supporting Palestine Action – a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK – could amount to a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act.<div class="small-12 column text-center a
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UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize cancelled after controversy over ‘gender critical’ author John Boyne
Culture • 8:24 AM
7 min
This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policie
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'Ketamine Queen' accused of selling fatal dose to Friends star Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty
Culture • 7:01 AM
4 min
A woman who was charged with selling 'Friends' star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/19/ketamine-queen-
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The Bayeux Tapestry is coming to London – but how do you transport a 900-year-old embroidery?
Culture • 6:14 AM
11 min
The Bayeux Tapestry will travel to London in 2026 for a blockbuster show at the British Museum. Behind the scenes, experts are navigating the logistics.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025
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Bored of your beach read? Dive into these politicians’ steamy novels
Culture • 5:00 AM
9 min
From Brussels to Westminster, top European politicians have turned their experiences into steamy novels, mixing romance, scandal, and risqué fantasies. Diplomats, ministers, and MPs reveal a surprising, erotic side behind the political curtain.<div class=
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Monday, august 18, 2025
Eurovision Song Contest gets a brand new look to celebrate 70 years
Culture • 2:31 PM
2 min
The contest has revamped its look to celebrate 70 years of being 'United by Music,' with new logos, fonts, and a colourful new brand identity.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/18/eur
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New York cultural giants bring major art installations to JFK's new terminal
Culture • 1:23 PM
8 min
Four of New York’s most iconic museums are joining forces to transform JFK’s Terminal 6 into a global arts hub, with installations by MoMA, the Met, Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History.<div class="small-12 column text-center article
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What the skibidi is the tradwife doing? Five key new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary
Culture • 10:07 AM
4 min
The Cambridge Dictionary has officially added more than 6,000 new words this year, including a lot of new slang inspired by social media – which continues to shape everyday speech.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w
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Not just a night out: how 7 Management is redefining hospitality
Culture • 10:01 AM
20 min
We talk to 7 Management’s CEO, Rabih Fakhreddine, about how he turned a Beirut lounge into a global hospitality empire blending dining, nightlife and immersive storytelling.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euro
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Sally Rooney vows to support banned group Palestine Action despite UK terror law
Culture • 9:21 AM
8 min
Sally Rooney says she will defy the UK’s ban on Palestine Action, warning the move sets a dangerous precedent for free expression in the arts and public life.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/cultur
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Joe Caroff, movie poster designer and creator of iconic James Bond 007 logo, dies aged 103
Culture • 8:26 AM
7 min
Caroff designed the iconic James Bond 007 logo and was behind some of the most iconic Hollywood posters like 'West Side Story', 'Last Tango In Paris', and 'Manhattan'.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.c
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Legendary Hollywood stuntman and Pink Floyd fire figure Ronnie Rondell Jr. dies aged 88
Culture • 6:36 AM
4 min
Ronnie Rondell Jr. worked on more than 200 films and is remembered as the businessman on fire on the cover of the 1975 Pink Floyd album 'Wish You Were Here'.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture
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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Culture • 6:04 AM
16 min
England's oldest psychiatric institution exhibits patient's waking dreams, while Julia Ducournau's paranoia-infused body horror 'Alpha' arrives in French cinemas. Here are this week's cultural highlights.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__bu
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