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Art

Getting people together: Neal Slavin on the art of group photography

Neal Slavin's landmark photography book "When Two or More Are Gathered Together" reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour. To mark the its 50th anniversary, the photographer spoke to Euronews Culture about the book's enduring legacy.

Culture news

K-poptastic! BTS begin world domination tour with South Korea show

South Korean megapop stars BTS start their world tour in South Korea and with 85 countries in their sights some music analysts expecting it to outperform Taylor Swift's major money spinning Eras Tour.

Lifestyle

Palace parade: Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's fashion sense

'Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' is a new exhibition at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace celebrating the late queen's sense of style and mark the centenary of her birth.

Space

Making history: Artemis II astronauts reflect on moon mission

Still beaming after their historic lunar flyby, the crew of NASA's Artemis II have been sharing their thoughts about their landmark voyage into space, their view of our 'fragile' planet and what they're most looking forward to as the record- breaking trip nears its head.

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Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries

Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that's unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds of years.

Art

Rubens repair: Flemish master set for major restoration work at Louvre

The Louvre Museum in Paris is preparing to undertake an ambitious restoration and repair project of centuries old paintings by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens to save them from ruin.

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Ex-Migos rapper Offset 'stable' after being gunned down in Florida

US rapper Offset is reportedly in a stable condition after being shot at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. It comes four years after his cousin Takeoff, another member of the popular hip-hop trio Migos, was fatal gunned down in Texas in 2022.

Cinema

Actor John Travolta's directorial debut set to premiere at Cannes

Hollywood icon John Travolta will premiere his first feature film Propeller One-Way Night Coach at the Cannes International Film Festival in May

Culture news

Amsterdam marks 25 years since hosting the world's first gay marriages

Amsterdam anniversary bells have been ringing throughout the city as the Dutch capital has been marking the 25th anniversary of the world's first gay marriages.

Lifestyle

Fancy footwork: French recycling firm gives new life to old sneakers

A French recycling firm is looking to boost its fortunes and make a big difference in the polluting textile industry by putting sports shoes destined for the dustbin back on the people's feet.

Art

Italy buys devotional Renaissance painting for €12 million

For the second time in a month, Italy has spent millions to buy a historic painting as it moves to protect its national art heritage. The government has acquired a devotional painting of early Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina for €12.6 million euros.

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Stolen Bond girl fortune found in Italian villas, vineyards and art

Italian authorities have seized up to €20 million worth of property, artworks and financial assets allegedly bought from money stolen from Ursula Andress, the original Bond girl who starred opposite Sean Connery in 1962's Dr. No.

Culture news

White House sparks fresh row over Christopher Columbus statue replica

Donald Trump has ordered a statue of Christopher Columbus to be installed in the White House, a replica of a monument toppled during protests over the killing of George Floyd, reopening the debate in the US over historical memory and the best way to mark the nation's 250th independence anniversary.

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinksy dies aged 43

The Ukrainian-American businessman died from cancer, according to the adult-entertainment platform. He was 43.

Food and Drink

Volcanic vineyards: Pompeii revives long-lost wine making traditions

Heritage is at the heart of a wine making project in Pompeii that is aiming to re-establish the southern Italian volcanic region's age-old reputation for producing quality grapes from within the walls of its archaeological site.

Culture news

World Poetry Day: Where to begin writing your own words of wisdom

Euronews Culture's poet-in-residence Aurora Vélez has advice on how you can start writing about life, love and everything in-between and World Poetry Day is the perfect place to start.

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US action movie star Chuck Norris dies aged 86

The American action movie star has died according to his family after being hospitalised on Thursday. He celebrated his 86th birthday last week.

Lifestyle

Zara brings in John Galliano to 're-author' its archive collection

The Spanish retailer has signed a two-year deal with the controversial British designer to 're-author' its archive collection and bring a touch of haute couture to the high street.

Cinema

Val Kilmer set to star in new independent film as AI-generated actor

A year after the actor's death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. The producers of 'As Deep as the Grave,' say Kilmer agreed before ill health prevented him from participating.

Culture news

The Dijon five: 'Remarkable' Gallic burial site found at French school

French archaeologists have discovered five new Gallic 'seated' burials at an excavation site in Dijon town centre. While barely 75 skeletons in this position have been found anywhere in the world, the latest discovery brings to 20 the number found in the city famed for its mustard.

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