Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Lisbon maps JR’s street art, London showcases the rare ‘Film Décors Of The Quay Brothers’, Will Smith returns with his first album in 20 years, and the TV show every…
Scientists reconstruct the face of Saint Teresa of Avila 510 years after her birth
Scientists have succeeded in reconstructing the face of Saint Teresa of Jesus, one of the most influential figures of Spanish Catholicism to mark the 510th anniversary of her birth. This…
Rotterdam opens Portlantis ‘storytelling machine’ to explore city’s past, present and future
The massive Portlantis building in Rotterdam celebrates the past, present and future of Europe’s largest port, and the spirit of an underdog city. The centre, billed as “a machine for…
Award-winning ‘king of the miniseries’ Richard Chamberlain dies aged 90
Veteran actor Richard Chamberlain has died at the age of 90 following complications from a stroke. His lifelong partner, Martin Rabbett, said ‘Richard is with the angels now.’ Read More
‘The first exhibition of its kind’: The art of ‘Young Poland’ on display in Japan
Works by Polish artists from the 19th and 20th centuries are on display for the first time at the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto. The exhibition ‘Young Poland:…
Introducing: Sunna Margrét, Iceland’s experimental pop sensation
Last year Sunna Margrét released her debut album, but it’s been a long career for the entrancing Icelandic artist creating bold pop soundscapes. Read More
Power to the people! Versailles reveals hidden halls to celebrate 150 years of the Third Republic
The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today. Read…
Original E.T. model from 1982 film goes up for auction at Sotheby’s
An original three-foot E.T. model, created by special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with bids running until 3 April. Read More
In Pictures: The week in Culture
If a picture paints a thousand words… Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (24-28 March 2025). Read More
Too spicy? Spice Girls’ ‘Spice Up Your Life’ is being censored by UK radio stations
Slam it to the left / If you’re havin’ a good time / Shake it to the right / If ya know that you feel… well not so fine now,…