Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The best art shows of spring 2018
Charles I: King and Collector It is strange to reflect that King Charles I was executed just 15 minutes walk from Burlington House where a monumental show of works collected by the monarch has just opened. The scaffold was erected in front of the Banqueting House of the Palace of Whitehall, the ceilings of which […]
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My family, warthogs and other animals
Adventures in the Shamwari Safari Park, Port Elizabeth
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Will Brexit damage the British school brand?
The names of great British schools are rooted deep in the cultural memory of millions across the globe. In a brand conscious world, the British school is king. So in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit vote, the education sector – whose members had voted overwhelmingly Remain – trembled. Independent schools in the UK feared […]
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A new lease of life in Dubai as cultural scene grows
“Dubai has become a destination, most buyers are looking to stay long term and the flippers have gone,” says Jason Hayes, managing director of Luxury Property (luxuryproperty.com) which specialises in the area. Hayes is agent for the boutique firm Xtreme Vision which has to date finished just two residential projects here: Le Reve and Volante […]
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Make new Louvre Abu Dhabi your top place to visit this winter
Jean Nouvel museum heralds new cultural dawn for Emirates
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Mansion that was once home to Salvator Mundi is perfect showcase for art
The restoration of Doughty House is one of the most important heritage and legacy projects in Britain today
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Fateful Fonteyn home gets a £75 million makeover
Ballerina’s residence is being transformed into palatial new home
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Last chance to see Leonardo’s Salvatore Mundi before it vanishes again?
The intense interest in the last Leonardo da Vinci painting known to be in private hands drew crowds from all over Britain to Christie’s London saleroom where it was shown for just four days. As I joined the queue, the consensus seemed to be that it might be the last chance ever to see the […]
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Lolo, n’est pas?
Comparing and contrasting the de facto Arsenal captain’s eventful debut season with the status he has since attained.
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Basquiat and the best art shows this season
Picasso on the Beach One of Peggy Guggenheim’s favourite works of art forms the core of this show themed on beach works by the great Picasso. The star of the exhibition is On The Beach (La Baignade) shown next to its preparatory sketch for the first time and astonishingly executed on the same day. Picasso […]
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