ADVERTISEMENTAfter three decades delighting audiences with ornamental eccentricities and highly stylised aesthetics, is Wes Anderson now simply recycling his same old tricks? Worse, has he forgotten that immersive world-building becomes the crafting of empty shells without precious emotional payoffs? On the back of 2023’s Asteroid City and judging by this year’s offering, it’s a frustrating ‘yes’ on
ADVERTISEMENTBenedict Cumberbatch, Dua Lipa, Massive Attack, Danny Boyle, Tilda Swinton and Riz Ahmed are among the hundreds of celebrities urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to “end UK complicity” in Gaza. The request was put forward in an open letter to the PM, led by refugee charity Choose Love. As highlighted by Sky News, the letter
ADVERTISEMENTWhat’s happening? Labubu dolls, that’s what. Creepy cute little monsters with fluffy bodies and razor sharp grins. Originally created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung for his picture book series "Monsters", they were turned into figurines in 2019 as part of a collaboration with toymakers Pop Mart. Since then, their popularity has skyrocketed — especially
ADVERTISEMENTThe curatorial vision for the 61st Venice Biennale, 'In Minor Keys', was revealed in Venice today in an emotional presentation at the Sala delle Colonne of Ca’ Giustinian, the Biennale’s historic headquarters. Originally set for announcement later this year, the theme was unveiled ahead of schedule following the sad and unexpected death of the exhibition’s
ADVERTISEMENTThe famous Franco-Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado’s exhibition Genesis toured the world for more than six years - a sign of its popularity but also the impact of his incredible work. Euronews Culture caught up with the photographer when the spectacular show was on display at La Sucrière de Lyon, a former sugar factory and warehouse
ADVERTISEMENTBorn in Mexico City in 1942, Graciela Iturbide has for more than five decades developed a photographic oeuvre that transcends the boundaries of conventional art. Her work is characterised by a deep sensitivity to ancestral cultures and an exceptional ability to capture the essence of communities in transition.She conceives photography as a tool for cultural
ADVERTISEMENTOver the course of three decades, the Mission: Impossible franchise has given us some of the most consistently enjoyable cinematic thrills out there. Thanks in large part to Tom Cruise’s devotion to sprinting and pushing the envelope when it comes to making impossible stunts possible, the series has managed to become a blockbuster singularity which has bucked
ADVERTISEMENTU2’s Bono has spoken out against Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli “far-right fundamentalists” at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards last night. U2 became the first Irish act to receive the Fellowship of the Ivors Academy, the highest honour that the organisation bestows. The band took to the stage to accept the honour, with frontman Bono
ADVERTISEMENT The first festivalgoers have been arriving at Dreamville, Tomorrowland's official camping site, just hours after a fire destroyed the event's main stage, its crown jewel, on Wednesday evening. As widespread speculation spreads about the electronic dance music festival's potential cancellation, there are still no clear answers. Tomorrowland organisers said calling off the event is
ADVERTISEMENT Connie Francis, the hugely successful pop star of the 1950s and 1960s whose hits include 'Pretty Little Baby', has died aged 87. Her death was announced today by her friend and publicist, Ron Roberts, who did not immediately provide additional details. Francis - born Concetta Rosemarie Franconero on 12 December 1937 - was a