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Curator’s Choice: Polly Morgan’s Rest a Little on the Lap of Life at Pallant House | Culture24

Curator’s Choice: Polly Morgan’s Rest a Little on the Lap of Life at Pallant House | Culture24. Curator’s Choice: Julie Brown, of Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, talks about Rest a Little on the Lap of Life by Polly Morgan, … Continue reading

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Pallant House’s Staircase to design heaven in Sussex | Culture24

Since 2006, Chichester’s Pallant House has been commissioning artists to redesign its 18th century stairwell. Kirstie Brewer takes a look back at the dazzling stars, mussel shells and international artists who have had a go. Pallant House Gallery has undergone … Continue reading

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Diaghilev’s Golden Age of the Ballets Russes dazzles London with V&A display | Culture24

Dictator, devil, charlatan, sorcerer and charmer Serge Diaghilev’s revered exploits as the ringmaster of the early 20th century Ballets Russes troupe go under the spotlight in dramatic fashion at the V&A, says Kirstie Brewer. Exhibition: Diaghilev and the Golden Age … Continue reading

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Allanah, Buck, Catman, Michael, Pamela and Thomas: Marc Quinn arrives at White Cube | Culture24

“Is one more or less one’s self after cosmetic surgery?” – Marc Quinn takes an unflinching look at body transformation.
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Dive into The Deep with Natural History Museum’s strange new exhibition | Culture24

 The Deep plunges visitors into alien territory with a look at the planet’s final frontier, reports Kirstie Brewer. Dive into The Deep with Natural History Museum’s strange new exhibition | Culture24.

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Celeste Boursier-Mougenot in The Curve Gallery at The Barbican | Culture24

French composer and sound artist, Céleste Boursier-Mougenot has used a flock of zebra finches to create a unique sound installation for his UK debut at the Barbican’s Curve Gallery: Celeste Boursier-Mougenot in The Curve Gallery at The Barbican | Culture24.

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Elephant parade through London draws attention to the plight of the Asian elephant | Culture24

  Artists and conservationists turn London into a sprawling urban jungle to paint a brighter future for Asian elephants: Elephant parade through London draws attention to the plight of the Asian elephant | Culture24.

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Fit for a King: formidable royal armour displayed at the Tower of London | Culture24

From Henry VIII’s steel skirts to Prince Charles’ polo helmet, the exhibition takes a comprehensive and thoughtful look at the history of royal armour: Fit for a King: formidable royal armour displayed at the Tower of London | Culture24.

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Soviet cinema revolutionary inspires hypnotic Mat Collishaw show at BFI Southbank | Culture24

Young British Artist Mat Collishaw tells me his cinematic new show is “A bit like a trip to Currys” hmmm…   Soviet cinema revolutionary inspires hypnotic Mat Collishaw show at BFI Southbank | Culture24.

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