Category : Arts


Fashion Collection Reborn 50 Years After Belfast Fire

The Ulster Museum's costume and textile collection, destroyed in a 1976 firebomb attack, has been meticulously rebuilt over five decades. A major new exhibition, 'Ashes to Fashion,' showcases the remarkable recovery, featuring historic garments and contem

Royal Mint Dropped Aslan Coin Over Poodle-Like Design

The Royal Mint abandoned plans to feature Aslan on a commemorative 50p coin after its advisory committee deemed the lion's design resembled a 'poodle' rather than the majestic creature from C.S. Lewis's classic novel.

Lockdown Photo: Broom and Nail Inspire Viral iPhone Shot

Spanish photographer Dominic Dähncke captured a striking image on his iPhone XS during Covid lockdowns, using a broom and a nail on a rooftop in Tenerife. The photo highlights finding beauty in everyday objects close to home.

Civil War Scholar Gabor Boritt Dies at 86

Gabor S. Boritt, a Hungarian immigrant and esteemed Civil War historian who founded the Civil War Institute and the Lincoln Prize, has died in Pennsylvania at age 86.

Rijksmuseum's Ovid Show Blends Myth with Modern Art

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Ovid's Metamorphoses through contemporary art, featuring works by leading artists that reinterpret ancient myths for today's audiences.

Arcadia Review: Stoppard's Masterpiece at The Old Vic

Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, a play blending romance, mathematics, and gardening, receives an exuberant production at The Old Vic in London, exploring life's mysteries through clever dialogue and cerebral intrigue.

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