Art and design, photography and architecture
Art & design
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Force of history demands re-evaluation of colonial statues and street names
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Instead of complaining about ‘vandalism’ and ‘mob rule’, the powers that be should replace the statue with a bold artwork that shows the hell of life aboard a slave ship
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Every secret agent needs a trenchcoat – try these for size
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park set today’s quiz, which poses fiendish questions to explore the collections of museums closed due to Covid-19
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How the 1960s craze for oceanic exploration changed our relationship with the planet
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A photo essay looking at the hidden crisis of rural homelessness. Joanne Coates tells unexpected stories of hope during a global crisis from five men housed in log cabins nestled in the heart of tranquility
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Photographer Alex Grace captures her pet modelling all your lockdown essentials
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The new normal and protests over the death of George Floyd – the most striking photographs from around the world this week
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Two decades ago, the architect built a groundbreaking green space. How has ‘the straw bale house’ endured?
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Test your arts knowledge with these questions from our critics
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A ban on constructing with timber is one of the more misguided responses to Grenfell
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From its sublime palaces and museums to its divine art deco markets, the city’s glorious architecture is lovingly captured in a thrilling new book. But can it survive a tidal wave of foreign investment?
Visual arts
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Wherever and however you are allowed to exercise, why not seek out public sculptures and monuments? Meanwhile, artists including Gilbert & George do their best to keep working – all in your weekly dispatch
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Patricia Highsmith’s manipulative murderer, Michel Houellebecq’s bitter irony and Orhan Pamuk’s mysterious miniaturists feature in our roundup of the best art novels
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Covid-19 is the subject of topical, colourful and attention-grabbing street art, whether it is for artistic, educational or political ends
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Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of a Lady has been found – in the same gallery it was taken from. At least it wasn’t cut up by a mafia boss or hauled aboard a pirate ship
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Devastated by his time in Germany, which he regards as still Nazi, the artist has moved. As he unveils a powerful virtual reality artwork, he talks about needing a monster to fight – and why he’d like to be a barber
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