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Delighted by the fact that the new German culture minister once managed a rock band, Rakewell recalls other culture ministers with an artistic bent
’Red Notice’ may not be most sophisticated heist film, but it’s hard to resist The Rock on the trail of Wonder Woman
Rakewell couldn’t be happier about the film-maker’s documentary about the band – but does have a suggestion for a sequel
Pope Francis seems to be a fan of contemporary art – and he’s hardly the first pontiff to have encouraged the latest artistic developments
The moustachioed can get into the Wallace Collection’s Frans Hals exhibition for free on Mondays – but Rakewell has a much better idea
Rakewell is delighted to learn that the superstar TV gardener is also something of an art aficionado
Nudes by Titian, Rubens and Schiele are now available to viewers on the adults-only subscription service
The hit series takes many of its visual cues from M.C. Escher – and a host of other films that have been inspired by the Dutch artist
Some unusual relationship advice has recently caught Rakewell’s eye. Next time you’re nursing a broken heart, why not try drawing your shoe?
The actor offered her services as a life model to the painter when she was 19. One can only wonder that she got away so lightly
