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The DJ has curated an exhibition in Lisbon dedicated to the smiley logo – an image he has been collecting for decades
The president of the European Commission has expanded – cryptically, of course – on his description of Angela Merkel as an ‘endearing work of art’
The big blond blimp is on the wish list at the Museum of London, apparently
The strangest Leonardo anniversary news to date (and it has nothing to do with the Salvator Mundi)
A gaggle of Gaga’s costumes have gone on display in Las Vegas – but her infamous meat dress isn’t quite was it once was
The infamous tabloid is the focus of a new attraction in Tennessee – which is as chock-full of celeb gossip and conspiracy theories as you'd imagine
First there was a major show in New York, now there’s a cache of letters at auction...
The French philosopher has marshalled artists to the cause of saving European unity – but on one point, at least, he shares common ground with Nigel Farage
Lego exhibitions are cropping up at museums across the UK – and the bricks are becoming the medium of choice for some artists
Fancy a selfie with Salvador Dalí? An AI-generated version of the artist will be happy to oblige...
