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How do you turn a space without walls into an open-air gallery? How does one make one of central London’s busiest spots more vibrant and positive? Ask British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist and designer Yinka Ilori, that’s how. Ilori is making London more colourful by reimagining the West End and transforming London’s Piccadilly Circus with a vibrant, 23ft-tall installation that draws upon Greek mythology. The new temporary artwork is situated on the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and features winged sculptures inspired by Anteros, the Greek god of requited love (and also the punisher of th...
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Taylor Swift has met with the families of the London girls who were harmed at the Southport stabbing attack, which took place last month. The pop superstar welcomed the families backstage during her five-night stint at Wembley Stadium, Swift’s final dates in Europe as part of her worldwide Eras Tour. In the photos posted to TikTok by one mother, Sami Foster, who met Swift with her daughters, Hope and Autumn, at Wembley, Swift poses with the two girls, with one wearing a bandage covering her left forearm. Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift, is also seen posing with Foster’s family. “You drew stars ar...
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The gorilla and other animals that appeared to have escaped from the London Zoo in Banksy's most recent work have been taken into safekeeping. The zoo said it removed the elusive street artist's mural on its gate to preserve it and return its entrance to full operation after mobs of visitors came to see it over five days last week. It was covered with a reproduction of the work and a sign using British slang that said: “Banksy woz ere.” “We’re thrilled by the joy this artwork has already brought to so many, but primarily, we’re incredibly grateful to Banksy, for putting wildlife in the spotlig...
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A fire at Somerset House has been contained after around 125 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at the central London arts venue. The venue is home to artworks such as Vincent Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' and 'The Descent From The Cross' by Peter Paul Rubens. But a spokesperson for Somerset House said the fire had broken out in the west wing, on the opposite side of the complex from the Courtauld Gallery. "It's too early to comment on the building's condition, but I think thanks to the efforts of the emergency services, I am confident that the damage is to one small p...
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More than 100 firefighters were called on to tackle a blaze which broke out at London’s Somerset House on Saturday. A pillar of smoke could be seen billowing from the large neoclassical building used as an arts centre as flames blazed from the roof. 15 fire engines were deployed to extinguish the fire, according to the London Fire Brigade. The cause is not yet known, but the Fire Brigade reportedly received the first call about the fire at 11:59 am local time on Saturday. A spokesperson said: “Crews are tackling flames located in part of the buildings roof. Two of the Brigade’s 32m ladders hav...
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Mehr als 125 Feuerwehrleute waren im Einsatz, um einen Brand im Somerset House zu löschen. Das Kunst- und Kulturzentrum an der Themse im Herzen von London beherbergt unschätzbar wertvolle Werke von Monet, Cezanne und Van Gogh beherbergt. Dichter Rauch und Flammen, die gegen Mittag aus dem Dach aufsteigen sahen, legten sich einige Stunden später, nachdem Feuerwehrleute Wasser aus Eimern auf Drehleitern darauf gossen. Videoaufnahmen zeigten, dass die Flammen ein Loch in das Dach des Gebäudes am Ufer der Themse gebrannt hatten. Die Brandursache sei noch nicht bekannt, teilte die Londoner Feuerweh...
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In what was her first appearance since the knife attacks in Southport and an aborted terror plot that forced the cancellation of her shows in Vienna, Taylor Swift has made a stunning comeback to the Wembley stage. The US superstar thrilled a boisterous crowd of 92,000 people at Wembley when she opened the first of her five shows in London from the Eras Tour. In London, the night began fast on Thursday, with tens of thousands of swifties showing up early despite stern warnings from the Metropolitan Police to stay away unless they had tickets. The Metropolitan Police had urged fans without ticke...
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Taylor Swift hat am Donnerstag ihre fünftägige Konzertreihe im Londoner Wembley Stadium begonnen. Die Londoner Polizei hat eine Warnung für die Fans ausgesprochen, sich von dem Stadion fernzuhalten, wenn sie keine Tickets haben. Nach den Terrordrohungen in Wien wurden strenge Sicherheitsmaßnahmen eingeleitet. Yair Darren, Spezialist für Sicherheitsrisiken und Leiter eines internationalen Sicherheitsunternehmens, erklärte, dass die Ereignisse in Wien sicherlich ein erhöhtes Risiko für ein ähnliches Konzert in London schaffen würden. Dennoch betonte er, dass die Menschen trotz der Bedrohung ihr ...
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Picture it now: you've arrived at Wembley Stadium, the excitement is electric, and you’re ready for an unforgettable night. You've swapped friendship-bracelets with fellow fans, your outfit's on point and Taylor Swift has just taken to the stage to kickstart her Eras Tour show. But then, it hits you - you need to pee. You don’t want to miss a single second, yet nature’s calling... With the mega-concert stretching a staggering 3 hours and 25 minutes, it's almost inevitable that you'll need a bathroom break at some point. Fortunately, online bathroom specialists Victorian Plumbing have done the ...
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What happens when one of the UK’s best hip-hop stars meets one of London’s most vibrant art galleries? Presumably, a bloody good time, that’s what. That is precisely what’s happening on 31 August, when Tate Modern Lates – a monthly event that is “a mix of art, music, film, workshops, talks and more,” according to the website – teams up with award-winning rapper Little Simz. The unique collaboration will see one of our favourite modern artists here at Euronews Culture take over the gallery with a specially curated evening of... well, see the description above. Simz – real name Simbiatu "Simbi" ...
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