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Marjane Satrapi’s Legacy: Capturing Human Emotions and Inspiring a Generation

Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, profoundly influenced Iranian and global comic artists with her unique visual storytelling. Her legacy continues to inspire many in the arts community.

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Marjane Satrapi stands next to a red wall with vertical stripes

Anthony Head, Star of Buffy and Ted Lasso, Dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, known for roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, and Merlin, has died at 72. He gained fame as Rupert Giles and appeared in numerous acclaimed shows.

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Roberto dos Santos on Directing First Straight-to-VHS Film in Two Decades

Roberto dos Santos directs the first straight-to-VHS film in 20 years, embracing imperfection and human creativity in the age of AI with his indie feature This Is How the World Ends.

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Director Robert dos Santos i a white shirt, holds the VHS of his film This Is How the World Ends

Land by Maggie O’Farrell: An Ambitious Tale of Irish Mapmaking and Myth

Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Land explores Irish mapmaking post-famine, blending family saga with Celtic myth and traditional storytelling.

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Maggie O'Farrell sits on a rocky outcrop in a forest wearing a colourful painted coat

Eisteddfod y Garreg Las Announces More Headline Artists for 2026

Eisteddfod y Garreg Las announces over 100 performers including Super Furry Animals, Elis James, and Candelas for its 2026 festival from 1-8 August.

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Emma Thompson Wins Hay Festival Medal for Drama, Shares Literary Inspirations

Emma Thompson received the Hay Festival Medal for Drama, discussing her literary influences, childhood, feminism, and the impact of Victorian women writers during the Hay Festival event.

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Getty Images Emma Thompson sat on stage on the Kelly Clarkson show. She is smiling whilst wearing a white t-shirt and silver blazer.

Louis Wain Cat Paintings Found in Skip Sell for £16,000 at Auction

A couple found two Louis Wain paintings in a skip, which later sold for £16,000. They discovered the artist's fame after years of displaying the artworks at home. Legal and safety considerations about taking items from skips are also noted.

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Rogers Jones Auctioneers Louis Wain's painting of a bright blue cat, its head poking through yellow flowers with green leafy stems

British Conductor Daniel Harding Named Music Director of LA Philharmonic in 2027

British conductor Daniel Harding, also a part-time Air France pilot, will become the Los Angeles Philharmonic's music director in 2027, succeeding Gustavo Dudamel. Harding's distinguished career includes leadership roles across Europe and a Grammy win.

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Getty Images Daniel Harding in an open-necked white shirt with an arm raised holding a conductor's baton conducting the Orchestra Santa Cecilia of Roma in Bologna on 8 May 2026

Historic Newry Arts Centre to Be Demolished for Town Hall Expansion

Newry's former Sean Hollywood Arts Centre will be demolished for a town hall expansion, sparking debate over heritage preservation amid plans for a modern theatre and conference venue.

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BBC The former Newry Arts Centre - a cream-coloured two-storey building with a replica classical facade and a modern side extension. The main structure is symmetrical, with five large Georgian-style sash windows on the top floor, intersected by four decorative pilasters. The front door is protected by a metal grill and sheltered by a pillared granite portico. A disabled access ramp leads to the modern side extension which has a curved exterior wall and a steep roof.

Kylie Documentary Reveals Raw Truths Behind Pop Icon’s Journey and Cancer Battle

Netflix’s three-part documentary on Kylie Minogue offers an intimate look at her rise to superstardom, personal struggles including two cancer battles, and the enduring strength behind her iconic pop career.

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Kylie Minogue, dressed in a coat and scarf, sits on an outside garden chair.

Winston Churchill’s Paintings Exhibit Reveals Joyful Amateur Artistry

Winston Churchill’s amateur paintings, created for stress relief, reveal a joyful, charming artistry. This exhibition showcases nearly 60 works, highlighting his passion beyond politics during turbulent times.

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A painting showing bathers in shallow water and a black cannon on the beach in the foreground

Falling review: Jack Thorne’s religious romance struggles to connect

Jack Thorne’s Falling explores a forbidden romance between a nun and a priest but struggles with authenticity and emotional depth despite a strong cast.

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Six nuns stand in a row, with the nun third from right looking at the camera

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