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Simply transporting: Yale Center for British Art poster exhibit shows it’s lovely to ride the rails (slideshow, video)

NEW HAVEN — Their functions were multifaceted: to give directions, to tout upcoming events from sales to horse races, to advertise tourist venues and to instruct and attract their riders. And, of course, as with most art, to give the surroundings a touch of class and beauty.

British cultural delegation explores India tie-ups

New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Aimed at promoting cultural diplomacy with India, leading British arts and cultural institutional heads are meeting with various artists, scholars and museum officials to promote contemporary art, architecture textiles and museums.

Art and Design

The London art market is worth billions and regarded as one of the world's most vibrant. The capital, with its breathtaking number of museums, galleries and artists, is also a hub for new ideas and design. But who are the central figures who create, sell, hang, analyse and buy it all? Read on.

British Airways Announces First Scandinavian Route From London City to Copenhagen

British Airways is opening up its route network from London City Airport with the launch of its first route to Scandinavia.

British prime minister critical of Pakistan terror links

The British prime minister has insulted the Pakistani government by claiming that Islamabad has been "exporting terror". Speaking on a trip to India, David Cameron said Islamabad was now facing isolation in the international community because it had supported extremist groups.

British film maker Loach awarded by Czech film clubs' association

Uherské Hradiste, South Moravia, July 28 (CTK) - Legendary British film director Ken Loach received the annual prize of the Czech Film Clubs' Association (ACFK) during his visit to the Summer Film School festival (LFS) in Uherske Hradiste yesterday.

Schoolboy hailed as 'next Picasso'

A British schoolboy has stunned the art world by producing paintings that look like Picasso's.

Ohio museum to show art by Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood

Ohio museum to show art by Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is coming to Ohio with a different kind of solo show, spotlighting his paintings and other art. The Butler Institute of American Art says the exhibition opening is the first for Wood at a major American museum. The 63-year-old British [...]

Britain, India working to conserve culture: British Museum director

India's culture ministry and the British Museum are working closely to conserve Indian art, architecture and traditional textiles, says director of the museum Neil MscGregor.

Feted British authors are limited, arrogant and self-satisfied, says leading academic

Gabriel Josipovici dismisses the portrayal of Barnes, Rushdie and co as modern literary giants Their mantelpieces might creak under the collective weight of literary gongs but, according to one leading academic, leading contemporary British authors such as Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan and Julian Barnes are unworthy of the accolades they receive. In an outspoken attack, Gabriel Josipovici, the ...

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