High street retailers need to be more adventurous if they are to survive – Lucia van der Post
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‘Not simply a party mouthpiece’ – Hayek sale breaks records at Sotheby’s
Private items of Freidrich Hayek set a new record for online auction sales at Sotheby’s this month, reports Arun Kakar…
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‘Clichés tend to be clichés because they are true’ – Nick Foulkes on Genta and the art of relaxation
Sometimes we just have to switch off and relax – for without time for contemplation, there can be no invention,…
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Andrew Marr: ‘people like me have a duty to stay focused’
A rejuvenated Andrew Marr recollects his painting trip to Nice, and the ambitions he has for his art, writes Christopher…
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Review: La Residencia Hotel, Deià comes with ‘gratifying amounts of luxury’
The Residencia is a place which respects Robert Graves’s and Deià’s artistic legacy, writes Hugh Thompson It’s easy to see…
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Sam Leith: Brexit novels and contemporary reference
As a raft of ‘Brexit novels’ hit the shelves, should writers care whether future readers will understand their contemporary references,…
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Review: Medea
Simon Stone’s Dutch adaptation of Medea skilfully modernises the Greek tragedy without straying too far from Euripides’ original narrative, writes…
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Rachel Kelly: A privileged life does not guarantee a privileged health
There should be no shame attached to looking after our psychological wellbeing, just as we look after our physical health,…
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Kleinwort names emerging art talent in new prize
Interdisciplinary artist Evan Ifekoya is being hailed as an emerging force in contemporary art in new art prize set up…
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PPFM – What to see, read, spend and do in March
Pinch Punch First of the Month: Five things to see, spend and do over the next 30 days. Edited by…
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Niall Ferguson – The Spear’s Midas interview
The historian talks beer, VW Beetles, Corbyn, populism and colonialism with Emelia Hamilton-Russell Illustration by Russ Tudor How much is…
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Walpole reveals the British brands of tomorrow in style
William Cash enjoys a designer fete at Coutts bank to celebrate the twelve 2019 Walpole Brands of Tomorrow It was…
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Meet the photographer who captured an era of New York’s art scene
Photographer Ben Buchanan was the right man in the right place to capture the years when New York City’s art…
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3812 Gallery co-founder Calvin Hui: ‘I’m very confident in the London market’
The co-founder of Hong Kong’s 3812 talks to Spear’s about expanding the brand to London, writes Arun Kakar Calvin Hui…
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The Spear’s interview – William Boyd on Brexit, Amis and his latest novel
Christopher Jackson visits William Boyd and finds the great storyteller in convivial mood – but also eager to defend his…
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The Height of the Storm – theatre review
Florian Zeller’s latest production on the West End offers many layers for audiences to peel away at, writes Laura Plumley…
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Meet the art-tech startup linking collectors and museums
The co-founder of start-up Vastari says collectors and museums are embracing art-tech, writes Arun Kakar ‘I primarily buy art to…
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Tracey Emin’s Fortnight of Tears: Review
Christopher Jackson attends the YBA artist’s striking exhibition at the White Cube in Bermondsey, and reflects on the state of…
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Lily Cole interview: ‘Having my first child has had a completely seismic effect on the way I think about work’
Lily Cole has lived a life that many idealists dream of – but, she says, pragmatism is the key to…
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Spear’s meets Zurab Tsereteli – the most famous artist you’ve never heard of
Big in Russia, doesn’t quite cut it for Zurab Tsereteli, who has his first major UK retrospective at the Saatchi…
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