Glyndebourne’s new rival is born
The transformation of Nevill Holt Opera in Leicestershire brings a touch of Glyndebourne to the Midlands and is an unique…
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Disappointing modern art sale at Sotheby’s could belie a shifting market
It was a slow start to the summer for Sotheby’s as the Impressionist and Modern evening sale failed to reach…
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On the growing trend of garden patronage
A Kim Wilkie masterpiece in Hampshire reflects the modern inclination for garden collaborations between patron and designer, writes Christopher Jackson…
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‘All is harmony, all is beauty’ — an interview with National Gallery director Gabriele Finaldi
A tour of the National Gallery with its impressive director, Gabriele Finaldi, reveals much about the passion and generosity that…
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Review: Lonely Planet, Trafalgar Studios
In its first London revival, Steven Dietz’s play is still moving, funny and heartfelt 25 years after its release, writes…
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Inside the Forte family summer party to launch Beck at Brown’s
Rocco Forte throws a party to remember, celebrating the launch of Beck at Brown’s, the hotel brand’s flagship restaurant, writes…
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What to expect from the Art & Antiques Fair Olympia
One of the biggest art and antiques events starts next week – Sophie Killip speaks to the Fair’s Director, Mary…
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Liquid lunch: Henry Blofeld gets back in the commentary box
Christopher Jackson interrupts the beloved cricket commentator’s busy retirement The voice over the phone is familiar. ‘You mustn’t think that…
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Book Review: ‘Skin in the Game — Hidden Assymetries in Daily Life’ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
A forthright polemic on life and business, writes Christopher Silvester For the Lebanese-American thinker Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a former financial…
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Finding Brazil’s bohemian rhapsody
UHNWs and villagers live in harmony in Latin America’s most beguiling town. Is this the real life? Is this just…
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Review: Translations, the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre
The powerful and compelling new production of Brian Friel’s 1980s masterpiece is a triumph, says Alec Marsh It’s a safe…
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Why Tom Wolfe turned me into Peter Fallow
Spear’s arts editor reveals why Tom Wolfe turned him into Peter Fallow, ‘a disreputable tabloid hack’ in The Bonfire of…
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Review: Red
Alfred Molina dazzles as Marc Rothko in the revival of John Logan’s play at the Wyndham, writes Arun Kakar Heady,…
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Spear’s Midas interview: Kelly Hoppen
The high-flying interior designer with a fear of heights finds time in her hectic schedule to tell Olenka Hamilton about…
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The wedding that Britain needs more than ever
Despite embarrassing relatives – and not just on one side – and a plethora of salacious tabloid headlines, even rain…
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Why change is the only constant for online art
Significant challenges lie ahead for the online art market, but industry players are determined to meet them, writes Arun Kakar…
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Is our monarchy nearing a dramatic end?
Our monarchy is facing a series of plot twists that may even lead to cancellation, writes Tanya Gold A royal…
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Why British fashion still looks to Diana
Prince Harry’s mother will be missed at the royal wedding – but her influence will be seen in the dresses,…
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Wealth and addiction: inside the troubled HNW mind
The deaths of banking heir Mathew Mellon and Swedish DJ Avicii raise concerns about mental health among HNWs. Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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Gut feeling: the case for intermittent fasting
Is intermittent fasting the way ahead for a healthy body and brain? Jo Foley investigates We all know that by…
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