‘My friends were getting killed, there was nowhere you could go… to hide’
Ahead of the Oscars where Dunkirk won three awards, Spear’s tracked down 98-year-old Alfred Smith to ask him to relive…
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£50m Picasso shrugs off Brexit blues
Celebrations are in full swing on Bond Street after a triumphant week for Britain’s art market — one that saw…
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Review: Murillo – The self portraits at the National Gallery
The National Gallery reunites two important self-portraits of Murillo in a fine exhibition marking the artist’s 400th year, writes Christopher…
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Valentine’s turn-off: time for jewellery brands to come clean
Consumer attitudes are changing fast and jewellery brands need to catch up with public sentiment, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell With Valentine’s…
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100 years on – Emmeline Pankhurst would be proud
A century has passed since the suffragette movement, and the fight for equality is far from over, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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A guide to ‘big money’ art disputes
The enormous sums changing hands in the art market mean disputes can be complex and costly. Christopher Silvester investigates The…
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Concerns raised over HNW mental health
Money can’t guarantee your mental health, and its time HNWs find experts they can turn to during troubled times, writes…
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Liquid Lunch: Yana Peel on the Serpentine’s next phase
Hannah Solel lunches with Yana Peel, CEO of the Serpentine Galleries ‘I always order the tuna tataki,’ says Yana Peel,…
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Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Martin McDonagh’s latest film is a disturbing tragicomedy with a splendid cast and a beautiful exploration of the immersive characters…
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Review: Charles II — Art & Power
This magnificent display of art and artefacts at The Queen’s Gallery lifts the lid on an age of royal wealth…
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Review: The Post
Stephen Spielberg’s foray into 1970s US political scandal, headed by two great actors, is a timely triumph, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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The rise of environmental activism — on canvas
Despite the chorus line of rogues on the world’s stage, it’s the environment that is inspiring new political art, writes…
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From modern design to the First World War: highlights of the London Art, Antiques and Interiors Fair
Drawing from a diverse mix from classic to contemporary, the London Art, Antiques and Interiors Fair shows that antiques don’t…
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Review: Darkest Hour
The historical accuracy might be a little stretched, but the on-screen magnetism of Gary Oldman’s Churchill makes the film worth…
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Is 2018 the best time to be posh?
Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo’s surprising victory in ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’ shows that it’s okay to be…
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Spear’s outlook: 18 predictions for 2018
As 2017 passes to 2018, Spear’s looks to the year ahead and flags up next year’s big news. Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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Why boxing is taking over the fitness world
Waves of people are discovering the varied benefits of boxing training, writes Jo Foley Anthony Joshua and Nicola Adams have…
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The gentleman’s guide to rudeness
Bad behaviour is not just exclusive to nobility, the nouveau rich should claim their share of vulgarity too, says Sam…
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Review: Modigliani at the Tate Modern
Robert Dunt looks past the mythical reputation of Modigliani to discover an artist of real stature and complexity Flesh, flesh,…
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Churchill’s last painting fetches £357k
A painting by Winston Churchill sells for more than five times its pre-sale estimate, but it’s no surprise, writes Olenka…
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