Good vibrations at Goodwood Revival
Spear’s heads to Goodwood Revival in West Sussex to soak up the good cheer and great cars of pre-1960’s Britain…
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Discovering the portraits of Oswald Birley
Robin Birley is about to revive his grandfather’s greatest masterpieces at Philip Mould & Co, writes William Cash In the…
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Why ‘an heir and two spares’ is just what Britain needs
News this week that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child is cause for celebration for…
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Why the war on independent schools is unwarranted
Our independent schools face constant political pressure but remain a shining example of global British success, writes Christopher Silvester With…
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The best libraries in the world
From stunning interiors and innovative architecture to rare book collections, our round-up of some of the world’s most beautiful libraries…
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The artist who earned his stripes
Sean Scully doesn’t shy away from pouring his eventful life into his abstract works. Just don’t expect to see them…
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Meet the mentors of the super rich
Extreme wealth doesn’t guarantee happiness – in fact, it can make it even more elusive. Spear’s meets a variety of…
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How the anti-money laundering reform might affect art dealers
If you are a high value dealer your business might be caught by the latest anti-money laundering reforms, write Petra…
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The economics (and madness) of polo
Beyond the obvious ‘moreishness’ of polo lies a certain madness among its HNW patrons, writes Sam Leith Polo. You’ve sniffed…
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Review — Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
Al Gore’s insightful sequel to the Oscar-winning documentary doesn’t have the same impact as its predecessor, but it offers a…
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Review: Dunkirk
Christopher Nolan has made a necessary film, which is a worthy addition to his oeuvre, writes Sophie Killip We all…
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Why equestrian sport is Britain’s millionaire’s playground
From Royalty and aristocracy to celebrity spectators, equine industry is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide, writes Eleanor Kelly…
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Review: Matisse in his studio
A fine exhibition at the Royal Academy is a new and illuminating way into the work of an artist whose…
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Round Hill: a Jamaican dream hub revisited
From the Inskips to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Ian Fleming to the Kennedys, this famous Montego Bay resort…
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Review: The secret art of Evelyn Waugh
An exhibition showcasing the little-known visual art of the novelist Evelyn Waugh opens a window into the unusual mind of…
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Lost Wright of Derby comes to light
A self-portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby – the artist whose paintings continue to define the industrial revolution in the…
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Review: Turandot, Royal Opera House
Puccini’s last opera is a strange affair, but Rasika Sittamparam finds a great deal to enjoy at the ROH’s latest…
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Review: Hamlet at the Harold Pinter Theatre
Andrew Scott triumphs as Hamlet in Richard Icke’s Nordic noir production, reinventing Shakespeare’s agonising anti-hero with a frenetic and intoxicating…
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German masterpiece proves not all Turners are equal
The sale for £19m of Turner’s Ehrenbreitstein at Sotheby’s just goes to show was a strange business art is, writes…
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A triumphant new look for the V&A
The new V&A exhibition space shows a museum readying itself for the future, writes Rebecca Morton The Sackler Courtyard, the…
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