Amanda Palmer on crowdfunding art: ‘It’s really fucking powerful’
When it comes to monetising her work, performance artist Amanda Palmer is as explicit as her creations. Here she explains…
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Adam Handling at Frieze review: ‘Not a menu to be missed’
Adam Handling’s ‘back to roots’ collaboration with Ruinart champagne is an unmissable dining treat on the fringe of this year’s…
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Porsche’s new 911 reviewed: ‘Still the world’s best sports car’
Porsche’s 911 is already a timeless automotive icon, and the new 992 generation is more polished than ever, writes Gareth…
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Affordable art fair founder Will Ramsay on accessibility and advice for new collectors
The Affordable Art Fair turns 20 this year and now spans ten countries and 185,000 annual visitors. Arun Kakar talks…
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London’s all new ‘crime’ festival opens this week
Some of the UK’s top writers are descending on central London this week at the inaugural Capital Crime festival, the…
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‘My mind hadn’t needed to go for a hike, or even a wander’ – Alessandro Tome on his first gay wedding
Alessandro Tome heads to Ibiza for his first gay wedding and finds that it was as perfect as it was…
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Jason Cowley on the ‘iron cage’ of sports fandom
Whatever the sport, being a fan is a serious commitment – even if the joyful moments are elusive, writes Jason…
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Autumn reads: Four of the best books out now
Spear’s writers presents four books that are worth picking up this autumn The Meritocracy Trap By Daniel Markovits (Allen Lane,…
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La Casaldelmar Corsica restaurant review: ‘Haute cuisine of the hautest order’
Hidden in a sleepy South Eastern orner of the island, Corsica’s only two Michelin-starred restaurant is truly something to savour,…
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Commodore David Russell revisits the Kursk tragedy: ‘They worried that we might be there to gather secrets…’
Spear’s meets David Russell, the Royal Navy submariner in charge of the British response to the Kursk submarine disaster. He…
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This year’s Concours of Elegance zings for the fast and the curious
An astounding selection of ‘cars of tomorrow’ heralded an excellent showing at this year’s Concours of Elegance with Bentley, Aston…
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Brunch at Yauatcha review: A weekend Yum Cha to remember
Arun Kakar heads to the City branch of London’s cool Cantonese chain and finds a refreshingly different take on brunch…
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In the Closet of the Vatican book review: ‘a blistering critique’ of organised religion
Rasika Sittamparam reviews Frederic Martel’s giddying tale of power, homosexuality and lies in the closet of the Catholic Church This…
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Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat review: whisky glazed pork belly is a ‘sweet must-try’
With Lucky Cat, an embattled Gordon Ramsay hopes to have Mayfair purring once more, Rasika Sittamparam From the moment it…
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan review: ‘The ultimate car oxymoron’
Rolls-Royce’s all-new SUV, the Cullinan, makes the most of its precious heritage, writes Cindy-Lou Dale The Cullinan name references the…
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Why Asian cities are challenging the ‘old favourites’ of property investors
A raft of Asian cities are rising through the ranks to challenge the old favourites of property investors, writes Catherine…
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Rana Dasgupta Q&A: How Britain’s JCB launched the ‘Booker Prize for India’
Arun Kakar talks to the novelist Rana Dasgupta on how he worked with the British multinational to set up the…
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Hansard at the National Theatre review: ‘A thought-provoking success’
Alex Jennings and Lindsay Duncan shine in this minimalist debut from Simon Woods, writes Laura Plumley While the debut play…
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Robert Harris diary: ‘For connoisseurs of politics, it’s the greatest World Cup ever’
Novelist Robert Harris describes how technology, Europe and the current political maelstrom are shaping our lives I’ve done a lot…
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Exploring the ‘Belle Epoque luxury’ of Buenos Aires
With direct routes from Gatwick and Los Angeles, Buenos Aires has become more convenient – which is great news for…
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