ALEX MARSHALL
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BAFTA Awards 2024 Winners: ‘Oppenheimer’ Sweeps
“The Holdovers” and “Poor Things” were also honored at the British equivalent of the Oscars, while “Saltburn” and “Barbie” left empty-handed.
Sinead O’Connor Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Says
The Irish singer-songwriter, known for her powerful, evocative voice, died at 56 at a residence in London in July.
German Cultural Scene Navigates a Clampdown on Criticism of Israel
A torrent of canceled events is threatening Germany’s reputation as a haven for artistic freedom.
Paul Lynch Wins Booker Prize for ‘Prophet Song’
The judges for the prestigious award were not unanimous in their decision to select this novel, which depicts an Ireland descending into totalitarianism.
After Election, Poland’s Art World Calls for Change
The Law and Justice party tried to reshape the country via the arts. Now that it appears set to lose office, its critics are split...
British Library Hit by Apparent Cyberattack
Libraries across Europe appear to be facing attacks from cybercriminals. At Britain’s national library, an “incident” is sending scholars back to an analog age.
How to Choose the Nobel Laureate: Tap a Literature Professor
The Swedish Academy sends out thousands of invitations each year for professors and others in the literary world to nominate writers for the prize in...
How to Choose the Nobel Laureate: Tap an English Professor
The Swedish Academy sends out thousands of invitations each year for professors and others in the literary world to nominate writers for the prize in...
Marina Abramovic Relents and Adapts a Provocative Pice for Today
In a new retrospective, a work that shocked audiences in the 1970s has been altered to suit contemporary mores. “Really, the smart thing to do...
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