ALEX MARSHALL
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Who Owns the Benin Bronzes? The Answer Just Got More Complicated.
Restitution efforts were underway, fueled by news that a museum was being planned in Nigeria to house the treasures. Then a surprising announcement sowed uncertainty.
Was Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ First ‘Mongolian Rhapsody’?
One of Freddie Mercury’s early drafts, which is being auctioned by Sotheby’s, shows that he crossed out “Mongolian” and substituted the now-famous title.
Andy Rourke, Bassist for the Smiths, Dies at 59
Mr. Rourke was a key, if habitually unsung, part of the influential British band’s success. He died in New York of pancreatic cancer.
How Will the Greek Election Affect the Parthenon Marbles?
For months, Athens and the British Museum have been holding talks about the return from London of the treasures also known as the Elgin Marbles.
A King Who Actually Likes the Arts
In King Charles III, Britain has its most culturally attuned monarch for generations.
A Blockbuster Exhibition, Ripped in Two by Russia’s War
A major art show was supposed to unite masterpieces from London and Moscow, until Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, Russia is cut off from the West,...
Tobias Rahim Wants to Take Danish-Language Pop Global
Tobias Rahim is a phenomenon in Denmark. Now, he wants the country’s music to be internationally renowned.
Gilbert & George Are Opening a Museum in London
For over 50 years, the artist duo has lived and worked in London’s Spitalfields district. Now, they hope to immortalize their work and its part...
David Hockney Goes High-Tech
The British artist has always embraced new ways of working. With an immersive digital extravaganza, he is taking that to the next level.
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Wins Big at the BAFTAs
The German-language antiwar movie won best film, best director and five other awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Academy Awards.
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