Travel & Culture
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Ascendant artists to know in 2026These emerging art world talents are on the rise
By Emily Steer
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Richard Linklater’s latest outing recaptures the youthful energy of Godard’s French New WaveIn 'Nouvelle Vague', Linklater conjures his hero by retelling the story of the making of 'Breathless'
By Olivia Cole
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Sense Check Q&A: Curator, Dr Madeleine HaddonDr Madeleine Haddon, Senior Curator at V&A East, shares her sensorial pleasures, including watching sunsets over Naoshima and loves the smell of her husband’s cooking
By Harriet Quick
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Skye McAlpine's Christmas postcard from VeniceThe cookery writer, who calls Venice home, shares her festive favourites in the city
By Delilah Khomo
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The best art books of 2025Six art books lay bare the creative process
By Emily Steer
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The perfect hotel? It's all in the beddingSky-high thread counts and luxury thread counts make turndown a time to savour in these exquisite hotels
By Delilah Khomo
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Sense Check Q&A: artist Daniel ArshamArtist and Hublot collaborator DANIEL ARSHAM listens to Nas, does not cook and wakes up to views of his Japanese-style garden
By Simon Mills
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The life and influence of style icon Jane Birkin is explored in a new biographyIt Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin is out now
By Harriet Quick
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The sky-high stakes of SailGPIn Portsmouth’s historic waters, Rolex SailGP's F50 catamarans defy gravity and tradition
By Ryan Thompson
