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Art Exhibition Tour: “Van Gogh – Poets And Lovers”

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Christie’s (September 23, 2024): The first ever Van Gogh exhibition at the National Gallery in London suggests that he was not so much a tortured genius as an artist who planned his work meticulously and thought deeply about its execution and meaning.

Christie’s Chairman, Europe, Giovanna Bertazzoni talks to curators Cornelia Homburg and Christopher Riopelle about the inspiration for the exhibition, which is supported by Christie’s.⠀

Featuring more than 60 works, the exhibition is focused on the years that Vincent van Gogh spent in the south of France — in Arles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — between February 1888 and May 1890.

🗓️14 September 2024 – 19 January 2025 ⠀

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News: Israel Strikes On Hezbollah In Lebanon, UN General Assembly Meets

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Monocle Radio Podcast (September 23, 2024): As world leaders flock to New York this week for the 79th UN General Assembly, Emma Nelson talks to Julie Norman and Mark Lowcock to discuss how the crisis in the Middle East will affect the proceedings.

Plus: we find out what the election results might mean for Sri Lanka’s economic future and check in at Milan Fashion Week.

Art, Arts & Literature, Museums, Reviews, Videos

Inside Art: Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers & Yellow’

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The National Gallery (September 22, 2024): What colour do you think of most when you think of Vincent van Gogh? Probably his glorious use of yellow – most famously in his series of ‘Sunflowers’ paintings.

Dive in with Catherine Higgitt from the National Gallery’s scientific department to discover the secrets of how he used chrome yellow pigment in his work. You’ll even see the chemistry of how this fantastic colour is made.

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Travel Tour: Budapest – “Instagram Vs Reality”

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DW Travel (September 22, 2024): Budapest looks like a fantastically romantic city on social media. But does this image live up to reality?

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Széchenyi thermal baths 03:20 Liberty Bridge 05:20 Fisherman’s Basion

We make the check at three popular spots: the Széchenyi thermal baths, Liberty Bridge and the Fisherman’s Bastion.

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Travel & History: ‘Journey To The Heart Of Egypt’

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TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (September 21, 2024): Experience the thrilling journey through Egypt’s timeless allure, where you’ll discover ancient temples and pyramids while unravelling the secrets of mummification.

Witness how these grand traditions continue to resonate in modern Egypt, where ancient rituals blend seamlessly with contemporary faith, as the living pay tribute to the deceased with heartfelt prayers, vibrant processions, and the promise of a celestial afterlife.

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Profiles: Jane Bertch Of “The French Ingredient”

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CBS Mornings (September 21, 2024): Jane Bertch was a banker until she quit her job, moved to France and founded a cooking school there. It’s an American dream story set in Paris.

Now, she’s telling her story in the new memoir, “The French Ingredient.” Jeff Glor reports from Paris.

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Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

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Monocle on Saturday (September 21, 2024): Author and political correspondent Tessa Szyszkowitz joins Georgina Godwin to talk about the pager explosions in Lebanon, seeing Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza in London and fashion at political conferences.

Plus: Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans heads to Amsterdam for the Glue design festival and ‘Financial Times’ senior business writer Andrew Hill looks ahead to the 20th edition of the FT’s Business Book of the Year awards.

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Photography: How Kodak Invented The ‘Snapshot’

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Vox (September 20, 2024): In 1888, Eastman Kodak patented roll film, and the company’s business model of selling film, and then processing and printing the photos taken on that film for their consumers, made photography available to the masses for the first time.

Before the Kodak No. 1 box camera debuted, photography was a complicated process involving chemistry and expertise on big, bulky equipment. When Kodak introduced the Brownie and sold it for a dollar in 1900, photography went fully mainstream. The company dominated the film sales and development market during the 20th century and successfully marketed its automatic cameras as crucial to capturing fleeting moments — at home and on vacation.

But digital camera sales began to outpace film camera sales in the early 2000s, and Kodak failed to keep up. They filed for bankruptcy in 2012 but do still exist and sell film, albeit to a much smaller market.

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Gastronomic Travel: Split To Dubrovnik In Croatia

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MICHELIN Guide (September 20, 2024): An Unforgettable 2-Day Itinerary from Split to Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia! Kick off your adventure in the lively city of Split, soaking in its rich culture and history.

Day 1 – Starting in Split Lunch at Il Ponte Trogirn, MICHELIN selected restaurant Dinner at Zrno Soli, MICHELIN selected restaurant Stay for the night at Hotel Ambasador in Split, recommended by the MICHELIN Guide.

Day 2 – Ending in Dubrovnik Boat Tour along Mali Ston Bay picnic Dinner at Vapor Restaurant, attached to Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik Stay at Bellevue for the night, MICHELIN recommended hotel.

Take a scenic boat tour in the picturesque town of Trogir, where stunning coastal views await. Journey towards the enchanting Dubrovnik Riviera, with a delicious stop at Mali Ston Bay to savor fresh oysters for lunch, a local delicacy. Explore finally the magical city of Dubrovnik, known for its breathtaking beauty and historical charm.

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News: UN Security Council Emergency Meetings On Israel-Hezbollah Crisis

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Monocle Radio Podcast (September 20, 2024): As the Israel-Hezbollah conflict reaches boiling point, Georgina Godwin is joined by Hannah McCarthy and Mark Lyall Grant to discuss what the UN Security Council can hope to achieve during its emergency meetings this week.

Plus: Carlota Rebelo considers whether or not the Thames river will ever be swimmable.