BBC News – Arts and Culture

Take a look at some of the entries for a new global photography prize that focuses on ‘sustainability’ – with this year’s theme being water. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7701187.stm

An opera featuring a libretto by Booker prize-winning novelist Ian McEwan has its first performance in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7697475.stm

The British Museum is to host an exhibition focusing on the ancient city of Babylon – and how it became the inspiration for artists and composers. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7697854.stm

Fife artist Jack Vettriano claims he refused a commission to paint golfer Colin Montgomerie. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7699673.stm

A Picasso Cubist painting due to be sold at a New York auction next week is withdrawn from sale. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7695558.stm

Designer Sir Ken Adams shares his thoughts on two of his most celebrated James Bond sets. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7688396.stm

Following two years of negotiations, Google has reached an agreement with publishers and authors to index millions of books Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7695507.stm

The Royal Opera House could soon have a permanent second home in Manchester. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7694854.stm

A Picasso Cubist painting due to be sold at a New York auction next week is withdrawn from sale. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7695558.stm

The house where Dylan Thomas was born and wrote much of his poetry opens after a three-year restoration project. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/south_west/7692621.stm