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Artwork ‘handed over in car park’

A stolen Leonardo Da Vinci painting was handed over to a private investigator in a pub car park, an extortion trial hears. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/8605712.stm

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Egypt hosts antiquities meeting

Global culture officials gather in Cairo to discuss how to recover ancient treasures which they say have been looted. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/8606458.stm

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Actor Corin Redgrave dies aged 70

Actor Corin Redgrave, a member of the Redgrave acting dynasty, has died at the age of 70, his family has announced. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8605532.stm

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Domingo makes NY appearance

Opera star Placido Domingo makes his first public appearance at the opening of his new restaurant in New York, four weeks after colon cancer surgery. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8604634.stm

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Audio slideshow: Storm’s sleeves

The memorable art that helped sell millions of records – celebrating the work of Storm Thorgerson. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8605975.stm

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Domingo makes New York appearance

Opera star Placido Domingo makes his first public appearance at the opening of his new restaurant in New York, four weeks after colon cancer surgery. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8604634.stm

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Why do we need painters in a war zone?

It might seem strange that the government would fly a group of artists out to a war zone, but paintings from Afghanistan are the latest in a long line of war art that apparently serves […]

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Annie Leibovitz sued by US firm

A US financial firm has sued celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz over a recent financing deal. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8604631.stm

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Audio slideshow: Jazz artist

Artist Gina Southgate, resident artist at the Gateshead International Jazz Festival, on what inspires her to paint live during gigs. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8596597.stm

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Matisse Bastille Day work on sale

A painting by Impressionist artist Henri Matisse celebrating Bastille Day is to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8598254.stm