BBC News – Arts and Culture

The search to find the next poet laureate is launched with the public to have their say. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7746608.stm

Crime author Ian Rankin comes face-to-face with one of history’s most evil double acts. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7748173.stm

A crystal skull – said to have inspired the latest Indiana Jones film – is to go on public display for one day. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7743533.stm

A portrait of a London society lady by her lover, artist Sir Anthony van Dyck, is to go on display for the first time in over a century. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7742900.stm

Leading British conductor Richard Hickox dies of a suspected heart attack following a recording session in Wales. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7745605.stm

Postcards designed by some of the world’s best known artists are to go on sale later at London’s Royal College of Art. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7743297.stm

Actor Pete Postlethwaite says bad reviews for a new production of King Lear were justified, but claims the show has been changed. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7739158.stm

Writers Lynda La Plante and Margaret Drabble receive Royal honours at a Buckingham Palace investiture. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7742760.stm

The EU’s new digital library crashes less than a day after its launch, after attracting double the number of anticipated hits. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/europe/7742390.stm

A rare Turner masterpiece, expected to fetch up to $16m (£10.6m), goes on display in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7742392.stm