A “mean, cruel, smelly and ruthless” man called Mr Gum wins one of the first Roald Dahl Funny Prize for children’s novels. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7727698.stm
An exhibition featuring the work of Alfred Sisley opens at the National Gallery, in London, on Thursday. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/in_pictures/7723072.stm
A stage production of the Charlton Heston movie Ben-Hur is to open next year in London’s O2 Arena. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7713891.stm
Afghan-born writer Atiq Rahimi wins the Prix Goncourt – France’s top literary award – for his novel Syngue Sabour, or Stone of Patience. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/7720177.stm
Urban artist Adam Neate is to give away 1,000 of his works by leaving them around the streets of London on Friday night. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7720537.stm
Tracey Emin delivers an artists’ petition to Downing Street in a bid to keep two paintings by Italian Renaissance artist Titian in the UK. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7719518.stm
An art gallery will not face any legal action over claims it displayed an indecent statue of Jesus Christ. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/tyne/7720587.stm
The second winner of the Dylan Thomas literary prize for writers under 30 is Vietnamese-born author Nam Le. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/7720094.stm
A Beatrix Potter painting of a rabbit who never featured in her published books will be auctioned in London later. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7722239.stm
Works of Impressionist and Modern art struggle again at auction in New York, with nearly half of pieces in one sale going unsold. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7715471.stm
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