Lifestyle New show unites Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior's haute couture A new book and exhibition in Paris traces the ties between Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior, two masters of haute couture who both revolutionised and redefined clothing for women, according to Carla Sozzani, co-founder of the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. 30/05/2026
Art Premier painter: Winston Churchill's rare works in London show Winston Churchill place in history is secured by his role as Britain's wartime leader but his private and prolific passion for painting is less known. Now, a new exhibition at London's Wallace Collection aims to explore his life as an artist. 29/05/2026
Culture Series Best regards: Stephan Gladieu on capturing the people of North Korea Ahead of his exhibition at the Musée des Confluences in Lyon, French photographer Stephan Gladieu talked to European Lens about his series titled ‘North Korea’, a collection of photographs taken over three years and several trips to the reclusive country. 27/05/2026
Art 'Holy Pop!': Inside the surreal world of extreme fandoms 'Holy Pop!' takes visitors inside the bizarre and beautiful world of obsessive fans. 26/05/2026
Culture news Two 17th-century paintings recovered after nearly 100 years missing The works were loaned in 1929 for display at the Ibero-American Exhibition in Seville, but were never returned to their owner, the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes de Sevilla. 25/05/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week This week's highlights include a new album from Paul McCartney, an exhibition highlighting Edvard Munch's work for a chocolate factory, and a moody twist on Spider-Man starring Nicholas Cage. 25/05/2026
Culture news Jewish raid in Paris: 98 photos give victims of the Nazi era a face 85 years after the first major roundup of Jews in occupied Paris, an exhibition at the French Embassy in Berlin is showing 98 photographs that were lost for decades. The find is particularly significant for 91-year-old Holocaust survivor Liliane Ryszfeld. 22/05/2026
Art Intimate connections: Tilda Swinton on art and crucial collaborations Actress Tilda Swinton's displays her art, recollections, personal items and more in a revealing exhibition at the Onassis Ready in Athens which is closely linked to eight key figures in her life from the world's of film and fashion. 21/05/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week From exhibitions that go beyond the manosphere to Baby Yoda on the big screen - here's what to look out for this week. 18/05/2026
Art When Michelangelo met Rodin: Paris Louvre show matches two masters A new exhibition at the Louvre in Paris pits Michelangelo and Rodin together to explore "Living Bodies" and the artistic links between the great masters who lived three and half centuries apart. 16/05/2026
Art The fantastic four: Stand-out pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale The national pavilions that chime with Kouoh’s core values of nurture, intimacy and reflection are those that quietly steal this year’s spotlight. 16/05/2026
Art Urban Art Biennale: Rust and decay revitalise Völklingen Ironworks At one of Europe’s most imposing industrial relics, urban artists are transforming rust, dust and decay into a giant open-air gallery. The Urban Art Biennale has returned to Germany’s Völklingen Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 14/05/2026
Art How hospitality shapes Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals. 13/05/2026
No Comment International Feline Contest: Europe’s 'most beautiful cats' gather in Sofia Cat lovers from across Europe gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the international Cat Show Expo, where more than 150 cats competed in a prestigious feline competition judged by experts from several countries. 11/05/2026
Design Monaco Art Week celebrates Ron Arad's iconic designs and creations The influential designer and artist is currently presenting a major exhibition of his works from 1992-2026 at the Opera Gallery in Monaco. 11/05/2026
Culture news Beatles to open immersive experience at iconic London headquarters The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London. 11/05/2026