"The financial crisis may have dampened the mood of the art market", Art.view observes, "but the unveiling of two lost Old Masters is once again causing something of a stir among art historians and dealers" ... read more »
"Trade's bad on Moore Street's markets, and many traders blame foreigners", writes a correspondent for Economist.com. Immigration is at the root of all Ireland's ills, say increasingly angry locals ... read more »
Hoecakes and johnnycakes are like bouillabaisse: "the only thing their partisans agree on is that everyone else gets them wrong", writes Jon Fasman ... read more »
"The Persian gulf is seeing the most extraordinary flourishing of culture", observes the Books and Arts editor of The Economist. She talks to Roger Mandle, the first executive director of the Qatar Museums Authority, on his plans for building cultural bridges in the Gulf ... read more »
How thriftily can you drive? You'll need to ape the hypermilers, writes Paul Markillie, "who disdain the brake, coast into parking spaces and even turn the radio off. And, of course, they are deeply nerdy"... read more »
Mining William Faulkner's work and biography for inspiration, the Coens have managed to grant the Southern bard the popular acceptance that always eluded him, writes Daniel Arizona ... read more »
"Not every woman suits red lipstick's strength of purpose", says the founder and creative director of cosmetic company Nars. He talks about make-up's strongest statement ... read more »
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