How the haunting painting "Famine" fed a young boy's soul
Aged six a boy went on trip to Salford Museum and Art Gallery with his mum and dad. He was mesmerised by a haunting painting called Famine by the English painter, John Charles Dollman.
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Colombian luxury handbag designer extradited to US over illegal animal leathers
Colombian authorities have announced that a prominent celebrity fashion designer has been extradited to the United States, following allegations of smuggling protected animal skin purses.
Berlin Bad Boy Artist Jonathan Meese: 'I'm the sweet boy of art!'
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Canadian figure skater Alexandra Paul remembered as 'outgoing personality'
Whether on the ice, in the courtroom or in her latest role as a new mother, Alexandra Paul brought passion and joy to all she did, those who knew the former Olympic figure skater said as they mourned her death.
Ireland better placed than ever for elusive World Cup success
DUBLIN : Having made flattering to deceive an art form in recent Rugby World Cups, Ireland can justifiably say this time really is different when they make the short trip as genuine contenders.
PFL sells minority stake, plans expansion into Saudi Arabia - ESPN
SRJ Sports Investments, a company launched earlier this month by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has acquired a minority stake in mixed martial arts promotion Professional Fighters League, it was announced Wednesday.
Derussification of Ukraine as cities remove symbols and culture from Soviet era
Few cities in Ukraine are making as much effort as Kharkiv, a city with a Russian-speaking tradition, to erase its past.
The exciting new plans for Oldham's Coliseum company - just five months after venue was forced to close
Plans for a new home for Oldham’s Coliseum Theatre have been lodged – five months after the iconic venue closed.