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Luis Goytisolo, Spanish novelist and member of the Royal Spanish Academy, dies at 91

The Barcelona-born writer died on 12 July in Vimbodí, Tarragona. A member of the Royal Spanish Academy since 1995, he was the last of the Goytisolo literary brothers.

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Art & Books·yesterday

Curro's statue ripped from Sevilla bench overnight; found in fountain, city promises restoration

One month after being placed as part of a half-million-euro reurbanization, the beloved Expo 92 mascot was torn out and taken; later spotted in a Cartuja fountain and now awaits repair.

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Art & Books·from Jul 9·upd. 4d ago

German writer Christine Wunnicke awarded Georg-Büchner-Preis 2026 for 'brilliant art' that reveals fiction within history

The German Academy for Language and Literature has named Christine Wunnicke as the recipient of the 2026 Georg-Büchner-Preis, one of the most important literary awards in the German-speaking world. The Munich-born author was praised for her surprising narrative works blending historical facts with fiction.

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Art & Books·6d ago

Second San Fermín bull run: Cebada Gago herd races in 2:20, avoiding major injuries despite dangerous reputation

The feared Cebada Gago bulls completed the second Pamplona encierro in 2 minutes 20 seconds, with the herd staying compact and avoiding gorings despite a history of injuries.

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Art & Books·yesterday

Indonesian word association game 'Dito!' wins Spiel des Jahres 2026 as Reiner Knizia completes triple

The competitive word association game by Martin Ang is the first Indonesian title to claim the world's most prestigious board game award. Reiner Knizia became the first designer to win all three jury prizes with 'Rebirth'.

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Art & Books·Jul 3

Rare 1776 copy of US Declaration of Independence, the only one outside America, discovered among seized ship papers in British archives ahead of 250th anniversary

A volunteer cataloguing Royal Navy papers at Britain’s National Archives found an extremely rare Exeter printing of the Declaration of Independence, the sole surviving copy outside the United States, just as America prepares to mark 250 years since its founding.

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Art & Books·5d ago

Tadeusz Baranowski, legendary Polish comic book artist and creator of Diplodok, dies at 81

The artist behind iconic characters like Diplodok and Professor Nerwosolek passed away on 7 July, leaving a legacy that shaped generations of Polish readers.

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Art & Books·5d ago

Two UNESCO sites in Dessau, a century apart, share pastel rooms and a progressive vision

A 1927 visit by Bauhaus designer Hinnerk Scheper to the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz connects the two World Heritage sites, now explored in an exhibition and panel discussion.

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Art & Books·from Jul 2·upd. Jul 2

Andrés Hurtado takes Sorolla painting from Seville street because he liked its frame, then returns it to owners

A 57-year-old from Murcia picked up a small painting from a Seville street last Saturday, drawn only by its gold frame. Days later, after AI confirmed it was a €150,000 original by Joaquín Sorolla, he returned it to the family that accidentally left it behind while packing for the beach.

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Art & Books·Jul 1

Bayeux Tapestry ticket sales trigger nine-hour online queues as 80,000 people scramble for access

The British Museum opened ticket sales for the Bayeux Tapestry on Wednesday morning, drawing virtual queues of up to 80,000 people and wait times reaching nine hours.

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Art & Books·2d ago

Oswald Mathias Ungers at 100: Cologne exhibition reveals the architect behind the 'Quadrat-Tyrann' moniker

On what would have been his 100th birthday, Oswald Mathias Ungers is celebrated with a major exhibition at the Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln. The show, curated by his daughter and a former assistant, traces his influence on German architecture and beyond.

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Art & Books·Jul 4

A Murcian impersonator finds a lost Sorolla on a Seville street, then returns it after an AI appraisal

Andrés Hurtado, a Lola Flores impersonator from Murcia, spotted a discarded painting while visiting Seville, took it home for its frame, and later discovered it was a genuine Sorolla worth up to €150,000.

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Luis Goytisolo, Spanish novelist and member of the Royal Spanish Academy, dies at 91

Curro's statue ripped from Sevilla bench overnight; found in fountain, city promises restoration

German writer Christine Wunnicke awarded Georg-Büchner-Preis 2026 for 'brilliant art' that reveals fiction within history

Second San Fermín bull run: Cebada Gago herd races in 2:20, avoiding major injuries despite dangerous reputation

Indonesian word association game 'Dito!' wins Spiel des Jahres 2026 as Reiner Knizia completes triple

Rare 1776 copy of US Declaration of Independence, the only one outside America, discovered among seized ship papers in British archives ahead of 250th anniversary

Tadeusz Baranowski, legendary Polish comic book artist and creator of Diplodok, dies at 81

Two UNESCO sites in Dessau, a century apart, share pastel rooms and a progressive vision

Andrés Hurtado takes Sorolla painting from Seville street because he liked its frame, then returns it to owners

Bayeux Tapestry ticket sales trigger nine-hour online queues as 80,000 people scramble for access

Oswald Mathias Ungers at 100: Cologne exhibition reveals the architect behind the 'Quadrat-Tyrann' moniker

A Murcian impersonator finds a lost Sorolla on a Seville street, then returns it after an AI appraisal

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