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Wild India: Axel Gomille photographs the subcontinent's extraordinary wildlife in stunning new book

Award-winning photographer and zoologist Axel Gomille pays homage to the subcontinent's overwhelmingly spectacular natural heritage in his book Wild India.

Nov 3, 2017

By David Sim

India Animal and Wildlife Pictures Travel pictures

Quiz: Do you know which novels these quotes are from?

November 1 is Author's Day: A celebration of the world's greatest writers and their contribution to fiction.

Nov 1, 2017

Art on a Postcard Secret Auction 2017: Can you spot the ones by world-renowned artists?

Works by world-renowned artists – including Jeremy Deller, Maggi Hambling, Ben Eine, Gavin Turk, Peter Blake and Bob & Roberta Smith – are among the 400-plus postcard-sized artworks.

Nov 1, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

You should never serve an Italian pineapple on a pizza - this video shows why

One brave prankster serves pineapple pizza to Neapolitans who've ordered a classic margherita. And must face the consequences.

Oct 30, 2017

By Claire Toureille

Magnum sale: Signed prints of iconic photos at rock bottom prices for five days only

The Magnum Photos Square Print sale runs for five days only, from midday on Monday 30 October to 6pm on Friday 3 November.

Oct 30, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

Zora Neale Hurston (1903-1960) studied anthropology under scholar Franz Boas. She wrote several novels, drawing heavily on her knowledge of human development and the African American experience in America. She is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching Go

Brilliant books by POC writers that everyone should read

In light of Lola Olufemi's positive attempts to "decolonise" her curriculum at Cambridge, here are our suggestions.

Oct 27, 2017

By Ruchira Sharma

Artist does nude performance at Portrait Gallery

'The penis represents the masculine world I hate': Meet the artist who poses naked in front of art

Adrián Pino Olivera has stripped in front of Michelangelo's David Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia and Tate Britain's Ophelia.

Oct 27, 2017

By Ruchira Sharma

Cultural appropriation: A guide to avoiding it this Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, so here's some advice on how to avoid making bad costume choices.

Oct 26, 2017

By Ruchira Sharma

Disney

National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Force of Nature: Sensational weather, wildlife, underwater and aerial photos

Photographers are invited to enter National Geographic's 2017 Nature Photographer of the Year contest's four categories: Wildlife, Landscape, Underwater and Aerial.

Oct 26, 2017

By David Sim

Animal and Wildlife Pictures Science pictures Travel pictures Photography Competition Pictures

Angry librarians breathe fire after columnist suggests closing public libraries

Andre Walker, a contributor for the New York Observer finally ceded the argument after receiving over 100,000 replies to his criticism of libraries.

Oct 25, 2017

By Lara Rebello

'We are just being nice': The restaurant that gives leftovers to homeless people

A restaurant in Manchester praised for leaving food out for homeless people every night has urged others to copy its good deeds

Oct 24, 2017

By Kashmira Gander

Britain's most beautiful and dramatic scenery: Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017 book

From misty lochs and chalk cliffs to snow-covered mountains and autumnal woods, Landscape Photographer of the Year book captures the splendour of Britain's rural and urban landscapes, from the Outer Hebrides to the white cliffs of Dover.

Oct 24, 2017

By David Sim

Photography Competition Pictures

Caroline Cossey: Playboy's first transgender model talks Trump, bigotry and trans Playmates

Inès Rau has become Playboy's first transgender Playmate, but Tula paved the way after being outed by the News of the World.

Oct 24, 2017

By Claire Toureille

There's a cat festival coming to London and people are feline it

The cutest festival ever is coming to London, with accessories, toys and food for both humans and felines.

Oct 19, 2017

By Claire Toureille

London

Sculpture by the Sea 2017: Huge outdoor exhibition on Sydney's Bondi and Tamarama beaches [Photos]

The free annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition, now in its 21st year, stretches for two kilometres along the coastline and features artworks created by 104 artists.

Oct 19, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

Pop! Explore Brian Griffin's era-defining photos of Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Siouxsie and more

Brian Griffin (not the dog from Family Guy) was a major British music industry photographer in the 1980s, shooting album covers by Depeche Mode, The Clash, Iggy Pop, The Specials, Elvis Costello and many more.

Oct 18, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

George Saunders wins Man Booker Prize for 'utterly original' novel Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders' becomes the second US author to win the prize for Lincoln in the Bardo which was described as 'unique' and 'extraordinary' by the judging panel.

Oct 17, 2017

By William Watkinson

New York

Shocking image of rhino butchered by poachers wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017

Photojournalist Brent Stirton has been named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 for his shocking image of a black rhino killed by poachers for its horns.

Oct 17, 2017

By David Sim

South Africa Photography Competition Pictures

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