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Arab Spring picture wins World Press Photo Award
10/02/2012 - PHOTOGRAPHY

Arab Spring picture wins World Press Photo Award

Spanish freelance photographer Samuel Aranda won the World Press Photo Award for his portrait of a woman in Yemen cradling a wounded relative (pictured). The photo, which ran in the New York Times, came to symbolise the Arab Spring.
Marlon Roudette conquers Europe
08/02/2012 - CULTURE

Marlon Roudette conquers Europe

Marlon Roudette’s hitting number 1 around Europe with his catchy hit "New Age." On today’s show, he tells us about what has influenced his laid-back sound, and why Lana Del Rey is high on his collaboration hit list. We’re also checking out Cold War spy thriller "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy", and peeking into Queen Elizabeth II’s family photo album thanks to a new exhibition.
Philippe Ramette: art with a twist
06/02/2012 - CULTURE

Philippe Ramette: art with a twist

French artist Philippe Ramette's gravity defying perspective on the world is celebrated at Galerie Xippas' new exhibition in Paris. His series of offbeat photographs, drawings and sculptures present us with surprising points of view. Then for something rather decadent; vanity, celebrity and politics are exposed at the Yvon Lambert gallery's new exhibition, "La décandence."
Through the lens of Dominique Issermann
03/02/2012 - CULTURE

Through the lens of Dominique Issermann

We meet Dominique Issermann, photographer to the stars, to talk about her beautiful images of the supermodel Laetitia Casta. Also on the show, "EuroCrash! The Musical", the show that's getting laughs despite the sinking economy, and great expectations for Charles Dickens' bicentenary.
Gareth Pugh: avant-garde made in Britain
20/01/2012 - CULTURE

Gareth Pugh: avant-garde made in Britain

In today’s show: he’s dressed Kylie, Marilyn Manson and Beyoncé - Britain's most exciting fashion designer, Gareth Pugh, talks to Eve Jackson. Also more on Jean Dujardin, the French hottie tipped for an Oscar and Weegee, the photographer who made blood and guts an art form.
'Made in France' no more
20/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Made in France' no more

The French papers are consumed with more grim economic news. Alongside climbing unemployment levels, Libération reports that the last factory of a major lingerie manufacturer is to be closed. But Les Echos say the French can be consoled: even as companies like Kodak face bankruptcy in the US, other businesses emerge. And in extra-terrestrial news, a piece of Mars lands - on Earth.
Dominique Issermann / Laetitia Casta
19/01/2012 - FASHION

Dominique Issermann / Laetitia Casta

Black and white....playing with light and shade.
Camera pioneer Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy
19/01/2012 - USA

Camera pioneer Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy

Pioneering US firm Eastman Kodak, which popularised photography for the average household, filed for bankruptcy on Thursday. Kodak has been struggling in the age of digital cameras and camera phones, laying off 47,000 employees since 2003.
Youssef Nabil captures Egyptian nostalgia
18/01/2012 - CULTURE

Youssef Nabil captures Egyptian nostalgia

For the past 20 years he's surprised us with his photographs which long for Egyptian times gone by - Youssef Nabil is in Paris for the first ever in depth look at his work. Also on today's show: fifty of James Bond's original vehicles from the films are unveiled at a UK exhibition, and "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" is re-released in cinemas.
Fashion gets real
13/01/2012 - CULTURE

Fashion gets real

In today's fashion fix, we reveal which designers will be dressing the athletes for the London Olympics. Then fashion embraces reality; we're showing you the plus-size photoshoot that celebrates real women and a viral video poking fun of model perfection. Plus, discover which luxury brands are teaming up with iconic artists.
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