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The Story Behind Banksy's Latest Work

The elusive Banksy's latest street art was a "Season's Greetings" work on a garage in Port Talbot, Wales, with a message denouncing the industrial town's pollution.

Napalm, Banksy

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Grannies, Banksy

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Police Kids (Jack and Jill), Banksy

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Inside the House of Dior

Christian Dior revolutionized fashion in the post-war era, bringing elegance, femininity and glamour to the modern woman. Here is the history of the legendary couturier.

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Dior peeptoe pumps in aubergine

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Christian Dior cocktail dress

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'Lady Dior Soft' black handbag

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Canaletto: The Master of Venice

The renowned Venetian artist captured the spirit of Venice with his sweeping paintings of the city in the 18th century.

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A drawing of a capriccio, Canaletto

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A supplement to W.G. Constable's Canaletto, J.G. Links

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The Campo dei Gesuiti, Venice, Canaletto

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The Benefit Shop Foundation's upcoming Red Carpet auction on January 9 features almost 400 lots of fine art, antiques, jewelry, carpets, fashion and more, all at unbelievable prices.

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In 1577, the Venetian painter Tintoretto was commissioned to paint a new mural for the main hall of the Doge's Palace. The result was Il Paradiso, which is the largest canvas painting in the world.

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This poster, for the first ever screening of a film in 1895, recently sold at Sotheby's for over $200,000. The Paris screening included the Lumières' short films and marked the beginning of the movie era.

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