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• Evelyn and William De Morgan enjoy surge of interest

  26-12-2022 11:00
  De Morgan Museum reopened in Barnsley and gained accreditation status by Arts Council EnglandSixty years ago, they were so unfashionable they were in danger of being forgotten. Today the Victorian artists Evelyn and William De Morgan are having a renaissance with, supporters say, interest never higher.The De Morgan Museum recently reopened in Barnsley after a major refurbishment. In the last few weeks it has been given accreditation status by Arts Council England. This month it also joined the N
  
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• Bah, humbug: anti-Christmas treats for the tinseled-out

  26-12-2022 11:00
  From a beach comedy movie to people-free abstract art, our critics offer cultural escapes for those who’ve already had enough festive spiritThere is plenty of cheer in the unapologetically silly, raunchy comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, but none of it particularly festive. It’s written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig – the team behind hit 2011 film Bridesmaids – and the two comedians also star as small-town Nebraskans having a rollicking good time on their first
  
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• Through the looking glass: Guardian portraits of the year – in pictures

  26-12-2022 08:00
  From Steve-O and Samantha Morton to nudists and pigeon racers, here are the Guardian and Observer’s best portraits – and features – of the year Continue reading...
  
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