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The Tate Modern on London's South Bank. Picture: Isabel Infantes

John Constable masterpiece acquired in Tate deal

A Tate deal has saved one of “the great masterpieces of British art”, which will soon go on show in London and across the country.

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The Tate Modern on London's South Bank. Picture: Isabel Infantes

Tate Modern ‘live encounters’ artist up for Turner Prize

The artist behind a “live encounters” exhibition at the Tate Modern has been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize.

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Outgoing National Theatre chief says ‘contradiction at heart’ of government’s art funding approach

There is a “contradiction at the heart” of the government’s approach to arts funding, according to the outgoing boss of the National Theatre.

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Features See all

Colleague James Browning and Sam Rason with an SSTL satellite.

Goodmayes-born space engineer reaching for the stars with work on pioneering satellites

Sam Rason really is reaching for the stars. The 28-year-old works for a satellite company that manufactures spacecraft.

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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