A wild and self-destructive genius, Gauguin is now notorious for his sexual appetite for island girls — but his paintings remain things of force and mystery... more
But now France's party-pooper politicians want to tame the decadent Pampelonne Beach clubs beloved of celebrities and hedonists alike. Dominic Midgley reports from his sun lounger... more
Death of Long Pig is a diptych portraying the moribund agonies of two white men who have pickled themselves in the exoticism of the South Pacific.... more
The ship that carried Charles Darwin to the Galapagos Islands nearly 180 years ago, enabling him to make his breakthrough on the theory of evolution, is set to sail again... more
From self-obsessed celebs to cynical beauty companies, she's got an opinion on everything - and none flattering. In a waspish new book, Julie Burchill lets rip at modern life... more
We have much for which to thank late National Gallery benefactor Simon Sainsbury, who has bequeathed 18 pictures to the nation - but his taste was quirky rather than sure, says Brian Sewell.... more
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports
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