CULTURE

The black Givenchy dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's and Dorothy Gale costume from The Wizard of Oz will go on display.

The exhibition, China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy, is slated to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

Willy Russell’s hugely successful musical Blood Brothers will close its curtains for the final time on 27 October

An undersea exhibition on a sunken ship off the coast of the US state of Florida has been wooing divers into that surreal world through a photographic display

The portrait dates from the winter of 1786-7 during Burns's first visit to Edinburgh.

Outspoken author Gore Vidal known for sharp portrayals of society, sex, literature and politics.

The acclaimed and controversial US writer Gore Vidal has died aged 86, his family has confirmed.

Maeve Binchy was one of the most adored, beloved authors of her generation.

Campaign to see Monaco royal in a series of images shot by four famed photographers over two years.

Tributes have been paid to the renowned best-selling Irish author Maeve Binchy has died at the age of 72. She passed away at home in Dublin, with her husband by her side after suffering a brief illness.

Judges hone list to favourite 12 to compete in biggest literary title of the year.

With the release of the first instalment of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" later this year 2012 looks like being a splendid year for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien

British actress emerges as frontrunner to play female protagonist Anastasia Steele in film adaptation of EL James's mega-selling bondage trilogy.

The 3D art show at the Hangzhou Peace International Exhibition and Conference Centre showcases several paintings that give the illusion of 3D when viewed from a specific angle.

Archaeologists digging at the Saint Ursula convent in the Italian city of Florence have found the skeleton of a woman they claim was Lisa Gherardini

Bizarre and entertaining pictures of the straw land art festival 2012 held in Croatia.Check out the photos.

Marc Shapiro's unauthorised biography claims 24-year-old struggled with alcohol abuse early on in her career.

Financier reported to have paid $119.9m to clinch Edvard Munch's iconic work in a 12-minute bidding war.

The ring was in Jane Austen's family for nearly 200 years handed down among female descendants over many generations.

A successful grocer, and later, printer, Francis Frith fostered an interest in photography, becoming a founding member of the Liverpool Photographic Society in 1853.

A rare important still life by famous Scottish Colourist, Samuel Peploe, leads Bonhams Annual Scottish Pictures Sale in Edinburgh.

Two unique groups of photographs of Lucian Freud by Cecil Beaton and David Dawson have been put up for Sotheby's Summer Season of Contemporary Art Sales.

Luxury fashion brand, Valentino has been sold to a sovereign wealth fund by London-based private equity firm Permira for £476 million.

Dementia runs in the family and Gabo telephones his brother frequently to ask basic questions.

A unique statue with an extraordinary story that moves between the worlds of early African exploration, opera, art and romance sold for £97,250 at Bonhams sale of Fine European Furniture, Sculpture and Works of Art in London.

Books are often described as valued companions... one that cannot and will not betray your confidence. Well, this book is a little different!

Exclusive artwork is part of Constable's set of six-foot canvases that include The White Horse (1819) and The Hay Wain (1822).

Publishers Little, Brown release intriguing teaser image of Casual Vacancy book jacket to whet appetite of millions of Rowling fans.

A rare portrait by one of Britain's most infamous artists will be on sale at Bonhams 19th Century Paintings, Drawings and Watercolors.