Art and designWhat objects would you pick to sum up the 21st century?From Louboutin shoes to the world's first 3D-printed gun, the V&A is starting a new collection of the designs and objects that shape our world today. What have they missed?
The V&A unveils Rapid Response Collecting gallery
Ikea toys, Primark jeans and Katy Perry eyelashes take over the V&A
If you are a hoarder by nature, or think museums are a little passé, keep reading. Read More...
SEMANTIC ENIGMASWhy do children (and some regressive adults) mock a suspected liar with the expression and gesture 'itchy chin'. Tracey, Brighton Itchy Chin, otherwise known at schools as "Jimmy Hill", or just "Jimmeeeee". So why are people's pants on fire? Rob Lines, London, UK
When children tell lies, they tend to cover their mouth with their hand, as if to hide the truth. When adults lie, they sometimes perform slightly more subtle versions of the same gesture, such as scratching their chin, nose or mouth. Read More...
Los Angeles This article is more than 4 years old'An American dream': singer Andy Madadian becomes first Iranian on Hollywood's Walk of FameThis article is more than 4 years oldMusician dubbed ‘the Persian Bono’ fled Iran at age 22 and built a genre-blending career in Los Angeles
At age 22, Andy Madadian fled Iran with nothing, moved to Los Angeles and started playing guitar at nightclubs to pay rent.
Now 63, the internationally celebrated pop singer says he’s ready for another “new beginning”: Madadian is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first Iranian artist to earn the honor. Read More...
