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The year in culture: top reads, movies and moments of 2025

The year in culture: top reads, movies and moments of 2025

Hosts review their most memorable artistic experiences of the year




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Why are we so obsessed with (our own) Spotify Wrapped?

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What to look forward to at this year's Abu Dhabi Art

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