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Ivan Marchuk, one of Ukraine’s leading artists, says he was scammed. He’s now fighting for the right to his life’s work

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"Asahi" Written by Ivan Marchuk. Acrylic paint on canvas, 2025.

Ukrainian painter Ivan Maltyuk, widely regarded as one of the country’s most important living artists, is currently fighting for the rights to his life’s work. (Ivan Marchuk) At nearly 90 years old, Ukrainian painter Ivan Maltyuk, widely regarded as one of the country’s most important living artists, finds himself in court fighting to maintain full … Read more

Experts warn that ‘Wild West’ Pilates reform boom is leading to an increase in injuries

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Experts warn that 'Wild West' Pilates reform boom is leading to an increase in injuries

The reformer Pilates boom has created a “wild west” of studios, leading to a lack of regulation leading to more inexperienced teachers and more injuries, a professional standards body has warned. Pilates is not formally or legally regulated, and as Pilates grows in popularity, industry experts say, reformer-based cramming classes taught by instructors with limited … Read more