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A work by the British sculptor Henry Moore became a very special gift last week, when British Prime Minister David Cameron presented an artwork to US President Barack Obama when the pair met at the White House to discuss a range of world issues, including violent extremism, in light of the recent attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris. The piece is a print by the famous British artist, which depicts Stonehenge.

Cameron's present was rather considered, due to a certain trip made by the American president, when Last September, Obama made a surprise visit to the famous Neolithic site, which he described as "cool." The images of a smiling Obama walking around the magnificent ruins soon were seen all over the world.

The Victoria & Albert Museum has signed an agreement to work together with developer China Merchants Group to realize China’s first major cultural institution dedicated to design. Located in the city of Shenzhen, the ‘Shekou Museum’ scheme has been conceived by Fumihiko Maki, and is being built on the site of the Shenzhen Sea World Cultural Arts Center also created by the Japanese architect.

Of the project, British Prime Minister David Cameron said: ‘This pioneering collaboration between the world’s leading museum of art and design and China Merchants Group is a fine example of British expertise fostering fruitful bi-lateral partnerships which contribute to the growth of the creative economy. I wish this innovative endeavour to be a resounding success and I applaud the leading role China Merchants Group and the V&A are playing in strengthening china-UK cultural relationships.’