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Sea Beneath the Skin Review: Mahler Meets Pacific Culture
A review of Sea Beneath the Skin/Song of the Earth at Barbican Hall, where Samoan choreographer Lemi Ponifasio blends Mahler with Kiribati theatre for a unique climate-themed performance.
Sarah Sze's 'Feel Free' Exhibition Opens in London
Renowned artist Sarah Sze launches her latest exhibition 'Feel Free', featuring immersive installations that blend sculpture, video, and everyday objects to explore themes of memory and perception.
Wooster Group Revives Spalding Gray in London Tribute
The avant-garde Wooster Group brings 'Nayatt School Redux' to London's Coronet theatre, a head-spinning reimagining of Spalding Gray's early work blending high art and pop culture in a seance-style performance.
Fishworm: Unearthing Rural Maine's Forgotten Stories
Photographers Pia Paulina Guilmoth and Jesse Bull Saffire spent seven years scavenging abandoned houses and junk shops in central Maine, compiling a book of forgotten images and stories that reveal the region's untold past.
Kochi Biennale: India's Industrial Art Legacy
The sixth Kochi-Muziris Biennale in Kerala showcases 66 artists, including Marina Abramović, blending art with nature in historic venues, expecting a million visitors.
Trump: Kennedy Center to Close for Major Two-Year Renovations
President Donald Trump announces the Kennedy Center will temporarily close for extensive renovations, insisting he won't demolish the building but needs to completely rebuild it.
Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' Gets First Major Clean in 30 Years
The Vatican has announced a three-month restoration project for Michelangelo's iconic 'The Last Judgment' fresco in the Sistine Chapel, the first major cleaning since 1994.
Woodie King Jr., New Federal Theatre Founder, Dies at 88
Woodie King Jr., the pioneering founder of New Federal Theatre who championed Black artists for decades, has died at 88 following heart surgery complications.
Why February is the Shortest Month: Roman Legacy
The reason February has only 28 days stems from ancient Roman superstitions about even numbers and calendar reforms by King Numa Pompilius and Julius Caesar.
Margaret Calvert: Design Pioneer Who Shaped Britain
Margaret Calvert, the graphic designer behind Britain's iconic road signs and Transport typeface, reflects on her 90th birthday and enduring legacy in public design.
Anne Boleyn's 'Sixth Finger' Myth Debunked by Tudor Portrait
Infrared scans of a 400-year-old painting at Hever Castle reveal deliberate alterations to show Anne Boleyn's hands, dispelling the long-standing rumour she had an extra finger.
Sydney Biennale 2026: Hoor Al Qasimi Reveals Expansive Program
The 25th Sydney Biennale, titled 'Rememory', features 84 artists from 37 countries across five venues, directed by Hoor Al Qasimi amid some controversy.
Antiques Roadshow: £20 Painting Valued at £18,000
A guest on Antiques Roadshow gasped after learning his £20 painting is worth up to £18,000. The portrait, by Dutch artist F. D. Oerder, was featured at Pitzhanger Manor.
American Psycho Musical Review: Grim Return to Almeida
Rupert Goold's revival of American Psycho at London's Almeida Theatre delivers a slick, nihilistic musical experience, blending 1980s aesthetics with dark satire.
Teenagers in Belfast Escape City's Past in New Photo Book
Irish photographer Hazel Gaskin's new book 'Breathing Land' captures Belfast's teenagers living normally despite historic tensions, focusing on youth clubs and everyday life beyond division.
Anne Boleyn Portrait Detail Sparks Witchcraft Debate
A newly discovered detail in a portrait of Anne Boleyn has ignited a scholarly debate over its role in rebutting witchcraft accusations against the Tudor queen.
Larry Sultan's Photography of American Domestic Life and Porn Sets
A look at Larry Sultan's influential photography, exploring themes of American domestic life, family dynamics, and the hidden world of porn sets, blending documentary and staged imagery.
American Psycho Revival Feels Timely in Toxic Masculinity Era
Rupert Goold's stage revival of Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho, starring Arty Froushan, feels alarmingly relevant today amid modern culture of toxic masculinity and status obsession.
American Psycho Revival: A Chilling Origin for Modern Corruption
Rupert Goold's farewell production at the Almeida theatre revives the musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel, offering a timely satire on toxic masculinity and capitalism.
Tributes for Cultural Theorist Mark Fisher After Guardian Obituary
The Guardian's obituary for cultural theorist Mark Fisher has sparked widespread tributes, highlighting his influential work on capitalist realism and mental health in academia.
Rome Church Angel Restoration Sparks Meloni Likeness Controversy
Investigations launched in Rome after a restored angel in a historic basilica bears alleged resemblance to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, causing political and ecclesiastical uproar.
My Brother's a Genius Review: Neurodivergent Twins in Sheffield
A compelling new play at Sheffield Playhouse explores the bond between neurodivergent twins, blending humour and heart in a poignant theatrical experience.
Ellie Verrecchia: Breaking Metal Detecting's Gender Barrier
Ellie Verrecchia, known as Miss Detectorist, shares her journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming a leading voice encouraging more women into the traditionally male-dominated hobby of metal detecting.
Alan Titchmarsh's Embarrassing Gardening Mishap
Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh shares his most embarrassing moment when expert visitors snubbed his garden to praise his wife's baking instead.
Was 'Bloody Countess' Elizabeth Bathory Actually Innocent?
New academic research challenges the notorious legend of Elizabeth Bathory, suggesting she was not a serial killer but a radical feminist educator who protected vulnerable women.
Kate Visits Morris Art Exhibition in Winchester
The Princess of Wales has expressed admiration for an art exhibition in Winchester celebrating the Morris family's legacy, highlighting the connection between nature and creativity.
Kate Visits William Morris Exhibition in Winchester
The Princess of Wales made a private visit to The Arc in Winchester to see an exhibition on William Morris, highlighting the connection between nature, creativity, and craft.
Jorge Perez Ortiz Wins Best Phone Picture Award 2026
Jorge Perez Ortiz has been awarded The Guardian's Best Phone Picture prize for 2026, showcasing the power of mobile photography in capturing stunning moments.
Circus Couple's Final Show Celebrates 24-Year Partnership
Charlotte Mooney and Alex Harvey of Ockham's Razor deliver a mesmerising circus theatre performance exploring their 24-year relationship through acrobatics and shared energy at The Place, London.
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