Low and Slow: The Global Legacy of Lowrider Culture
Born in Mexican American communities, lowrider culture has evolved from local boulevards to a worldwide symbol of automotive art and cultural pride.
Category : Arts
USPS Issues Stamps Honoring Lowrider Car Culture
The US Postal Service is releasing a new stamp series featuring five iconic lowrider cars, recognising the vibrant artistic expression of Chicano communities.
Jane Lapotaire: Stage Star Who Transcended Piaf
Jane Lapotaire, who died at 81, was celebrated for her Olivier-winning role as Edith Piaf but was a rare classical actor in Shakespeare, Chekhov, and Ibsen.
Ben Jennings' Oscars Cartoon Satirises Middle East Crisis
A new cartoon by Ben Jennings critiques the Middle East crisis juxtaposed with Oscars glamour in Los Angeles, highlighting global tensions and media focus.
Pompeii Exhibition Shows Plaster Casts of Vesuvius Victims
A new permanent exhibition in Pompeii displays over 20 plaster casts of victims from the 79 AD Mount Vesuvius eruption, capturing their final moments with emotional and archaeological precision.
Russell Maliphant's Landscapes: Dance and Light in Harmony
Russell Maliphant Dance Company presents three arresting solos at Sadler's Wells East, blending meditative movement with exquisite lighting design in a spiritual performance.
Naples Museum Lets Blind Visitors Touch Marble Sculptures
Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples will host a tactile art experience for visually impaired visitors, allowing them to touch masterpieces like the Veiled Christ.
Sydney Biennale 2026: 'Rememory' Explores History with Nuance
The 25th Sydney Biennale, themed 'Rememory', features over 80 artists from 37 countries. Under Emirati director Hoor Al Qasimi, it focuses on polyphonic voices rather than political spectacle, with works revisiting histories for present insights.
Museum Funding Debate: Tax Airbnbs, Not Visitors
Independent readers are divided on whether UK museums should charge tourists or remain free, with suggestions including Airbnb taxes and tourist levies to address funding gaps while preserving accessibility.
Chalamet's Opera and Ballet Comments Spark Global Arts Debate
Timothée Chalamet's remark that 'no one cares' about opera and ballet has provoked swift backlash, highlighting financial struggles and declining attendance in the arts sector worldwide.
Pompeii's Final Moments Preserved in New Exhibition
A new exhibition at Pompeii displays 22 plaster casts of victims from the AD 79 Vesuvius eruption, capturing their agonising final poses and offering a scientific account of the disaster.
Glastonbury Artist Joe Rush Unveils Junk Sculpture Exhibition
Joe Rush, the artist behind iconic Glastonbury installations like Carhenge, presents a major exhibition of works made from reclaimed materials during the festival's fallow year.
Smithsonian Returns Slave Ship Timber to South Africa
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is preparing to return a rare timber from the São José slave ship to South Africa, marking a significant change to its Slavery and Freedom exhibit.
Act Black Exhibition: Posters of Black American Stage and Screen
A new exhibition at New York's Poster House celebrates Black performers from the 1880s to 1940s, using rare posters to counter stereotypes and highlight cultural contributions.
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe on West End's Romeo and Juliet
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and actor Noah Jupe discuss their West End debut in Robert Icke's Romeo and Juliet, reflecting on child stardom and Shakespeare.
1850 Photos of Enslaved People Return from Harvard to SC Museum
Harvard University has transferred rare 1850 daguerreotypes of enslaved individuals to Charleston's International African American Museum after a seven-year legal battle.
Tom Gauld Designs Bookplates for Every Genre
Cartoonist Tom Gauld creates a series of humorous bookplates tailored to different literary genres, blending satire with bibliophile charm in his latest artistic project.
Hockney's New Exhibition Features Portraits of Family and Carers
A new David Hockney exhibition at London's Serpentine North Gallery showcases portraits of his family and carers, alongside iPad-painted works inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry.
Hockney's Serpentine Show: Hope in a Desperate World
A free exhibition of new works by David Hockney at London's Serpentine Gallery celebrates spring with a 90-metre frieze and oil paintings, offering a message of renewal and hope.
Edinburgh Festival 2026 Explores US Creativity and Cruelty
The Edinburgh International Festival 2026 will feature the largest-ever presentation of American artists, exploring themes of freedom, innovation, and hypocrisy under the theme 'All Rise'.
Hockney's Digital Frieze: A Vision That Falls Short
David Hockney's A Year in Normandie at Serpentine North stitches 100 iPad paintings into a vast frieze, but critics argue it undermines his gift for beauty, with messy joins and artificial colours.
Harold Thornton: The Forgotten Australian Art Genius
The extraordinary life of Harold 'the Kangaroo' Thornton, a prolific Australian painter, self-promoter, and wrestler whose psychedelic works and tall tales left a unique legacy.
Edinburgh Festival Marks US 250th with Largest American Acts Ever
The 2026 Edinburgh International Festival will feature its biggest-ever cohort of American artists, marking 250 years of US independence with themes of collaboration and resilience.
Edinburgh Festival Marks US 250th with Largest American Lineup
The 2026 Edinburgh International Festival will feature its biggest-ever cohort of American artists, marking 250 years of US independence with themes of collaboration and resilience.
Glastonbury Artist's Junk Sculpture Exhibition Unveiled
Joe Rush, the artist behind iconic Glastonbury installations like Carhenge, presents a major exhibition of sculptures made from reclaimed materials during the festival's fallow year.
V&A Gilbert Galleries Reopen with Provenance Focus
The V&A's revamped Gilbert Galleries showcase a treasure trove of decorative arts, now with a groundbreaking emphasis on provenance, Nazi-looted items, and historical context.
Shuggy Boats Review: Live Theatre Newcastle's New Show
A review of Shuggy Boats at Live Theatre Newcastle, highlighting its innovative storytelling and emotional depth in a 2026 production.
Stubbs Exhibition at National Gallery: A Short but Beautiful Canter
The National Gallery's tiny exhibition on George Stubbs features his horse portrait Scrub and anatomical drawings, but critics argue it's too brief for an artist as significant as Constable or Turner.
Tracey Emin's 'A Second Life' Opens at Tate Modern
Tracey Emin's new exhibition 'A Second Life' has opened at Tate Modern, featuring a private view for Guardian readers. The show explores themes of rebirth and reflection.
Hockney's Serpentine Show: A Message of Hope in Art
A free exhibition at London's Serpentine Gallery showcases David Hockney's new iPad frieze and oil paintings, celebrating seasonal renewal and artistic innovation.
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