Readers' Best Photographs: Lanterns, Parakeets, and More
A collection of breathtaking photographs submitted by Guardian readers, featuring luminous lanterns at Twycross Zoo, a sunbathing parakeet in London, and scenes from across the UK and beyond.
A collection of breathtaking photographs submitted by Guardian readers, featuring luminous lanterns at Twycross Zoo, a sunbathing parakeet in London, and scenes from across the UK and beyond.
The world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival is underway in Lerwick, Shetland, with Vikings marching through the streets in a torch-lit procession and longboat burning.
Chateau de Chantilly, voted France's favourite monument, launches a public fundraising campaign to raise €68 million for urgent renovations to protect its priceless manuscript collection.
A 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Oaxaca, Mexico, features an owl sculpture and murals, offering new insights into ancient social structures and rituals.
Archaeologists in southern Mexico have unearthed a remarkably preserved 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb featuring a mysterious owl sculpture, hailed as the country's most important archaeological discovery in ten years.
A major exhibition of Richard Avedon's iconic 'In the American West' series is now on display in London, showcasing his powerful black-and-white portraits of ordinary Americans.
Sue Webster, former half of the iconic YBA duo Noble & Webster, discusses her traumatic split, late motherhood via IVF, and defiant new solo exhibition 'Birth of an Icon' in Colchester.
A personal story of a grandfather's role at Stutthof Nazi camp, highlighted by the film 'Zone of Interest', ignites debate on museum ethics and historical memory.
Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett will headline the National Theatre's 2026 programme, featuring a star-studded cast including Nina Hoss, Sandra Oh, and Letitia Wright in major productions.
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett will star in Benedict Andrews' Electra / Persona at the National Theatre in 2026, alongside a stellar cast including Nina Hoss and Ella Lily Hyland.
The famous 75BC mural celebrating Sir Billy Connolly in Glasgow city centre is now almost entirely obscured by an 11-storey student accommodation block, despite community efforts to preserve the temporary artwork.
Hugh Dunford Wood, a versatile artist who painted landscapes, founded a fashion business, and collaborated with major brands, received the Heritage Crafts Fund's President's Award in 2022.
Eric Huntley, co-founder of Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications, has passed away, leaving a profound impact on Black British culture and anti-racist activism in the UK.
Judy King has successfully brought hundreds of artworks by Jewish artist Peter Kien to London's Wiener Holocaust Library, honouring a promise to her mother who saved them from the Nazis.
Discover how scrapbooking is making a comeback among young adults in the UK, offering a creative and meditative escape from digital overload through physical keepsakes.
Sadiq Ali's dance theatre piece 'Tell Me' at The Place in London offers a powerful, emotional exploration of the AIDS crisis, blending movement and narrative to highlight its historical impact and ongoing relevance.
A new play at London's Arcola Theatre, 'A Grain of Sand', delves into themes of identity and belonging, receiving critical acclaim for its poignant storytelling and strong performances.
John Arnison's 25-year project capturing waterfalls at night in northern England has helped him manage anxiety, ADHD, and depression, offering a therapeutic escape into nature.
A review of Megha Majumdar's second novel, A Guardian and a Thief, exploring survival, moral dilemmas, and Indian anxieties in a future Kolkata devastated by climate change.
A new cartoon by First Dog on the Moon offers a nuanced take on Australia Day, blending personal affection with critical reflection on the holiday's controversies.
Berlin photographer Frederik Ruegger reveals how watching Tyson Fury's documentary led him to document Gypsy and Traveller communities at UK horse fairs, creating a book titled 'I'm a Stranger in This Country'.
Readers discuss the lack of authentic poetry capturing London Underground experiences and draw parallels between Homer's narrative techniques and modern cinema challenges.
A tribute to Peter Hall, the East Sussex winemaker whose passion for opera led to the founding of New Sussex Opera, with unique performances in his barn.
A 350-year-old spice chest crafted in 1677 has been unlocked, revealing its secrets. The cabinet, valued at up to $800,000, retains original features and tells a rich family history.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers, under Martyn Brabbins, deliver a powerful premiere of Julia Wolfe's 'Unearth,' an oratorio addressing the climate emergency with stark intensity.
Renowned painter Ben Quilty questions Australia's commitment to artists and writers following Adelaide Writers' Week cancellation, calling for a more courageous society that values visionaries.
Berlin photographer Frederik Ruegger spent two years documenting Traveller communities at horse fairs across the UK and Ireland, inspired by Tyson Fury, resulting in his book A Stranger in This Country.
Discover Alloway, the charming Scottish suburb where Robert Burns was born and found inspiration for his famous poem Tam o' Shanter, now preserved as a heritage site.
A rare self-portrait by Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi, depicting herself as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, will be auctioned at Christie's New York in February 2026 with an estimated value up to $3.5 million.
Aung Chan Thar's award-winning phone photograph, capturing cloth displayed to reveal its intricate beauty, highlights the power of mobile photography in art.