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.
Discover the heartbreaking tale of St Dwynwen, Wales' patron saint of lovers, whose tragic 5th-century romance inspired a unique celebration on January 25th.
A unique cultural event curated by Ben Wheatley offers a day-long dive into paranoid sci-fi cinema, featuring cult classics and hidden gems for dedicated fans.
Guardian photographer David Levene captures Martin Rowson and Ella Baron as they create political cartoons on Trump and global chaos, revealing their contrasting artistic processes and philosophies.
The acclaimed musical adaptation of Miles Franklin's novel My Brilliant Career is back on stage, touring Australia. Star Kala Gare and the creative team discuss its fearless feminist themes and unique actor-musician performances.
A curated selection of 20 powerful photographs from around the world this week, capturing diverse moments from politics and culture to nature and daily life.
Guardian readers share experiences of meagre writing incomes, with some authors earning minimal sums over decades and facing requests to work for nothing from salaried editors.
David Ireland's morning-after comedy 'Most Favoured' at London's Soho Theatre serves up a deliciously witty exploration of love, rejection, and fried chicken in under an hour.
The Guardian invites readers to propose towns for the UK's first Town of Culture award, with nominations including Ramsgate, Falmouth, Abergavenny, and Portobello.
This week's art roundup features Jessica Rankin's lyrical embroidery-paintings in London, Andy Warhol's pop art in Nottingham, and Mario Merz's arte povera igloo sculpture. Plus, Portrait of Britain winners and medieval mastery.
A review of Luke Norris's intense Royal Court play about a couple facing a devastating 20-week scan, starring Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo.