In 2018, Judith Nangala Crispin embarked on a treacherous expedition to Mina Mina in the Northern Great Sandy Desert, discovering profound holiness through Warlpiri ritual and connection to Country.
A grassroots coalition of authors launches Constellations, a free literary festival in Adelaide, following the controversial cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week over speaker disinvitation.
In 1856, 19-year-old Mary Ann Patten, pregnant and facing a mutiny, took command of the clipper Neptune's Car, navigating storms and icebergs to safety, a feat now revived in a new historical book.
Renowned theatre director Rupert Goold reveals he wouldn't pursue a career in theatre if graduating today, as he prepares to take over as artistic director of London's Old Vic.
Brazilian-born London photographer Asafe Ghalib's powerful series captures LGBTQIA+ immigrants in Britain, transforming them into their most empowered forms through monochromatic portraits.
A 19th century villa in central Belgrade has been transformed into Takovska17 theatre, preserving architectural heritage through intimate period productions while resisting urban redevelopment pressures.
A deep dive into Tsang Tsou-choi, the cult graffiti artist whose defiant messages became symbols of protest in Hong Kong, as explored in a classic Guardian podcast from the archives.
Award-winning composer Philip Glass withdraws his Lincoln Symphony premiere from the Trump-Kennedy Center, citing conflict with values after a fatal Minneapolis protest shooting.
A review of Laura Lima's 'The Drawing Drawing' at London's ICA, questioning whether surreal encounters and moving platforms deliver meaningful artistic experience.
Award-winning composer Philip Glass cancels the premiere of his Symphony No. 15 at the Kennedy Centre, citing a clash with the institution's values under its new Trump-Kennedy Centre name.
The Gordon Parks Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary while navigating a competitive funding landscape, honouring artists and activists to preserve the civil rights photographer's enduring influence.
Pierre Huyghe's Liminals exhibition at Halle am Berghain in Berlin presents a terrifying quantum vision. This immersive film installation transforms a former power plant into a mythological journey.
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.