LensCulture Portrait Awards 2026 Winners Announced
The LensCulture Portrait Awards 2026 showcase winning and shortlisted works blending documentary and invention, exploring themes from love to war and identity.
Category : Arts
McGregor's Alchemies: Spellbinding Dance at Royal Opera House
Wayne McGregor's triple bill Alchemies at the Royal Opera House showcases warm, human dance with incredible physicality and expressive lyricism, featuring works like Untitled, 2023 and Quantum Souls.
Armitage Poem Marks ZSL's 200th Anniversary with Animation
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage unveils 'The Moon and the Zoo,' an animated poem commissioned for the Zoological Society of London's bicentennial, exploring night-time wildlife and conservation themes.
V&A East Storehouse Leads Museum of the Year Shortlist
The V&A East Storehouse, National Gallery, and Norwich Castle are among the finalists for the Art Fund museum of the year award, with a £120,000 prize for the winner.
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Toddler's Toy Pig Sparks Art Gallery Guide for Kids
A mother's experience with her toddler at the Royal Academy inspired a new series on navigating art galleries with small children, exploring benefits and challenges.
Sir Neil Cossons: Heritage and Industrial Preservation Legacy
Sir Neil Cossons, a leading figure in British heritage, passed away, leaving a profound impact on industrial archaeology and museum leadership.
Five Museums Shortlisted for £120,000 Art Fund Museum Prize
Norwich Castle Museum, Fitzwilliam Museum, The Box Plymouth, National Gallery, and V&A Storehouse compete for the world's largest museum prize, with the winner announced June 25.
Guadagnino Directs Controversial Opera The Death of Klinghoffer
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino stages John Adams' opera The Death of Klinghoffer in Florence, facing accusations of antisemitism and romanticising terrorism.
Hamnet-Era Mourning Jewel Rediscovered After 400 Years
A 17th-century mourning pendant, depicted in a 1635 painting of Sir Thomas Aston, has been found after centuries, revealing poignant family tragedy and valued at £650,000.
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Tom Gauld Cartoon Honors Librarians Who Inspire Kids
A new cartoon by Tom Gauld highlights the vital role of librarians in fostering children's love for reading, showcasing their dedication and creativity.
Heart Wall Review: Family Grief Drama at Bush Theatre
Kit Withington's play Heart Wall at Bush theatre uses karaoke to explore unprocessed grief and family secrets during an emotional reunion in London.
V&A East Launches Landmark Black British Music Exhibition
The V&A East opens 'The Music is Black,' a major exhibition showcasing 200 items from African drums to modern pop, aiming to reposition Black British music as central to UK cultural history.
Cartoonist Madeline Horwath Satirises Life Admin in New Work
A new cartoon by Madeline Horwath humorously depicts the overwhelming burden of daily administrative tasks, resonating with audiences facing modern life's paperwork chaos.
V&A East Director Champions Youth Engagement in Museums
Gus Casely-Hayford discusses V&A East's mission to inspire young people through collaborative art and exhibitions, featuring works by Tania Bruguera and others.
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Pokémon to Birdwatching: A Childhood Obsession Evolved
A writer reflects on turning 30 with Pokémon, discovering birdwatching's parallels to catching virtual creatures, and finding joy in real-world avian adventures.
Belgium's Beguinages: Centuries-Old Sanctuaries for Women
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde in Bruges offers a tranquil refuge from modern bustle, preserving an 800-year-old tradition of female community and safety.
National Theatre's Dynamic Pricing Sparks Middle-Class Cost Debate
The National Theatre's dynamic pricing strategy offers discounted seats for students and unemployed but raises costs for middle-class families, sparking controversy over accessibility and fairness in ticket pricing.
David Wenham Stars in Sydney's An Iliad Theatre Review
David Wenham delivers a compelling performance in Sydney Theatre Company's An Iliad, a contemporary twist on Homer's epic that blends humour with dark storytelling.
Stephen Collins' Vision: UK's Zeitgeist Theme Park
A satirical cartoon by Stephen Collins imagines a theme park capturing the UK's current cultural and political spirit, offering a humorous critique of modern British life.
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Movement Directors and Choreographers at Olivier Awards
Movement directors and choreographers are gaining recognition at the Olivier Awards, highlighting their vital role in theatre productions and industry trends.
Art Weekly: Floral Paintings, Polaroids, and Receipt Art
This week in art features a curated exhibition of flower paintings from 1900 to today, surreal Polaroids, and a conceptual masterpiece from a Morrisons receipt. Discover highlights from galleries across the UK.
Huw Fyw Review: Welsh Play on War Trauma and Healing
Tudur Owen's Welsh-language play Huw Fyw explores a WWII veteran's life with unashamed sincerity, featuring fine performances and poignant themes of PTSD and generational trauma.
Mark Fisher's Legacy: Cultural Theorist's Vision Endures
Mark Fisher's 2009 book Capitalist Realism, initially dismissed, has sold over 250,000 copies. His ideas on capitalism, hauntology, and acid communism influence art and media, explored in a new decapitalised documentary.
Rachael Crowther Installation Review at Chisenhale Gallery
A detailed review of Rachael Crowther's latest installation at London's Chisenhale Gallery, exploring its themes of memory and materiality in contemporary art.
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Judi Dench's Garden: A Poignant Memorial in Surrey
Dame Judi Dench opens up about her Surrey garden, where each tree honours a lost loved one. From a memorial woodland to a white garden for her husband, explore the poignant items in her sanctuary.
WNO's The Flying Dutchman: Unconventional Wagner Staging
Welsh National Opera's new production of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, directed by Jack Furness, delivers a detailed and finely sung interpretation with delusion, torment, and menace at its core.
Monty Don on King Charles Lifting Chelsea Flower Show Gnome Ban
Gardeners' World star Monty Don shares his tolerant views after King Charles and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show end a 13-year ban on garden gnomes for a fundraising initiative.
Shakespeare Mas in Grenadines Reveals Britain's Folk Legacy
A unique Caribbean tradition of Shakespearean recitals traces back to medieval English mumming, explored in Zakia Sewell's book on Britain's folklore and identity.
Margo McDaid's Art Advocates for Women's Visibility and Strength
Former teacher Margo McDaid opens Sisters With Secrets exhibition in Margate, using her paintings to challenge misogyny and support domestic violence services.
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Top Actors Perform Blind in Unrehearsed West End Play
A new theatre company launches with White Rabbit Red Rabbit, featuring stars like David Tennant and Riz Ahmed performing without rehearsal in a unique West End production.
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