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Arts
The Forgotten Visionaries Who Defined New York’s Artistic Soul
Two artists shaped the soul of New York's creative scene in the latter half of the 20th century, yet their names have mostly disappeared from...
Apr 20
Arts
Capturing Resilience: Venezuelan Youth Through a Lens of Love
Photographer Silvana Trevale has spent the last decade documenting the lives of Venezuelan youth in a powerful new book that challenges the prevailing narrative of...
Apr 19
Arts
When Artists Become Corporate Storytellers on LinkedIn
When musician working in electronic music Grimes revealed twelve months ago that she would release music exclusively on LinkedIn, it seemed like yet another unconventional...
Apr 18
Arts
Behind the Scenes: Caring for the Zoo’s Most Dangerous Patients
As the Zoological Society of London marks its 200th anniversary this spring, Guardian photographer David Levene has captured a year following the charity's specialist animal...
Apr 17
Arts
Your Essential Entertainment Guide for the Week Ahead
From a reinvented monster classic to a chart-topping pop star's newest release, this week's entertainment offerings span the breadth of film, concerts, stage productions and...
Apr 16
Arts
Australian Photographer Captures Global Recognition with Volcanic Portrait
Australian visual artist Elle Leontiev has claimed the Photographer of the Year Open award at the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards for a striking portrait...
Apr 15
Culture
Shakespeare’s Complete Works Ranked From Masterpiece to Mediocrity
To celebrate Shakespeare's birthday, the Guardian's ex theatre critic has completed the monumental task of ranking all 37 of the playwright's works, from undisputed masterpiece...
Apr 22
Culture
Time-travelling heroes discover Islamic scholars who shaped science
A new animated film is bringing medieval Islamic scholars to the screen for cinema viewers across Britain. Time Hoppers: The Silk Road, produced by Canadian...
Apr 21
Culture
Victoria Wood: A Shy Genius Who Transformed British Comedy
Victoria Wood, the shy genius who transformed British comedy with her wit, musical talent and bold examination of suburban life, has been remembered by those...
Apr 20
Culture
Guadagnino’s Defiant Return to Opera Stages Controversial Klinghoffer
Luca Guadagnino, the acclaimed Italian film director responsible for Call Me By Your Name and Challengers, has come back to opera for the first time...
Apr 19
Culture
Kae Tempest Finds Solace in Art After Transformative Journey
Kae Tempest, the Mercury Prize-nominated poet, rapper and novelist, has found renewed creative purpose through his most recent publication following a transformative personal journey. A...
Apr 18
Culture
A Decade Without Prince: Intimate Memories from Those Who Knew Him
A decade has passed since Prince's death in April 2016, yet the Minneapolis legend's influence on music and culture remains as commanding as ever. To...
Apr 17
Kelly Reichardt Examines Power and Myth in American Cinema
Movies
Kelly Reichardt Examines Power and Myth in American Cinema
Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt has offered a candid assessment of American cinema's tendency to recycle its own myths, telling an audience at the Visions du Réel...
Apr 15 · Elren Ranwick
South Korea’s Screen Sector Generates £12.4bn and Supports Nearly 300,000 Jobs
Movies
South Korea’s Screen Sector Generates £12.4bn and Supports Nearly 300,000 Jobs
South Korea's entertainment industry generated £12.4 billion in economic value during 2025 and sustained nearly 300,000 jobs, according to a detailed economic analysis undertaken for...
Apr 14 · Elren Ranwick
Lionsgate Play Charts Bold New Course with Cinema-First Strategy Across Asia
Movies
Lionsgate Play Charts Bold New Course with Cinema-First Strategy Across Asia
Lionsgate Play has unveiled a significant strategic shift, introducing a cinema-first distribution approach for top-tier Hollywood productions across India and the broader Asian market. The...
Apr 13 · Elren Ranwick
Kidman’s Venice Triumph Shadowed by Mother’s Passing
Movies
Kidman’s Venice Triumph Shadowed by Mother’s Passing
Nicole Kidman has disclosed the profound personal tragedy that overshadowed one of her most significant career achievements, noting that she was informed of her mother's...
Apr 12 · Elren Ranwick
David Harbour Cast as Major Trautman in Rambo Origin Story Film
Movies
David Harbour Cast as Major Trautman in Rambo Origin Story Film
David Harbour, the celebrated "Stranger Things" star, has signed on of "John Rambo," an origin story prequel to the iconic 1982 film "First Blood." Harbour...
Apr 11 · Elren Ranwick