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Beauty store photo captures everyday artistry
Discover the remarkable story behind Victor Wedderburn's acclaimed photograph capturing beauty store worker Melanie Janet, revealing the hidden artistic moments in everyday London life.
Joan Baez's Thanksgiving Poem Critiques Trump
Folk music legend Joan Baez shares powerful poetic critique of former President Trump, blending political commentary with artistic expression in her latest creative work.
Artist apologises for Nazi camp-style Instagram arch
A US artist faces widespread condemnation after creating an Instagram arch resembling Nazi concentration camp gates, forcing difficult conversations about artistic responsibility and Holocaust memory.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Thom Yorke condemns Israeli festival's Radiohead cover
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has publicly criticised an Israeli music festival for using the band's track 'Creep' without permission, reigniting debate about cultural appropriation and artistic consent.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Thousands of Cuban artists defy government in mass exhibition
In an unprecedented display of creative defiance, thousands of Cuban artists have taken to the streets of Havana in a massive exhibition challenging government restrictions on artistic expression.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Helen Marten wins 2025 Turner Prize with ferocious art
British artist Helen Marten has triumphed at the 2025 Turner Prize, earning the £25,000 award for her compelling sculptural installations that challenge everyday perception through intricate craftsmanship.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Keeper Review: A Visually Stunning Indie Masterpiece
Discover why Keeper is being hailed as an artistic masterpiece in gaming - a minimalist puzzle adventure that combines breathtaking visuals with emotional storytelling.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Rufus Wainwright: Trump return would be "terrifying" for artists
Exclusive interview with acclaimed singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright as he discusses the profound threat a second Trump presidency poses to artists and democracy itself.
Kneecap wins free speech case against UK terror charge
Belfast rap trio Kneecap triumphs in High Court appeal against controversial terror offence charge, in a major victory for artistic expression in Northern Ireland.
Martha Graham's Revolutionary Dance Legacy Transforms Modern Movement
Discover how Martha Graham's groundbreaking techniques continue to inspire contemporary dance, pushing artistic boundaries and redefining physical expression in stunning new directions.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Tilly Norwood: When Art Becomes AI Data
The controversial case of Tilly Norwood raises urgent questions about artistic identity, AI data harvesting, and the future of human creativity in the digital age.
Hebrew prayer protest disrupts Broadway's 'Parade'
A Broadway production of 'Parade' faces disruption as protesters chant Hebrew prayers during performance, raising questions about artistic expression and political protest in theatre.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Kneecap: Irish rappers banned from Canadian festival
Irish-language rap group Kneecap has been removed from the line-up of a major Canadian music festival, prompting accusations of censorship and raising questions about artistic freedom in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Iran Bars Jafar Panahi's Film From Oscar Submission
In a stark act of cinematic censorship, Iranian authorities have blocked the submission of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi's 'No Bears' for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, reigniting global debates on artistic freedom and political repression.
Palestinian Artist Cancelled by Yale in Censorship Row
Renowned Palestinian artist Samia Halaby speaks out after Yale University rescinds a major retrospective and the Munch Museum withdraws a prestigious award, igniting a fierce debate on censorship and political pressure in the art world.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
National Gallery's 1900 Art Cut-Off Sparks Fury
The National Gallery's controversial decision to stop collecting works created after 1900 has ignited a fiery national debate about artistic heritage, colonial legacy, and who gets to define British culture.
Ghana Parliament Brawl Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Halts Vote
Chaos erupted in Ghana's parliament as lawmakers came to blows during a heated debate on a stringent new anti-LGBTQ+ bill, delaying a critical vote and drawing international condemnation.
HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report
A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia
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