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How creativity protects your ageing brain

Groundbreaking research reveals how creative pursuits like painting, writing and music can significantly boost brain health and protect against cognitive decline as we age.

How artists use music to fuel their creative process

Discover how leading contemporary artists including Chris Ofili, Lindsey Mendick and Ragnar Kjartansson use carefully curated playlists to unlock their creative potential and transform their studios into spaces of musical inspiration.

Selena Quintanilla honoured with historic LA billboard

The late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla receives posthumous recognition as the first female Latin artist to feature on a monumental Los Angeles billboard, celebrating her enduring legacy three decades after her tragic death.

Turner & Hirst: Liverpool's Blockbuster Art Show

Liverpool's Tate gallery unveils spectacular anniversary exhibition pairing JMW Turner's dramatic seascapes with Damien Hirst's controversial shark in formaldehyde, promising visitors an unforgettable artistic journey.

Rosalía's surprise Madrid concert electrifies fans

Grammy-winning superstar Rosalía delivered an electrifying impromptu performance in Madrid's bustling Sol square, treating fans to hits from her acclaimed Motomami album in a spontaneous street spectacle.

D'Angelo: How Black Women Shaped My Music

Groundbreaking interview reveals how D'Angelo's iconic sound was shaped by the powerful influence of Black female artists, from gospel roots to contemporary R&B.

Mavis Staples: Submit Your Questions for Music Legend

Gospel and soul icon Mavis Staples, whose career spans seven revolutionary decades, is opening the floor to readers. Submit your questions about her incredible journey from civil rights anthems to rock collaborations.

Secret art collective shares gallery memberships

An underground network is enabling struggling artists to access premium exhibitions through shared membership cards, challenging London's exclusive art scene in a bold act of creative solidarity.

King Gizzard Abandons Spotify for Free Music

Exclusive interview reveals why psychedelic rock pioneers King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are leaving Spotify and embracing free music distribution in a bold industry challenge.

Frieda Hughes: Art Beyond Famous Parents

Discover how Frieda Hughes, daughter of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, has forged her own remarkable path as a celebrated painter and poet in her compelling new London exhibition.

Sam Fender Wins 2025 Mercury Prize

Sam Fender's 2025 Mercury Prize victory celebrates his incisive social commentary and authentic storytelling that resonates with contemporary Britain.

Santana slams Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl show

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana faces backlash after criticising Bad Bunny's historic Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show, sparking debate about language and cultural representation in music.

Kate Moss and Lucian Freud's artistic bond revealed

A groundbreaking documentary reveals the extraordinary friendship between fashion icon Kate Moss and legendary painter Lucian Freud, exploring their creative synergy and intimate portrait sessions that produced some of Freud's most remarkable late works.

Rebel Women Reshaping UK Music Scenes

Discover how a new generation of female musicians and promoters are breathing life into UK music scenes, creating inclusive spaces and challenging industry norms.

Canterbury Cathedral hosts underground graffiti exhibition

In an unprecedented fusion of heritage and contemporary art, Canterbury Cathedral transforms its underground car park into a vibrant street art showcase featuring works from Peckham's creative community, bridging centuries of artistic expression.

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