Suzanne Chaundy's visionary production of 'Troy' at Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre dismantles Homer's myth with breathtaking contemporary relevance, exploring the human cost of conflict through a powerful feminist lens.
Discover how a new generation of Indigenous artists from Canada is transforming traditional powwow music into a global healing force, blending ancestral rhythms with contemporary sounds to address intergenerational trauma and cultural reclamation.
Actresses Julia Sawalha and Olivia Colman join Susan Sarandon and Mark Ruffalo in signing a powerful open letter from Artists for Palestine UK, calling for an immediate ceasefire and condemning the violence in Gaza.
Pop icon Mariah Carey is to be honoured with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2025 MTV VMAs, recognising her decades of groundbreaking music videos and cultural impact.
Benjamin Millepied's LA Dance Project delivers a breathtaking, critically acclaimed performance of Merce Cunningham's lost work 'Gems' at the Brisbane Festival, a landmark moment for dance.
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter faces criticism from UK artists after her extravagant tour rider, including specific flower and snack demands, was revealed. The 'Espresso' singer's requests have been labelled 'out of touch' by local musicians struggling w
A deep dive into two extraordinary short story collections that are captivating the literary world. Discover the haunting narratives of Samanta Schweblin and the sharp, existential wit of Lynne Tillman in this compelling review.
Discover the hottest new fiction releases for September. From Holly Smale's poignant 'Know It Ends' to Emily Slapper's gripping 'Never Happen', this month's literary lineup is unmissable for any book lover.
Australian artist Dina Broadhurst showcases her nude photography in a custom-built desert art car at Burning Man 2024, blending high art with festival culture in the Nevada desert.
Bindi Irwin delivers a breathtaking contemporary dance on Dancing with the Stars, honouring her late father, Steve Irwin, in a deeply personal tribute that left judges and viewers in tears.
Read our exclusive review of Thomas Adès's captivating concert with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, where his own compositions held the audience in a trance at London's Barbican Centre.
A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre pits the visceral, political work of Mona Hatoum against the modernist mastery of Alberto Giacometti, creating a stunning dialogue across decades.
Dive into the week's most captivating literary fiction. Discover Sarah Hall's elemental new novel 'The Helm' and Nicola Barker's riotous state-of-the-nation epic 'TonyInterruptor' in this essential guide for the discerning reader.
Dive into an exclusive interview with rising Irish music sensation CMAT as she discusses her songwriting journey, creative influences, and the stories behind her acclaimed work in this captivating Guardian podcast episode.
An investigation into the tragic fates of artistic geniuses who captivated the world, only to be abandoned by the fickle art establishment and forgotten by history.
Jupiter Artland, the award-winning contemporary sculpture park near Edinburgh, is abandoning its seasonal model to welcome visitors 365 days a year, offering a stunning artistic experience in nature for every season.
Clarinet virtuoso Julian Bliss delivers an immaculate and thrilling performance of Magnus Lindberg and Kalevi Aho's demanding concertos on a landmark new album, setting a new benchmark for contemporary woodwind repertoire.
Explore the mesmerising shortlist for the prestigious £100,000 Hadley's Art Prize 2025. Discover groundbreaking contemporary works from Britain's most talented artists in this exclusive gallery showcase.
Grammy-winning artist Tems delivers a powerful critique of the deep-rooted misogyny and gender-based barriers faced by women in the African music scene, calling for urgent reform.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Freda Hayes, the visionary British sculptor whose intricate public artworks captured the soul and history of London's overlooked spaces.
Becky Manawatu returns with a breathtaking and powerful follow-up to the award-winning Auē. Our review delves into this stunning new Māori novel that explores themes of trauma, identity, and redemption with lyrical prose and heart-stopping tension.
BBC iPlayer drops the sizzling new contemporary thriller 'This City is Ours', starring a powerhouse cast in a tale of ambition, betrayal, and forbidden desire in London's cutthroat underworld.
From the rugged Gower Peninsula to London's avant-garde galleries, the UK art scene erupts with powerful new exhibitions. Discover deep-sea video installations, millennial masculinity explorations, and a major Barbara Hepworth retrospective.
Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.
Bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh unveils her visionary new album, 'Strange Heavens', a profound collaboration with jazz titans Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey. Our review explores this landmark of contemporary jazz.
Explore the fascinating partnership between Lee Miller and Man Ray, whose surrealist art and groundbreaking war photography left an indelible mark on 20th-century history.
A groundbreaking dance performance at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 explores Scottish identity and hip-hop culture in an unexpected Hong Kong café setting.
A bizarre yet captivating art installation featuring Adam Kay and Goldfrapp has taken centre stage in Aubrey Levinthal's latest exhibition, 'Waeve'. Discover the surreal blend of music and visual art.
A striking painting by Turner Prize-winning artist Chris Ofili is set to go under the hammer for the first time, with expectations soaring up to £15 million.
Taylor Swift expresses deep emotion as her original masters return, marking a significant victory for artists' rights in the music industry.