Whuppity Scoorie: Lanark's Spring Ritual Unites Community Through Folklore
The ancient Whuppity Scoorie tradition in Lanark sees children race around St Nicholas church with paper balls, marking spring
Category : Arts
State Library of Victoria's 'Crude Self-Lobotomy': 40 Jobs & Reference Librarians Halved
The State Library of Victoria, one of the world
Sony World Photography Awards Unveils 2024 Finalists and Shortlist
The Sony World Photography Awards has revealed 30 finalists and over 65 shortlisted entries from 430,000 global submissions, with winners to be announced in London this April.
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Rare Books Expert Wallace Kirsop's Lifelong Quest in Archaeology of the Printed Book
Prof Wallace Kirsop, 92, has spent decades building a working library of 20,000 books, championing rare book studies and advocating for library access in Australia.
Philip Pacey: Librarian, Poet and Art Library Pioneer Dies at 79
Philip Pacey, the influential art librarian, editor and poet who helped shape his field and won major poetry awards, has passed away at the age of 79.
Opera's Radical Reinvention: From IKEA to Abandoned Offices
Opera companies worldwide are staging productions in unconventional venues like IKEA stores and former offices to attract new audiences and cut costs, addressing an existential crisis in the art form.
The Enduring Allure of Oil and Steam in Modern Culture
A nostalgic exploration of why the scent of oil and steam continues to captivate enthusiasts, blending historical charm with contemporary appeal in a tech-driven world.
Met Opera's 'Carmen' Restaging Sparks Artistic Revolt as Production Team Demands Name Removal
The production team behind Bizet
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Val McDermid Criticises 'Dishonest' Sensitivity Edits to Her Classic Crime Novels
Crime writer Val McDermid reveals she was assigned a sensitivity reader to remove offensive language from her earlier Lindsay Gordon novels, arguing it
Five Centuries of Love Letters Unveiled at London's National Archives
The National Archives in London unveils a remarkable exhibition featuring love letters from five centuries, revealing intimate stories of royalty, spies, and ordinary people.
Hawaii's Story at the British Museum: A Kingdom's Diplomatic Voyage
A new exhibition at the British Museum reveals the complex cultural diplomacy between Hawaii and Britain after Captain Cook
Gordon Parks: How His Camera Became a Weapon Against Segregation
Gordon Parks used his camera as a powerful tool to document segregation and the civil rights movement, including iconic shots of Martin Luther King Jr., shaping public perception through art.
George Lucas's $1bn LA Museum of Narrative Art Opens 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a $1 billion project by George Lucas, will open in Los Angeles on 22 September 2026. Discover the stunning collection.
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Franco Fontana's Vibrant Photography Exhibition in Miami Showcases Decades of Colour
A new exhibition in Miami Beach features Franco Fontana
Arthur Miller's Broken Glass Revival at Young Vic Feels Dated Yet Worthwhile
A review of Arthur Miller
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Grayson Perry and Es Devlin Lead Charity Auction for Palestine Relief Fund
Contemporary artists including Grayson Perry, Es Devlin, and Nan Goldin are auctioning rare works to support humanitarian aid in Palestine through the Together For Palestine Fund.
Trump Announces Kennedy Center Closure Until 2028 for Renovations
President Donald Trump has declared the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. will shut for two years from July 4, 2026, for major renovations following artist protests.
Lisa Nandy Announces £1.5bn Arts Investment to Boost National Confidence
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy unveils a major £1.5 billion investment in England
Ben Quilty: Australia's 'Rich Cowards' Undermine Arts, Jeopardising National Future
Acclaimed artist Ben Quilty argues Australia
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Ben Quilty: Australia's Arts Crisis and the 'Nation of Rich Cowards'
Renowned artist Ben Quilty argues chronic underfunding and contempt for the arts is creating a
Alan Cumming Hails 'Extraordinary' LGBTQIA+ Festival in Pitlochry
Actor Alan Cumming celebrates the success of Pitlochry
Attenborough: Easy Way to Attract Robins and Blue Tits
David Attenborough shares a simple tip to attract robins, blue tits, and other birds to your garden this summer, including adding bells to cat collars and letting grass grow.
Strawberries and Cream: Top British Summer Flavour
A new poll reveals strawberries and cream is the official taste of British summer, beating orange ice lollies, BBQ sausages, and fish and chips. Experts explain the nostalgic power of the flavour.
England Camp Rocked by Earthquake in Florida
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Cuba, felt strongly in Florida where England's World Cup squad trains. No tsunami threat, but concerns for Cuba.
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Cine City: Iconic Cinema Reduced to Rubble After Wetherspoons Bid
Cine City, formerly The Scala, entertained south Manchester for over 90 years. Once eyed by Wetherspoons, it was demolished in 2008, leaving only stone piers.
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