Gwen John's 'Strange Beauties' Exhibition Opens in Cardiff
A major retrospective of Gwen John's work, 'Strange Beauties', has launched at the National Museum Cardiff, showcasing her introspective portraits and still lifes.
Category : Arts
Rijksmuseum's Ovid Show Blends Myth with Modern Art
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Ovid's Metamorphoses through contemporary art, featuring works by leading artists that reinterpret ancient myths for today's audiences.
Arcadia Review: Stoppard's Masterpiece at The Old Vic
Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, a play blending romance, mathematics, and gardening, receives an exuberant production at The Old Vic in London, exploring life's mysteries through clever dialogue and cerebral intrigue.
John Doyle Slams Theatre Trigger Warnings as 'Mollycoddling'
Award-winning director John Doyle argues that trigger warnings in theatre risk patronising audiences and undermining the art form's power to provoke and challenge.
Whitney White's Musical Shakespeare Interrogation at RSC
Whitney White's gig-theatre show All Is But Fantasy at Stratford-upon-Avon's The Other Place questions Shakespeare's problematic female portrayals through powerful musical performances.
Gwen John's 'Strange Beauties' Exhibition in Cardiff
A major retrospective at National Museum Cardiff celebrates Gwen John's 150th birthday, showcasing over 200 works that find profound beauty in ordinary life through meticulous observation.
The Memory of Water Review: Grief Explored at Bolton Octagon
A review of Shelagh Stephenson's play The Memory of Water at Bolton's Octagon Theatre, exploring themes of grief, family dynamics, and memory through a poignant and darkly comic lens.
Casa Batlló Opens Contemporary Art Gallery in Barcelona
A new art gallery, Casa Batlló Contemporary, has opened within Antoni Gaudí's iconic building in Barcelona, featuring exhibitions like 'Beyond the Facade' by London's United Visual Artists.
Neighbours Slam 'Nightmarish' Celebrity Garden Statues
A Suffolk crafter's life-size celebrity statues, including Boris Johnson and Ed Sheeran, have sparked complaints from neighbours who call them 'nightmares' and say they scare dogs, though many in the community admire her work.
Wendy Ewald's Andean Girlhood Photos in Colombia
A new photographic series by Wendy Ewald, 'Magic Eyes: Scenes from an Andean Girlhood', captures the lives of girls Aicia and Maria Vazquez in Colombia's Andes, blending documentary with artistic vision.
Family War Over Patriarch's Dying Wishes in The Ophiolite Review
A new theatre production, The Ophiolite Review, explores a family's intense conflict over their patriarch's dying wishes, delving into themes of legacy, inheritance, and emotional turmoil.
Alison Lester on Nature's Role in Her Picture Books
Acclaimed author Alison Lester shares insights into how the natural world inspires her bestselling picture books, discussing her creative process and the importance of environmental themes in children's literature.
Sydney's Powerhouse Museum Demolition Sparks Heritage Outrage
The demolition of Sydney's iconic Wran Building at Powerhouse Museum Ultimo has ignited fury among Australians, with critics decrying the loss of heritage and exhibition space in a $300 million redevelopment.
Crown of Blood: Yoruba Macbeth Adaptation at Crucible
Oladipo Agboluaje's Crown of Blood reimagines Shakespeare's Macbeth in 19th-century West Africa, exploring power, ambition, and Yoruba mythology through compelling performances.
Oscar Grant Art Exhibit Tours, Honouring Fruitvale Station Legacy
A traveling art exhibition dedicated to Oscar Grant, whose 2009 death at Fruitvale Station sparked national outrage, is touring to commemorate his life and impact on social justice movements.
Carol Lawrence: Motley Pioneer to BBC TV Designer
Stage and costume designer Carol Lawrence, who has died aged 81, was an inaugural student on the famed Motley theatre design course before becoming indispensable to BBC Saturday morning television.
Miranda Barnes Captures Detroit's Black Debutante Balls
Photographer Miranda Barnes documents Detroit's Black debutante balls, revealing how centuries-old traditions blend with modern Gen Z culture in a celebration of education and community.
Charmaine Watkiss on Art, Colonialism and Healing
Artist Charmaine Watkiss discusses her new exhibition at Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum, using drawing and sculpture to address generational trauma and colonial legacies in UK museums.
Muscle Memory Exhibition Opens at Phoenix Art Museum
The Phoenix Art Museum launches 'Muscle Memory', a pioneering exhibition exploring how physical experiences shape memory and identity through contemporary art installations.
Italy's Tactile Renaissance: Art for Blind Visitors
Italy is transforming its cultural heritage with innovative tactile tours, replicas, and sensory experiences to make art accessible for blind and visually impaired visitors.
Albert Watson's Kaos: Portraits of Stars and a Chimp
A new book celebrates photographer Albert Watson's legendary career, featuring unseen Polaroids and iconic images of stars like Kate Moss, Grace Jones, and a tea-drinking chimpanzee.
Italy Makes Art Accessible for Blind People
Italy is transforming its cultural heritage sites with innovative tactile models, night tours, and dedicated museums to ensure art is accessible to blind and visually impaired visitors, enhancing tourism inclusivity.
Abdel-Fattah and Adler Headline Adelaide Writers' Week 2026
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 will feature prominent authors Randa Abdel-Fattah and Louise Adler as headline speakers, focusing on literary discussions and cultural themes.
Randa Abdel-Fattah to Speak at New Festival After Writers' Week Row
Australian-Palestinian author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, controversially uninvited from Adelaide Writers' Week, will now appear at alternative Constellations festival amid ongoing free speech debates.
British Museum: Half of Samurai Were Women
A groundbreaking British Museum exhibition reveals that half of Japan's samurai class were women, challenging centuries of popular myth about the elite warriors through 280+ historical objects.
Cambridge Students Find Ancient Execution Pit with Decapitated Remains
Cambridge University archaeology students discovered a burial pit with at least 10 remains, including decapitated skeletons, dating to the 9th century, suggesting a mass execution during Viking-Saxon conflicts.
Artist Slams 'Gutless' Copycat Posters of Bondi Attacker
High-profile artist Peter Drew has criticised right-wing copycats for appropriating his iconic 'Aussie' poster design to feature alleged Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram.
Paul Elliott Obituary: Theatre Legend Remembered
The theatre world mourns the loss of Paul Elliott, a celebrated figure whose contributions spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on the arts and entertainment industry.
George Derbyshire: Arts Financial Administrator Obituary
George Derbyshire, a first-class financial administrator for the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, has died aged 85.
Kiefer's Female Alchemists Exhibition in Milan Ballroom
German artist Anselm Kiefer unveils 'The Women Alchemists' exhibition in Milan's war-damaged Palazzo Reale, honouring 38 overlooked female pioneers of early science and medicine through monumental paintings.
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