Poet and novelist Daisy Lafarge discusses creating paintings while bedridden with chronic pain, her use of kinesiology tape in art, and the broader challenges facing disabled artists in the UK today.
From political victories to vibrant arts scenes, Muslim New Yorkers are creating a powerful cultural imprint through community events, creative expression and political organisation.
A review of Sea Beneath the Skin/Song of the Earth at Barbican Hall, where Samoan choreographer Lemi Ponifasio blends Mahler with Kiribati theatre for a unique climate-themed performance.
Renowned artist Sarah Sze launches her latest exhibition 'Feel Free', featuring immersive installations that blend sculpture, video, and everyday objects to explore themes of memory and perception.
The avant-garde Wooster Group brings 'Nayatt School Redux' to London's Coronet theatre, a head-spinning reimagining of Spalding Gray's early work blending high art and pop culture in a seance-style performance.
Photographers Pia Paulina Guilmoth and Jesse Bull Saffire spent seven years scavenging abandoned houses and junk shops in central Maine, compiling a book of forgotten images and stories that reveal the region's untold past.
The sixth Kochi-Muziris Biennale in Kerala showcases 66 artists, including Marina Abramović, blending art with nature in historic venues, expecting a million visitors.
President Donald Trump announces the Kennedy Center will temporarily close for extensive renovations, insisting he won't demolish the building but needs to completely rebuild it.
The Vatican has announced a three-month restoration project for Michelangelo's iconic 'The Last Judgment' fresco in the Sistine Chapel, the first major cleaning since 1994.
Woodie King Jr., the pioneering founder of New Federal Theatre who championed Black artists for decades, has died at 88 following heart surgery complications.
The reason February has only 28 days stems from ancient Roman superstitions about even numbers and calendar reforms by King Numa Pompilius and Julius Caesar.
Margaret Calvert, the graphic designer behind Britain's iconic road signs and Transport typeface, reflects on her 90th birthday and enduring legacy in public design.
Infrared scans of a 400-year-old painting at Hever Castle reveal deliberate alterations to show Anne Boleyn's hands, dispelling the long-standing rumour she had an extra finger.
The 25th Sydney Biennale, titled 'Rememory', features 84 artists from 37 countries across five venues, directed by Hoor Al Qasimi amid some controversy.
A guest on Antiques Roadshow gasped after learning his £20 painting is worth up to £18,000. The portrait, by Dutch artist F. D. Oerder, was featured at Pitzhanger Manor.
Rupert Goold's revival of American Psycho at London's Almeida Theatre delivers a slick, nihilistic musical experience, blending 1980s aesthetics with dark satire.
Irish photographer Hazel Gaskin's new book 'Breathing Land' captures Belfast's teenagers living normally despite historic tensions, focusing on youth clubs and everyday life beyond division.
A newly discovered detail in a portrait of Anne Boleyn has ignited a scholarly debate over its role in rebutting witchcraft accusations against the Tudor queen.
A look at Larry Sultan's influential photography, exploring themes of American domestic life, family dynamics, and the hidden world of porn sets, blending documentary and staged imagery.
Rupert Goold's stage revival of Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho, starring Arty Froushan, feels alarmingly relevant today amid modern culture of toxic masculinity and status obsession.
Rupert Goold's farewell production at the Almeida theatre revives the musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel, offering a timely satire on toxic masculinity and capitalism.
The Guardian's obituary for cultural theorist Mark Fisher has sparked widespread tributes, highlighting his influential work on capitalist realism and mental health in academia.
Investigations launched in Rome after a restored angel in a historic basilica bears alleged resemblance to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, causing political and ecclesiastical uproar.
A compelling new play at Sheffield Playhouse explores the bond between neurodivergent twins, blending humour and heart in a poignant theatrical experience.
Ellie Verrecchia, known as Miss Detectorist, shares her journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming a leading voice encouraging more women into the traditionally male-dominated hobby of metal detecting.
Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh shares his most embarrassing moment when expert visitors snubbed his garden to praise his wife's baking instead.
New academic research challenges the notorious legend of Elizabeth Bathory, suggesting she was not a serial killer but a radical feminist educator who protected vulnerable women.
The Princess of Wales has expressed admiration for an art exhibition in Winchester celebrating the Morris family's legacy, highlighting the connection between nature and creativity.
The Princess of Wales made a private visit to The Arc in Winchester to see an exhibition on William Morris, highlighting the connection between nature, creativity, and craft.
Jorge Perez Ortiz has been awarded The Guardian's Best Phone Picture prize for 2026, showcasing the power of mobile photography in capturing stunning moments.