Alan Burgess, the celebrated British architect known for his modernist designs and sustainable urban projects, has died at 89. His legacy includes iconic buildings and influential contributions to city planning.
Rickerby Hinds' award-winning production at Omnibus Theatre explores the life and lost hopes of a young Black woman, inspired by the 1998 shooting of Tyisha Miller, through beatboxing, dance, and spoken word.
A donor-backed initiative in Milan restores 15th-century statues from the Duomo, displaying them publicly through loan agreements to preserve cultural heritage.
Toni Morrison's refusal to conform made her a Nobel laureate and a hero. Her complex work challenges readers, reflecting black aesthetics and defying easy classification in literature and life.
National Geographic writer Neil Shea's book Frostlines chronicles his travels across eight Arctic nations, exploring narwhals, wolves, Inuit cultures, and climate impacts.
The National Glass Centre in Sunderland, opened in 1996, is set to close in July as the University of Sunderland cites a £45m repair bill. Locals and campaigners dispute the costs, accusing the university of running it down for development.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has reopened its Design 1990-Now galleries, featuring 250 exhibits across six themes like housing and crisis. Highlights include Edward Snowden's laptop and Nigeria's World Cup kit.
Joe Macken, a former truck driver, spent over two decades crafting a 50-by-27ft replica of New York City using wood and cardboard. His hyperrealistic model, now displayed at the Museum of the City of New York, captures all five boroughs with intricate det
Madeline Horwath's latest cartoon offers a witty critique of Valentine's Day in urban settings, highlighting the loneliness and commercialisation faced by city dwellers.
Iñigo Jerez Quintana's best phone picture, shot on an iPhone 13, uses a found teddy bear to explore themes of comfort and discomfort, aiding his recovery from depression through photography.
A new stage adaptation of Wuthering Heights will feature Jill Scott and Sam Nicoresti, with Sean Scully's art and Mario Tennis references adding unique twists to the classic tale.
Tracey Emin discusses her health battles, artistic resurgence, and concerns over Reform's rise in a candid interview from her Margate home.
Becky Barnicoat's cartoon humorously depicts Pancake Day as a toss-up, questioning its success with whimsical illustrations of flipping mishaps and festive chaos.
A compelling review of Shadowlands at London's Aldwych Theatre, starring Hugh Bonneville, exploring themes of love, faith, and loss in a poignant performance.
Explore five compelling reads covering female nudes in art, Maya Angelou's legacy, and David Foster Wallace's works, offering diverse cultural insights.
John Donnelly, an architect and educator, passed away at 84. His career spanned housing projects, conservation design, and teaching at various institutions, leaving a lasting impact on urban development.
The Southbank Centre in London has been granted protected status, recognising its architectural significance and divisive public reception as a cultural icon.
A water leak at the Louvre Museum's Denon gallery damaged a ceiling painting but spared the Mona Lisa. This follows a ticket fraud scheme and a major jewel heist, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
Georges Seurat's modernist shores unsettle at the Courtauld, while Renée Gailhoustet's eco-brutalist housing is celebrated in London. Plus, Shonibare, Scully, and a Picasso court battle.
English Heritage uncovers a remarkable collection of love letters from Witley Court, detailing a forbidden romance between Dora Smith and Noel Pearson that culminated in marriage after her divorce.
Poet Frieda Hughes reflects on the transient nature of political power versus the enduring cycles of nature, using snowdrops as a symbol of resilience in a world of constant news.
A new exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery explores how Lucian Freud's drawings and etchings were essential to his artistic process, revealing intimate flashes of inspiration.
The Imperial War Museum has acquired Dame Vera Lynn's extensive wartime collection, featuring over 600 fan letters, personal diaries, and uniforms, which will undergo conservation before public exhibition.
A retrospective of Euan Uglow's painstaking paintings at MK Gallery reveals an artist's artist whose work, while technically brilliant, often feels drained of life and emotion.
Jonathan Lynn's stage adaptation of Yes Minister concludes with a slow, implausible satire of modern politics and woke culture, failing to deliver compelling drama.
The Royal Court's new play 'The S***heads' blends Stone Age cannibalism with modern anachronisms, exploring themes of isolation and human psychology in a provocative debut.
The Imperial War Museum has acquired Dame Vera Lynn's personal archive, including wartime letters and diaries, with a display opening this spring. Her daughter has given her blessing.
A searing drama at Theatre Royal Stratford East uses an Auschwitz photo album to explore the banality of evil, blending documentary and detective work in a profound inquiry.
The Imperial War Museum has acquired Dame Vera Lynn's personal archive, including letters, contracts, and diaries from WWII. Her daughter has blessed the display, set for spring.
Donald Trump's administration has systematically imposed its values on American culture, targeting institutions from the Kennedy Center to Stonewall, with profound consequences for national identity.