A new book archives the garish, nostalgic world of British crisp packets from 1970-2000, revealing how this 'cultural detritus' tells a story of childhood, design, and lost regional brands. Explore a crunchy slice of social history.
Discover how British author Fuchsia Dunlop, known as 'Fu Xia' in China, became an authoritative voice on Sichuan cuisine, influencing food culture in both the West and China. Explore her unique culinary journey.
John Craven paused BBC's Countryfile to reveal the 2026 calendar has raised over £1.7m for BBC Children in Need. Find out how you can still get yours.
Colombian artist Beatriz González, whose haunting work memorialised decades of political violence, has died at 93. Her major London retrospective opens next month.
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Discover what former Great Pottery Throw Down kiln technician Rose Schmits is doing now after leaving the Channel 4 show in 2024. Explore her unique pottery and thriving London studio.
A major exhibition in Plymouth repositions Beryl Cook as a serious chronicler of social change. Discover the 'radical and joyous' show celebrating her centenary.
Discover the true history behind the common rude hand gesture, from ancient Greek insults to 19th-century slang. Learn why it's called 'flipping the bird' and debunk the popular archer myth.
A guest on Antiques Roadshow was left speechless after her Antarctic expedition soup bowls were valued at £3,500 each. The items, linked to her explorer grandfather, have an 'amazing' history. Read the full valuation story.
Artist Jorge Luis Álvarez Pupo uses sugar and fragmented archives to rebuild a past shattered by the transatlantic slave trade. Explore a powerful journey of memory and identity.
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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas argued it was not in the public interest to include Randa Abdel-Fattah in the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week, citing reported comments. Read the full story.
Major arts organisations cancel performances at the Kennedy Center following its controversial renaming to the Trump-Kennedy Center. Discover the growing backlash.
The historic Martha Graham Dance Company cancels its Kennedy Centre performance, joining a growing artist boycott following its controversial rebranding as the Trump-Kennedy Centre. Discover the fallout.
In our hyper-connected digital age, a surprising trend is taking hold: the revival of letter writing. Discover how people are using pen, paper, and wax seals to forge deeper connections and reclaim time away from screens.
Cartoonist Samuel Ojo's latest work critiques the intense competitive pressure in modern gyms. Explore the sharp social commentary behind the illustration.
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Discover six compelling stories from the past week, covering Trump's Greenland strategy, prison violence, a forgotten artist, the science of friendship, a hit TV show, and George Saunders.
Tracey Emin curates a powerful show on melancholy in Margate, while new research reveals a 17th-century bull's anatomy was altered for modesty. Explore this week's essential art guide.
A decade on, Akram Khan's radical Giselle for English National Ballet remains a work of devastating force. Our review explores its surging power and stark social commentary. Discover the landmark production.
A leading art historian warns moving the 'extremely fragile' Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum is too risky. Read the full story on the controversial loan.
The Repair Shop's Lucia Scalisi pays tribute to Maria Kirk, who brought a WWII-survived painting to the show. Discover the poignant story of art, legacy, and loss.
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Jade Franks' debut one-woman show 'Eat the Rich (But Maybe Not Me Mates X)' is a hilarious, class-conscious comedy about swapping Liverpool for Cambridge. Catch it at Soho Theatre until 31 Jan.
Volunteers preserve three tonnes of flowers left for Bondi victims, creating a lasting artwork for the Sydney Jewish Museum. Discover the powerful tribute.
Discover how artists and volunteers are preserving three tonnes of floral tributes from the Bondi terror attack to create a permanent memorial at the Sydney Jewish Museum. A story of community and remembrance.
Antonio Paucar, an artist and beekeeper from Peru, has won the prestigious Artes Mundi prize in Wales. He plans to use the £40,000 award to build a cultural centre in the Andes. Discover his powerful work on the climate crisis.
Explore the haunting 1995 HG installation by Robert Wilson and Hans Peter Kuhn in London's Clink Street Vaults. A tribute to H.G. Wells's The Time Machine that fused light, sound, and history. Discover more about this iconic piece of performance art.
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Nan Goldin's seminal photobook 'The Ballad of Sexual Dependency' is exhibited in full for the first time in the UK at London's Gagosian, featuring 126 raw images of 1970s-80s New York life, love, and loss.
Critics argue that sanitising artists like Soutine and Warhol to fit modern ethical narratives strips art of its power. Explore the debate over ambivalence vs. morality in galleries.
A major New York Historical Society exhibition showcases over a century of immigrant life through compelling photography. Discover the faces that built the city. Visit before 29 March.
New research at The Hague's Mauritshuis reveals Paulus Potter toned down his famous bull painting. Discover the hidden details and 17th-century sensibilities behind the masterpiece.
David Hockney's fiery condemnation of the Bayeux Tapestry loan highlights how artists elevate protest. Discover the history of art's power to inspire millions and challenge authority.
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Independent readers overwhelmingly oppose moving the fragile Bayeux Tapestry to London, citing irreversible damage risks. Join the debate and share your views.
