Kennedy Center Tours Show Urgent Need for Renovation
The Kennedy Center's new president leads tours revealing water damage and structural issues, aiming to justify a controversial closure ordered by President Trump amidst legal battles.
The Kennedy Center's new president leads tours revealing water damage and structural issues, aiming to justify a controversial closure ordered by President Trump amidst legal battles.
The Library of Congress has appointed Arthur Sze to a second one-year term as U.S. poet laureate. He will continue his 'Words Bridging Worlds' project, promoting poetry and translation across the country.
A new book by Andrew Durbin uncovers the romance and collaboration between artists Peter Hujar and Paul Thek, highlighting their impact before and during the Aids crisis.
Art historian Catherine Lampert reflects on sitting for Frank Auerbach for 46 years, her work with Lucian Freud and Euan Uglow, and her enduring impact on contemporary art curation and scholarship.
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RecommendedThe Guardian invites readers to submit questions for artist Tracey Emin ahead of a live event on April 14, 2026, exploring her career and insights.
Texan actress Laura Kay Bailey's new comedy 'Rowling In It' delves into her experience starring as JK Rowling in the controversial Edinburgh Fringe play TERF, examining identity and artistic ambition.
Royal Ballet and Opera CEO Alex Beard reveals ticket sales surged after Timothee Chalamet's controversial comments about ballet and opera being irrelevant.
A French charity is raffling a $1 million Picasso painting for 100 euro tickets, with proceeds funding Alzheimer's research. The draw at Christie's Paris aims to raise millions.
Over 100 cultural venues, museums, and libraries across England will share £130 million in new funding, the largest arts cash injection in a decade, aimed at improving accessibility and infrastructure.
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RecommendedOliver Mears discusses the Royal Opera's 2026 staging of Wagner's Siegfried, new productions, funding challenges, and recent political controversies.
Artist Steve McQueen's photobook Bounty captures Grenada's flora as silent witnesses to the island's traumatic history, blending beauty with reflections on exploitation and resilience.
The UK Government has unveiled a £127.8 million funding package from the Arts Everywhere Fund, benefiting 130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries across England to improve accessibility and infrastructure.
Elizabeth Allen, a reclusive textile artist, gained fame in her 80s before fading into obscurity. Now, a new exhibition at Compton Verney showcases her vibrant works, depicting themes from eviction to global politics, revealing her unique artistic voice.
A critical review of Iolanthe Janet Anderson's play 'Sistren' at Griffin Theatre in Belvoir, Sydney, exploring its themes and performance impact.
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RecommendedThe National Gallery of Art in Washington DC presents 'Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience', an exhibition of nearly 100 artists challenging traditional narratives ahead of America's 250th anniversary.
Pamela Rabe shines in Belvoir St Theatre's adaptation of Olga Tokarczuk's novel, but the production misses the original's deep rage and horror.
Goldie, Estelle, Courtney Pine, and other top performers reveal their favourite exhibits from the V&A's new show celebrating 125 years of Black music-making in Britain, highlighting personal stories and cultural impact.
A French raffle offers a chance to win Pablo Picasso's 1941 painting Tête de Femme for €100, with proceeds funding Alzheimer's research and ticket sales capped at 120,000.
Late-night gallery tours and expanded venues during Abidjan Art Week signal the city's emergence as a major arts destination, rivalling Dakar in contemporary West African art.
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RecommendedMason Temple in Memphis, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'Mountaintop' speech, will undergo major renovations funded by a $1.2 million federal grant as part of a broader preservation effort for Civil Rights landmarks.
Discover the artists and engineers creating spectacular stage effects, from mirrored chandeliers to concealed disco floors, as London's theatre scene prepares for the 50th Olivier awards.
Ken Ludwig's heartfelt romcom at Arcola Theatre follows a military doctor and dancer's developing relationship through letters during WWII, creating an intimate love story.
A new play exploring Latinx identity in Britain delivers striking visuals but falters with a convoluted bank heist plot, lacking a unifying focus despite ambitious themes.
The Seattle Punk Rock Flea Market continues to grow, offering a unique blend of vintage goods, DIY crafts, and live music, attracting diverse crowds and supporting local artists in a vibrant community setting.
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RecommendedFloyd Scholz's Olympic dreams were shattered by the 1980 boycott, leading him to Vermont where he became a master wood carver with celebrity collectors worldwide.
The Bowes Museum faces backlash for suggesting Victorian boys wearing dresses indicates historical gender fluidity, with critics calling it a desperate attempt to rewrite history.
The 16th edition of the Circulation(s) photo festival in Paris features 26 young European photographers, exploring themes from identity to conflict in a vibrant showcase of contemporary visual art.
A landmark exhibition at Stockholm's National Museum explores the life of Adolf Ludvig Couschi Badin, an 18th-century Black diarist who rose from slavery to become a royal courtier, leaving behind a rich written legacy.
A new cartoon by Stephen Collins humorously depicts Britain as a 'Fairytale Land' of national treasures, offering a witty critique of cultural icons and societal quirks.
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RecommendedA new cartoon by Madeline Horwath, published on April 11, 2026, humorously depicts the essence of spring picnics, blending whimsy with seasonal themes in a visual commentary.