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Exiled artists bring Belarus terror to Venice’s grandest stage

A collective of exiled Belarusian artists are showcasing the atrocities of autocratic suppression to the Venice Biennale, the world’s largest modern art festival. Belarus Free…

Apr 28, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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From Studio Chaos to Rural Solitude: Photographer’s Journey Through Art and Nature

Johnnie Shand Kydd is finding it challenging keeping his inquisitive lurcher, Finn, in sight during a walk through the Suffolk countryside. The sweet-natured dog may…

Apr 27, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Jon Batiste Reveals His Eclectic Musical Tastes Without Apology

Jon Batiste, the renowned musician and ex-bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, has never been one to apologise for his diverse musical preferences….

Apr 26, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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The Scholar Who Named Injustice Faces Her Greatest Challenge

When Donald Trump came back to power in January 2024, one of his initial moves was to sign an executive decree designed to slash federal…

Apr 25, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Iron Maiden’s Five Decades: From Pub Stages to Stadium Legends

Iron Maiden, one of Britain’s most enduring and influential heavy metal acts, are marking 50 years of heavy riffs, dramatic shows and stadium-filling anthems. Founded…

Apr 24, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Portuguese Festival Reimagines Biennale Model Through Anarchist Principles

As art biennales spread internationally, a Portuguese festival is pursuing a distinctly alternative course. Anozero, a biennial artistic showcase based in Coimbra’s 17th-century Santa Clara-a-Nova…

Apr 23, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Shakespeare’s Complete Works Ranked From Masterpiece to Mediocrity

To celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday, the Guardian’s former theatre critic has tackled the daunting task of cataloguing all 37 of the playwright’s works, from universally acclaimed…

Apr 22, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Time-travelling heroes discover Islamic scholars who shaped science

A fresh animated adventure is introducing medieval Islamic scholars to life for cinema audiences across Britain. Time Hoppers: The Silk Road, created by Canadian filmmakers…

Apr 21, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Victoria Wood: A Shy Genius Who Transformed British Comedy

Victoria Wood, the reserved genius who transformed British comedy with her wit, musicality and fearless exploration of life in the suburbs, has been recalled by…

Apr 20, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Guadagnino’s Defiant Return to Opera Stages Controversial Klinghoffer

Luca Guadagnino, the acclaimed Italian film director responsible for Call Me By Your Name and Challengers, has come back to opera for the first occasion…

Apr 19, 2026 · Bryson Ranley