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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…