Arts

More in Arts

Sarah Hosking Brings Virginia Woolf’s Vision for Women Artists to Life

Sarah Hosking has dedicated over 30 years to realizing Virginia Woolf's vision from A Room of One's Own, providing women artists with space and support at Church Cottage near Stratford-upon-Avon.

4 min read

Sarah Hosking sitting in her garden and holding her new book 'Five Pounds for a Room of One's Own'.

Lauren Bennett, Singer on Party Rock Anthem, Dies at 37

British singer Lauren Bennett, known for LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem and as a member of G.R.L., has died at 37. Her former group shared a heartfelt tribute, while details on the cause of death remain undisclosed.

2 min read

Lauren Bennett sings onstage during a concert. She wears a denim jacket

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Receives Rave Reviews as a Stunning Epic

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey premieres to critical acclaim, hailed as a stunning epic and Oscar contender with standout performances, especially by Robert Pattinson.

3 min read

Matt Damon as Odysseus in leather armour stands in a misty encampment with ships behind him

Lauren Bennett, G.R.L. Singer and ‘Party Rock Anthem’ Vocalist, Dies at 37

Lauren Bennett, British-born singer and member of G.R.L., known for LMFAO’s 'Party Rock Anthem,' has died at 37. She rose to fame on The X Factor and with girl groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L., advocating for mental health after bandmate Simone Battle's death.

3 min read

Lauren Bennett of G.R.L leans toward an audience reaching their hands up during a performance

Wolf Alice Delivers Emotional Homecoming with Nirvana Cover at Finsbury Park

Wolf Alice performed their largest headline show at Finsbury Park to 45,000 fans, delivering a powerful set including a Nirvana cover and celebrating their journey from humble beginnings.

6 min read

Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice closes her eyes and throws her head back as she sings into a microphone during the band's headline set at Finsbury Park

Beth McKillop: Pioneering Curator and Scholar of Korean Art Passes Away at 72

Beth McKillop, a pioneering curator and scholar of Korean art, transformed UK museum collections and scholarship, establishing Korean art as a vital field. She passed away aged 72, leaving a lasting legacy through her leadership, research, and mentorship.

6 min read

BeBeth McKillop’s interest in Korea began almost by accident. While working in the Chinese section of the British Library during the early 1980s, she recognised that the institution’s Korean collections lacked specialist expertise.th McKillop.

Gwyneth Keyworth on ADHD Diagnosis and Role in BBC's Death Valley

Gwyneth Keyworth discusses her ADHD diagnosis and how it helped her connect with her character in BBC's Death Valley, highlighting the positive aspects of neurodiversity and her experiences growing up in Wales.

3 min read

A woman with brown hair, dark eye makeup, gold earrings, and a blue and dark floral dress poses for a photo on the Bafta Cymru red carpet, with Bafta images on a white wall behind her.

Mural of 19th Century Engineer Painted Over After Owner Objects

A mural of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel in Briton Ferry was painted over after the property owner said they were not consulted for permission. The artwork by Steve Jenkins was funded by Councillor Gareth Rice but removed following the owner's objection.

2 min read

A mural of Isambard Kingdom Brunel on the side of a building. He wears a top hat, waistcoat and coat, with a cigar in his mouth, and stands in front of a railway track and a bridge. Above the bridge are the words 'welcome to Llansawel/Briton Ferry'.

Catherine Zeta-Jones' Breakthrough Role Resulted from Chance Encounter, Says Producer

Producer Pip Burley reveals Catherine Zeta-Jones' breakout role in The Darling Buds of May was due to chance, highlighting her audition and casting process alongside other notable casting considerations.

3 min read

A close up of a young Catherine Zeta-Jones in character as Mariette. She has dark brown wavy hair and wears long beaded statement earrings.

SexyTadhg Blends Irish Trad with Pop Flair in SlutTrad EP and New Tracks

Irish fiddler SexyTadhg blends pop and traditional music in the SlutTrad EP, embracing queerness and genre fluidity. Plus, discover this week’s best new tracks from J Hus, Marina Herlop, Wolf Alice, and more.

4 min read

A performer in a pink polka-dot outfit with feathers plays violin with an expressive open-mouthed pose

Art Highlights: Summer Shows, Surrealism, and Jurassic Oceans at Museums

Explore this week’s art highlights including a quirky summer show in East Sussex, Leonora Carrington’s surrealism, Ai Weiwei’s Manchester exhibition, and prehistoric reptiles at the Natural History Museum.

3 min read

A person does a handstand on a beach wearing a large pleated white skirt that fans outward

Caro and Capper Sculptures Displayed in Oxfordshire Countryside

Heavy Metal exhibition in Oxfordshire showcases sculptures by Anthony Caro and James Capper amid picturesque countryside, inviting free visits by appointment.

4 min read