Review: The Best Recent Poetry Collections in the UK
Explore our roundup of five powerful new poetry collections from leading UK poets, including Sean O'Brien and Tess Jolly. Discover themes of work, faith, and identity.
Category : Search result: contemporary British poets
Best Phone Picture: Sci-Fi Playscape Captures Child's Joy
Photographer Anne Rayner's stunning iPhone 14 photo of her granddaughter at a Gateshead exhibition highlights the power of play and mobile photography. See the striking image.
24-Year-Old William Pitt Becomes Prime Minister in 1783
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
Margate: A Perfect Festive Day Trip from London
Discover why Margate is one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore the windswept beach, Turner Contemporary, and cosy pubs for a perfect festive escape.
Artist Edita Schubert's radical scalpel technique
Artist Edita Schubert discusses her radical scalpel technique, cutting into canvas to create profound works exploring trauma and healing. Discover her unique process and upcoming London exhibition.
Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock exhibition in Paris
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.
The UK citizenship test is a 'bad pub quiz'
A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
Ron Mueck's hyperreal art exhibition opens in Sydney
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UK Underground Rap's Global Explosion & New British Invasion
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc
Latin American Artists Lead Art Basel Miami 2025
Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 spotlights Latin American artists from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina & Panama, who are reinventing cultural heritage through provocative art. Discover the standout works.
Ibrahim Mahama leads ArtReview's 2024 Power List
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama becomes the first African artist to top the ArtReview Power 100 list, marking a significant shift in the global art landscape. Discover his journey and the list's new top 10.
Fran Lebowitz's Hilarious Takes on Modern Life
Acclaimed author Fran Lebowitz shares her unfiltered opinions on everything from leaf blowers and hiking to dinner parties and contemporary novels in this exclusive interview.
Nuclear Winter Cartoon Reflects Contemporary Fears
Becky Barnicoat's latest Guardian cartoon explores preparing for nuclear winter with dark humour. Discover how art captures our deepest anxieties about global threats.
British national arrested in Lebanon for suspected spying
A British national was detained in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel after photographing defence ministry. Released after 12 days with UK Foreign Office support.
London Art Week: Exhibitions & Paula Rego's Dark Works
Explore London's vibrant art scene with exhibitions at Pace Gallery, V&A and more. Discover Paula Rego's macabre masterpieces and a 17th century still life masterpiece at the National Gallery.
Lachenmann's String Quartets: Quatuor Diotima's Mastery
Discover Quatuor Diotima's authoritative recordings of Helmut Lachenmann's groundbreaking string quartets, released for the composer's 90th birthday. Experience music that blurs noise and melody.
Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: Poetry of Colonial Truths
Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.
Clarkson's Pub Has One Exception to British Food Policy
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John Tottenham's Service: Grumpy Bookseller's Tale
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Turner Winner Tony Cragg's London Art Exhibition
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Marking Time: Nico Muhly's Brilliant Dance Night
A triumphant return for Sadler's Wells' postponed Composer series. Three choreographers respond to Nico Muhly's vivid scores in an unforgettable night of dance. Book now!
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