New Poem 'Now, Mother, What's the Matter?' Explores Hamlet
Richard W Halperin's new poem, from his 80th birthday collection, uses Shakespeare's Hamlet to examine life, art, and 'troubled hearts'. Discover the literary analysis.
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Trump-Kennedy Center loses opera and audiences
A year after Trump's takeover, Washington's famed Kennedy Center is in crisis. The Washington National Opera has quit, audiences have fled, and a 'deathly pall' hangs over the venue. Read the inside story.
Julian Barnes' final novel 'Departure(s)' reviewed
Julian Barnes reveals his final book, 'Departure(s)', a hybrid of memoir and fiction exploring love, ageing, and mortality. Read our review of this poignant career finale.
Michael Sheen Founds Welsh National Theatre
Actor Michael Sheen funds and launches the new Welsh National Theatre, opening with 'Our Town' in Swansea. A bold response to funding cuts threatening Welsh arts.
Adelaide Writers' Week Cancelled for 2026
Australia's longest-running free literary festival, Adelaide Writers' Week, has been cancelled for 2026, leaving a cultural void. Explore its cherished history and the community's profound sense of loss.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 cancelled amid boycott
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been scrapped following a mass author boycott and board resignations, sparked by a dispute over Palestinian Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah. Explore the fallout and looming defamation case.
Adelaide Writers' Week embroiled in free speech row
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman claims he was disinvited from the 2024 Adelaide Writers' Week, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and censorship. Explore the deepening controversy.
Degas & Churchill items in £59.7m UK cultural gift
A Degas pastel, Churchill's desk & a Vanessa Bell painting are among items worth £59.7m saved for the UK via Arts Council schemes. Discover the national treasures now in museums.
Landscape Artist of the Year 2026 begins on Sky Arts
Stephen Mangan returns to host the art competition from Derwentwater. Plus, what to watch tonight including The Traitors and Digging for Britain.
Arts Club suffers £4m loss after wellness centre woes
London's historic Arts Club posts a £3.8m loss for 2024, driven by a £6.4m write-down on its luxury wellness centre investment. Discover how inflation and high interest rates hit the elite club.
Trump's Culture Wars Put US Museums in Jeopardy
American museums face falling attendance, cancelled grants and political pressure, a new survey reveals. As the US approaches its 250th birthday, institutions safeguarding its history confront an uncertain future.
Australian Literary Festival Cancelled After Mass Boycott
Adelaide Writers' Week collapses after board's decision to exclude Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah prompts mass speaker withdrawals and resignations. Read the full story.
Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled after mass author boycott
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been scrapped following a mass withdrawal of over 180 participants, triggered by the disinvitation of author Randa Abdel-Fattah. The festival board has resigned.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 Cancelled Following Backlash
The Adelaide Festival board cancels its 2026 Writers' Week and resigns after disinviting Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking a mass boycott. Read the full story.
Adelaide Writers' Week Future in Doubt Amid Culture Wars
The prestigious Adelaide Writers' Week faces an existential crisis in 2026. Will the festival survive the pressures of modern cultural debates? Discover the details and what's at stake.
Literary Director Quits Over Author Disinvitation
Louise Adler resigns as Adelaide Writers' Week director after board cancels Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation. Over 180 writers withdraw in protest.
Ardern joins boycott of Adelaide Writers' Week
Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week, joining a major boycott over the cancellation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Discover the full story behind the festival's crisis.
Quilty: Australia undervalues arts, overvalues sport
Artist Ben Quilty argues Australia's underfunded arts sector is key to national resilience, contrasting it with lavish sports funding. He calls for government action to support cultural dreamers.
London arts sector must learn corporate speak to save itself
London's creative industry faces a funding crisis. To survive, it must prove its economic value with data and forge cross-sector partnerships, moving beyond cultural silos.
Author Chimamanda Adichie's infant son passes away
Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is devastated after the death of her one-year-old twin son, Nkanu Nnamdi. The family requests privacy as they mourn.
Translator's library survives Tehran missile strikes
Amir Mehdi Haghighat's personal library, containing his life's work, endured the June 2025 bombardment of Tehran. His story reveals translation as an act of defiance.
How Music, Dance and Art Can Improve Your Health
Scientific evidence reveals how engaging with the arts can reduce depression, delay ageing and improve physical health. Discover five evidence-based ways to harness creativity for wellbeing in 2026.
Lionel Johnson's 'Renegade' Poem: A 1902 Warning
Explore Lionel Johnson's 1902 poem 'Renegade', a powerful critique of political betrayal and national identity. Discover its relevance for contemporary Britain in our analysis.
Arts Groups Offer Mental Health Support to Performers
UK arts organisations are providing therapeutic support to performers, challenging the myth that suffering is essential for great art. Discover how this shift is creating safer, more powerful productions.
Hungarian writers lament hostile climate despite Nobel win
László Krasznahorkai's Nobel Prize offers a rare moment of national unity in Hungary, as authors decry a government-led hostile environment forcing many into exile. Explore the deepening cultural divide.
Grace Murray's Superb Debut 'Blank Canvas' Reviewed
Grace Murray's witty and assured debut novel, 'Blank Canvas', explores a student's life-changing lie. Read our review of this energisingly original work from a remarkable young British author.
Women's Prize 30th Anniversary Sparks Literary Gender Debate
As the Women's Prize marks 30 years, we examine if male writers are being sidelined in fiction. Explore the data and expert insights on publishing's gender landscape. Read the full analysis.
Novelist Sara Banerji dies aged 93
Sara Banerji, the acclaimed novelist known for weaving fantasy into domestic life across 10 books, has died at 93. Discover her unique literary legacy.
Jazz band pulls out of Trump-Kennedy Centre New Year's Eve show
The Cookers jazz septet cancels performance at the renamed Washington DC arts centre, joining a growing artist boycott over the controversial Trump name addition. Read the latest.
Booksellers Break Reading Slump with Personal Picks
Stuck in a cycle of binge-reading and slumps from online recommendations, a self-confessed book nerd turned to real-life booksellers for help. Discover the three transformative novels that broke the drought and sparked unexpected tears.
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