Spring's Cultural Highlights: Critics Pick Must-See Films and Music
Guardian critics Catherine Shoard, Alexis Petridis, and Hannah J Davies share their top picks for spring's cultural scene, from children's films to new music albums.
Category : Art Galleries
Willem Dafoe Film Sculpt Premieres at Dark Mofo 2026
A hallucinatory experimental film starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Rampling, viewable only by one person at a time, will debut at Tasmania's Dark Mofo festival in June 2026.
Michaelina Wautier: Forgotten Master Rediscovered at Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts presents the first UK exhibition of Michaelina Wautier, a 17th-century painter whose work was long attributed to male artists. Discover 25 remarkable paintings that challenge historical biases.
Moth Club Saved as Hackney Council Rejects Development Plans
Hackney Council has refused a planning application for a residential and commercial building next to Moth Club, saving the iconic east London music venue from potential closure. The venue warns the fight continues with another application pending.
Frank Bowling: From Social Conscience to Abstract Freedom
A comprehensive review of Frank Bowling's exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum, tracing his evolution from politically charged works to liberating abstract paintings that defy categorization.
New Exhibition 'The Coming of Age' Tackles Ageing Anxieties
The Wellcome Collection's new exhibition, 'The Coming of Age,' delves into the complexities of ageing in modern society, featuring artifacts like Japan's centenarian sake cups and Sam Taylor-Johnson's decaying fruit film. It challenges stereotypes and hig
Niall Horan's Pub in £10M Home Was 'Worst Idea Ever'
Former One Direction star Niall Horan reveals he built a pub in his £10 million London mansion to combat early closing times, but now calls it 'the worst idea ever' as guests overstay.
Duffy Details Kidnapping and Assault in New Documentary
Welsh singer Duffy reveals she was drugged, kidnapped, and sexually assaulted, leading to a decade-long absence from music. A new Hulu documentary will share her story.
Rihanna Details Terrifying Home Shooting Incident
Rihanna reveals the terrifying moment she fled for safety after a woman fired bullets at her Beverly Hills home, with new police reports detailing the incident.
Adrian Chiles' Joy in Black Country Chef Statue Bert
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles shares his delight in a figurine of a cheerful chef from the Black Country, detailing how it brings daily happiness and sparks conversations.
Monet's Venetian Twilight: Capturing Venice in His Later Years
A new exhibition at San Francisco's de Young Museum explores Claude Monet's late-career Venetian paintings, revealing how the artist nearly missed his transformative encounter with the iconic city of canals and light.
Famous Artists' Unlikely Side Hustles Revealed
John Cage won big on Italian TV, Jean Genet stole rare books, and Emily Carr bred sheepdogs. Discover how struggling artists funded their creative dreams through bizarre side gigs.
Schiaparelli's Surreal Fashion Artistry at V&A London
The V&A's lavish Schiaparelli exhibition showcases the Italian designer's witty, avant-garde creations, blending surrealism with fashion in a dazzling display of art and style.
Banned Gaza Tribute Art to Show at Venice Biennale Venue
Gabrielle Goliath's performance piece Elegy, blocked from South Africa's Venice Biennale pavilion for its Palestinian tribute, will be displayed nearby as a video installation for three months starting May 4th.
Angela de la Cruz's Upright: Art of Resilience
Angela de la Cruz's solo show at Ikon, Birmingham, features broken canvases and sculptures mended into powerful symbols of strength, reflecting her own recovery from a stroke.
Why Harry Potter Tour Gives Visitors Goosebumps
Researchers measured physiological responses at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, finding up to seven emotions trigger goosebumps, with joy and nostalgia most prominent.
Global Photo Roundup: Buddha's Birthday to Buzkashi
A visual journey across continents captures diverse moments: Seoul's lantern preparations, Afghan horseback goat-grabbing, Tokyo office life, and solemn processions in Kyiv and Tbilisi.
Ancient Magic Exhibition Explores Humanity's Quest for Control
A groundbreaking exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art explores how ancient cultures from Mesopotamia to Rome used magic spells and enchanted objects to influence their world, revealing universal human desires that persist today.
Hurvin Anderson's Haunted Art Explores Identity at Tate Britain
A major retrospective of Hurvin Anderson's work at Tate Britain delves into the artist's exploration of Black British and Jamaican heritage through dreamlike, unresolved paintings that grapple with memory and belonging.
Manchester's Strange Quarter Threatened by 130-Hectare Development
Manchester's Strange Quarter, a vibrant cultural hub born from industrial estates near Strangeways prison, faces an existential threat from a 20-year, 130-hectare redevelopment plan proposing 7,000 homes and commercial spaces.
Michaelina Wautier: Lost Artist Steps Out of Male Shadows
The Royal Academy showcases Michaelina Wautier, a 17th-century trailblazer whose paintings were misattributed to male peers for 300 years, revealing her exceptional talent through a groundbreaking exhibition.
Zutons Guitarist Hospitalized After Racist Attack in Liverpool
Boyan Chowdhury, founding member of The Zutons, was struck with wood in a racist assault in Wavertree. Merseyside Police condemn the 'abhorrent' hate crime as investigation continues.
LEGO NASA Artemis Rocket Model Soars with Moon Mission Buzz
As NASA's Artemis II crewed Moon mission nears launch, a detailed LEGO model of the Space Launch System rocket is gaining popularity among UK shoppers and space enthusiasts.
Alan Ritchson Allegedly Beats Neighbor in Street Fight
Actor Alan Ritchson, known for 'Reacher,' is accused of attacking neighbor Ronnie Taylor in front of children. Video shows punches and kicks, with police investigating the incident.
Cecily Brown's Return: From Outsider to Serpentine Star
Cecily Brown left London in the 1990s, feeling overshadowed by the YBAs. Now, with a major Serpentine Gallery show, she reflects on her journey, artistic evolution, and the changing art world.
Dulwich Gallery's Konrad Mägi Show Faces Scathing Review
A critical review of Estonian painter Konrad Mägi's exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, describing his landscapes and portraits as bland, derivative works lacking emotional depth and purpose.
Moore's Sheep Barn Gallery Reopens with Shelter Drawings Show
Henry Moore's renovated Sheep Field Barn at his Perry Green estate reopens with an exhibition of his powerful Shelter Drawings from WWII, alongside new educational spaces in a sustainable redesign.
Chappell Roan Accused of Upsetting Jude Law's Daughter
Singer Chappell Roan faces backlash after security allegedly confronted Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter Ada at a hotel, leaving her in tears. Stepfather Jorginho Frello shared the incident on social media.
Katie Price and Lee Andrews' PDA-Filled Dubai Reunion
Katie Price and Lee Andrews showcase their whirlwind marriage in Dubai, ignoring government travel warnings. The couple's boozy lunch featured champagne, matching tattoos, and public displays of affection.
Philip Castle, Clockwork Orange Poster Artist, Dies at 83
Philip Castle, the British airbrush artist who created the iconic poster for Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange and worked with David Bowie and Pulp, has passed away at age 83.
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