Venice Biennale May 10, 2026 Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration. See more
Radio 4 Jul 18, 2026 The hill I will die on: Radio 4’s Today programme has become really annoying since I left | John Humphrys With its gushing interviewees and weird (y’know) ways of talking, the BBC news flagship show I used to present now has me harrumphing at the radioIt’s seven... The hill I will die on: Radio 4’s Today programme has become really annoying since I left | John Humphrys With its gushing interviewees and weird (y’know) ways of talking, the BBC news flagship show I used to present now has me harrumphing at the radioIt’s seven... Share
Television & radio Jul 18, 2026 A beautiful portrait of the musical instrument in danger of extinction: best podcasts of the week Food writer and music enthusiast Ruby Tandoh details a tender picture of the existential threat to the lute. Plus, a joyous celebration of the great outdoors... A beautiful portrait of the musical instrument in danger of extinction: best podcasts of the week Food writer and music enthusiast Ruby Tandoh details a tender picture of the existential threat to the lute. Plus, a joyous celebration of the great outdoors... Share
Art and design Jul 18, 2026 Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph ‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that visitors have to leave by 5pm. I asked for 10 more minutes and whe... Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph ‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that visitors have to leave by 5pm. I asked for 10 more minutes and whe... Share
Art and design Jul 18, 2026 Richard Dadd: the painter whose fantastical vision was unconfined by his 43 years in an asylum Committed to Bethlem hospital after killing his father in a psychotic episode, Dadd inspired Angela Carter and Queen. Now a new show is exploring his paintin... Richard Dadd: the painter whose fantastical vision was unconfined by his 43 years in an asylum Committed to Bethlem hospital after killing his father in a psychotic episode, Dadd inspired Angela Carter and Queen. Now a new show is exploring his paintin... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 From a forest to an all-star trio and the fires of hell – my pick of new music coming to the Proms this year The world’s biggest classical music festival begins on Friday. Over eight weeks of sonic excursions and orchestral revelations there’s a huge range of premie... From a forest to an all-star trio and the fires of hell – my pick of new music coming to the Proms this year The world’s biggest classical music festival begins on Friday. Over eight weeks of sonic excursions and orchestral revelations there’s a huge range of premie... Share
Classical music Jul 18, 2026 Pergolesi: L’Olimpiade album review Monaco/Raftis/Colombo/Frigato/Orchestra Ghislieri/Prandi(Arcana)Recorded from a live performance in an 18th-century theatre in Jesi – Pergolesi’s hometown –... Pergolesi: L’Olimpiade album review Monaco/Raftis/Colombo/Frigato/Orchestra Ghislieri/Prandi(Arcana)Recorded from a live performance in an 18th-century theatre in Jesi – Pergolesi’s hometown –... Share
Classical music Jul 18, 2026 Robert Laidlow: Reality Eaters album review BBC Philharmonic/Havlat/Kaziboni/Piatti Quartet(NMC)Einstein’s field equations, Newton’s universal law and artificial intelligence are among the subjects of... Robert Laidlow: Reality Eaters album review BBC Philharmonic/Havlat/Kaziboni/Piatti Quartet(NMC)Einstein’s field equations, Newton’s universal law and artificial intelligence are among the subjects of... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 ‘More real than anything you’ll see scrolling’: the radical resurgence of UK fanzines, 50 years after punk Five decades since punk bible Sniffin’ Glue, DIY magazines are in rude, rich health. Their creators talk fandom, community-building and resisting the algorit... ‘More real than anything you’ll see scrolling’: the radical resurgence of UK fanzines, 50 years after punk Five decades since punk bible Sniffin’ Glue, DIY magazines are in rude, rich health. Their creators talk fandom, community-building and resisting the algorit... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 Nia Archives: Emotional Junglist review | Aimee Cliff's album of the week (Island)On the Bradford-born producer’s self-assured second album, drum’n’bass rhythms power up angsty odes with shades of Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash and myri... Nia Archives: Emotional Junglist review | Aimee Cliff's album of the week (Island)On the Bradford-born producer’s self-assured second album, drum’n’bass rhythms power up angsty odes with shades of Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash and myri... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 ‘A sublime, breezy confection’: writers on their 2026 songs of the summer The annual rundown of Guardian writers picking their most played tracks of the season goes from club-ready pop to sunny tech houseCheck out a Spotify playlis... ‘A sublime, breezy confection’: writers on their 2026 songs of the summer The annual rundown of Guardian writers picking their most played tracks of the season goes from club-ready pop to sunny tech houseCheck out a Spotify playlis... Share
Music Jul 18, 2026 Loathe: A Stranger to You review (SharpTone)Granite-hard riffola collides with balm-like electronics and tinkling jazz piano in a thrilling fourth album of musical metamorphosisLoathe took s... Loathe: A Stranger to You review (SharpTone)Granite-hard riffola collides with balm-like electronics and tinkling jazz piano in a thrilling fourth album of musical metamorphosisLoathe took s... Share
Norma Winstone Jul 18, 2026 Norma Winstone and NDR Radio Orchestra: A Timeless Place review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month (Enodoc)The emotive lyricist and surefooted improvisor sounds lustrous in a 1990 recording featuring an exquisite I Loves You, PorgyWhen Norma Winstone, the... Norma Winstone and NDR Radio Orchestra: A Timeless Place review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month (Enodoc)The emotive lyricist and surefooted improvisor sounds lustrous in a 1990 recording featuring an exquisite I Loves You, PorgyWhen Norma Winstone, the... Share
