Croydon is a brutalist playground and a photographer’s dream August 15, 2024 I stand killing time on the platform of one of Croydon’s many decrepit railway stations. Like me, it’s seen better days, and again like me, its makeover has been on the cards for years. I do a lot of waiting and thinking here, mostly enforced. Norwood Junction: even the name sounds like a line from [...]
Saatchi show forces us to look anew at homelessness August 8, 2024 All too often homelessness exists out of the frame – this exhibition pulls it inside.
What to do in London this weekend in the sun July 18, 2024 Here's our expert guide to the best things to do in London this weekend in the sun, from dinosaurs to a seascape at Big Penny Social
Upside down art: Rachel Cusk turns fiction on its head in Parade July 2, 2024 Everyone is imagined! Parade questions the viability of character, finds Lucy Kenningham
Naomi Klein: Thin-skinned Baillie Gifford has put arts festivals in jeopardy June 19, 2024 Bestselling writer Naomi Klein has called Baillie Gifford “thin-skinned” for putting literary festivals in jeopardy, as she defended her decision to support Fossil Free Books’ campaign against the investment manager.
Crafter’s Companion: Losses widen at company founded by Dragons’ Den star Sara Davis June 7, 2024 Crafter's Companion, which is owned by Dragons' Den star Sara Davies, has seen its losses widen as the number of people tuning into TV shopping channels plummets.
Old Masters tops list of best-performing arty assets – but luxury prices edged down February 29, 2024 All of the gains in art prices came in the first half of the year, with values sliding significantly later on, according to AMR’s All-Art Index.
Police investigate after Banksy street artwork removed December 23, 2023 The Metropolitan Police are investigating the alleged theft of a Banksy installation in south-east London.
AI won’t kill off the artist – just look at Chicken Run 2 December 19, 2023 The enduring success of claymation chickens shows AI is not set to rule the roost quite yet, writes Anna Moloney.
Mikhail Fridman loses High Court bid over mansion upkeep October 26, 2023 Mikhail Fridman has lost a High Court challenge against UK sanctions after he was refused permission to upkeep a London mansion.