Music show: Obongjayar calls out ‘spineless’ politicians on danceable album ‘Paradise Now’
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with UK-based Nigerian musician Obongjayar. He's just released his...
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10 Key Works in “The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939”
For much of human history, queerness wasn’t thought of as something one was, but rather as something one did. “The...
Beijing Wraps Up Inaugural ‘Art Season,’ Making Bid to Reclaim Top Spot in China’s Art Economy
On Sunday, Beijing wrapped up the inaugural “Beijing Art Season,” consisting of the long-running Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ), as well...
LGBTQ+ Artists Having Institutional Shows This Pride Month
Pride celebrations in 2024 were clouded by a presidential election campaign in which Donald Trump espoused anti-LBGTQ+ sentiments. Since his...
Who Was Ching Ho Cheng and Why Was He So Important?
Ching Ho Cheng used to say he was working with paper, instead of on it. Forever experimenting, the Chinese-American artist...
Cabaret Performer Justin Vivian Bond Dishes on the Current Cultural Climate
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Newsmakers, a series where we interview the movers and shakers who are making change in the...
The Sad Fate of Mon Mothma’s Husband Is One of Andor’s Most Striking Lessons
Spoiler Alert: This article contains potential spoilers for Andor season two. Andor’s second and final season concludes with a montage...
Theatre review: Legends (of the Golden Arches), RISING, The Lawler, Southbank Theatre
A wry, witty and self-aware theatrical journey through Chinese Hell, presented by the MTC for RISING.
Hepworth Wakefield’s Director, Simon Wallis, to Become Royal Academy’s New Secretary and Chief Executive in September
Simon Wallis, the director of the Hepworth Wakefield, has been announced as the new secretary and chief executive of London’s...
Dance review: BLKDOG, RISING, Playhouse
British choreographer Botis Seva‘s story of violence and salvation is an expressive masterpiece.
