A look inside Michelangelo’s ‘secret room’
The BBC gets access to a secret room under the Medici Chapel in Florence, where Michelangelo took refuge during political upheaval. Source: A look inside Michelangelo’s ‘secret room’
‘A mesmerising mirage’: How Monet’s paintings changed the way we see London
A new exhibition charts how Claude Monet’s revolutionary, fog-shrouded visions of the Thames would “irreversibly alter how London saw itself”. Source: ‘A mesmerising mirage’: How Monet’s paintings changed the way we see London
Should there be a ban on teenage popstars?
After the death of Liam Payne at 31, music industry figures are debating the duty of care for artists who find fame at a young age – some have suggested an all-out ban might be the solution. Source: Should there … Continued
The ransacking of Britain: why the people finally rose up against ‘sod you architecture’
Inspired by Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier, who believed streets fostered disease, a vision of Britain was cooked up that would see historic city centres flattened for flats and ring roads. But the public decided they’d had enough – and took … Continued
Pop Art meets 12k+ LED in Cosm immersive film project
Cosm will launch an immersive animated film about pop art later this month.Inside Pop Art is a 20-minute production that will explore the origins and cultural impact of the movement by enveloping visitors in works by artists such as Roy … Continued
SXSW London Programming Director on What to Expect From 2025 Debut: We’re ‘Converging Culture, Creativity and Technology’
SXSW London is positioning its inaugural 2025 event as a nexus of technology, art and business. The festival, set for June 2-7, 2025, in Shoreditch, seeks to differentiate itself through its emphasis on creative convergence. Source: SXSW London Programming Director … Continued