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Should a £46m glass tiara be the chosen memorial for the late UK queen? This is the opinion of the Elizabeth II memorial selection committee, who have selected a dazzling glass bridge designed by Norman Foster to stand in St James’s Park as her lasting tribute, with the announcement made this past Tuesday. Norman Foster, … Read more
In November 1985, a corridor within the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London was transformed into an important scene for British art history. Curated by Lubaina Himid, the exhibition titled The Thin Black Line showcased the artworks of 11 Black and Asian women artists. These pieces were strategically placed along the museum’s narrow hallway, … Read more
In the year 2022, a pair of impressive wooden sculptures graced the banks of Brooklyn’s river. These statues, featuring multi-headed figures, were part of a series named Agali Awamu, meaning “Togetherness” in Luganda. They stood majestically, offering a stark contrast to the modern, reflective facades of nearby buildings. Crafted by hand, these human-like sculptures, with … Read more
How does a landscape express itself when no one is there to hear it? This intriguing thought prompted Joshua Bonnetta, a film-maker and artist, to create an album from a year’s worth of sound captured from a lone tree in upstate New York. Comprising 8,760 hours of audio, the four-hour album titled The Pines encapsulates … Read more
Joel Souza’s Discomfort with Firearms Joel Souza, a 51-year-old filmmaker with grey hair, expressed his discomfort with firearms from his home in Pleasanton, California. “I was not raised around guns and I really dislike the culture surrounding them,” he stated. “The mere thought of handling a gun is quite repulsive to me.” Tragic Incident on … Read more
My fascination with collecting versions of Krapp’s Last Tape began in my late teens. This succinct yet profound one-act play by Samuel Beckett revolves around an aging man who listens to his younger self on recordings made each birthday. Although there is only one actor, the play essentially forms a dialogue between the character at … Read more
The First Glimpse of a Virtuoso Before I even caught sight of Sheku Kanneh-Mason himself, his cello case, secured to his back and towering over him, was the first to greet me. During our conversation, the instrument rested next to him, silent for the moment but undoubtedly a significant presence. Just weeks earlier, I had … Read more
Chris Packham Broadcaster and environmental advocate Integrity is key. Consider this question: “Has David ever deliberately deceived me?” The answer is unequivocally no. While some facts presented by him years back might have been revised by newer scientific findings, his honesty has never wavered. In times when trust is scarce, this truthfulness is undoubtedly his … Read more
I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that. Fatima ClarkeFatima Clarke is a seasoned health reporter who bridges medical science with human stories. She writes with compassion, precision, and a drive to inform.
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