Fatima Clarke 
While many performers relish the spotlight during performances, Tamm Reynolds is accustomed to constant attention, both on and off the stage. Known by their stage persona, Midgitte Bardot, Reynolds is candid about their provocative style, mentioning, “I also enjoy showing off my bush and ass.” Prior to our meeting at Woolwich station in London, Reynolds, … Read more
Ever since Thornton Wilder penned “Our Town” in 1938, the Pulitzer prize-winning drama is believed to have been staged every single day. Michael Sheen, who stars in a new touring version of this play, set in a tight-knit American small town, shares his profound connection with the script. “Each time I go through it, it … Read more
Transformations at the Kennedy Center Merely a year ago, Washington DC’s Kennedy Center was celebrated as a premier institution for the performing arts, home to a distinguished opera company and eagerly anticipating a season featuring the acclaimed musical Hamilton. It boasted a bipartisan board that maintained the storied respect and governmental support it had enjoyed … Read more
In the chilly autumn of 1962, the brink of global annihilation was alarmingly close. A revelation by a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft that the Soviet Union was constructing nuclear missile bases in Cuba, a mere stone’s throw from American soil, prompted President John F. Kennedy to command the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet to encircle the island … Read more
Radio 4’s beloved series, The Archers, often referred to as an “everyday story of countryfolk,” now carries the more modern tag of a “contemporary drama in a rural setting.” This month, it marks its diamond anniversary. The show has become a staple of British culture, akin to Marmite, PMQs, and fruitcake, eliciting strong reactions at … Read more
Nan Goldin’s “The Ballad of Sexual Dependency,” now over four decades old, captures a bygone era yet remains as impactful as when it was first viewed. This collection of photographs, taken by Goldin from 1973 to 1986, has been showcased in various formats including a dynamic slide show with changing soundtracks and voiceovers since the … Read more
From 30 September 1978, for a full year, Tehching Hsieh confined himself to a small wooden enclosure measuring 11ft 6in by 9ft. During this period, he abstained from talking, reading, or engaging with any form of media. A friend would visit daily to provide him with food and manage waste disposal. It’s essential to note … Read more
Highlighted Exhibition Entering the ShadowsCurated by Tracey Emin, this exhibit delves into the realms of despair and the intense emotion of sadness, showcasing works by Goya, Munch, Bourgeois, Baselitz, and other renowned artists. Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate, debuts Sunday Additional Exhibitions Ming WongThe National Gallery’s current artist in residence offers an interpretation of homoerotic depictions … Read more
The Transformation of Bogotá’s Central Cemetery Located in the heart of Bogotá’s Central Cemetery is a columbarium, constructed in 1943, originally intended to serve as the final resting place for the indigent and unidentified. This site, once forgotten and deteriorating, was revitalized in 2009 by Beatriz González, a prominent Colombian artist who passed away at … Read more
Would You Try Smoky Spider-Flavored Monster Munch? Imagine snacking on Monster Munch with a smoky spider flavor, or perhaps enjoying crisps inspired by Bovril to mark the release of “Back to the Future.” Then, consider hedgehog-flavored crisps and a Wallace and Gromit-themed corn snack that aims to mimic the taste of moon cheese, a nod … Read more
