Culture

Explore the intersection of American culture, media, arts, and societal values. This section examines cultural shifts, social justice movements, and the diverse voices that influence how the U.S. sees itself and the world.

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jan/18/michael-sheen-welsh-national-theatre-our-town-interview

Michael Sheen Transforms Theatre: Inside His Bold Welsh National Debut with “Our Town”

Ever since Thornton Wilder penned “Our Town” in 1938, the Pulitzer prize-winning drama is believed to have been staged every ...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/19/trump-kennedy-center-soul

Trump Shocks at Kennedy Center: A Bold Fusion of Politics and Soul Music Unveiled!

Transformations at the Kennedy Center Merely a year ago, Washington DC’s Kennedy Center was celebrated as a premier institution for ...

‘After almost destroying the world, our families are friends’: the thrilling podcast from JFK and Khrushchev’s relatives

Podcast Revelation: Descendants of JFK and Khrushchev Forge Unexpected Friendship!

In the chilly autumn of 1962, the brink of global annihilation was alarmingly close. A revelation by a U.S. reconnaissance ...

Brawls, blackmail and Judi Dench: 75 staggering moments from 75 years of The Archers

Explosive Drama Unleashed: 75 Shocking Archers Moments with Judi Dench & More!

Radio 4’s beloved series, The Archers, often referred to as an “everyday story of countryfolk,” now carries the more modern ...

Nan Goldin: The Ballad of Sexual Dependency review – an electrifying parade of sex, smoke and sullen silence

Nan Goldin’s Electrifying Exhibit: Sex, Smoke, and Silence Unveiled!

Nan Goldin’s “The Ballad of Sexual Dependency,” now over four decades old, captures a bygone era yet remains as impactful ...

He lived in a cage, jumped from a window and spent a year roped to a friend: is Tehching Hsieh the most extreme performance artist ever?

Extreme Art Unleashed: Did Tehching Hsieh Pull Off the Wildest Performance Art Ever?

From 30 September 1978, for a full year, Tehching Hsieh confined himself to a small wooden enclosure measuring 11ft 6in ...

Dark depths with Emin, a homoerotic saint and punchy political posters – the week in art

Exploring the Abyss with Emin: A Homoerotic Saint and Bold Political Art – This Week’s Highlights

Highlighted Exhibition Entering the ShadowsCurated by Tracey Emin, this exhibit delves into the realms of despair and the intense emotion ...

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jan/18/beatriz-gonzalez-obituary

Legendary Colombian Artist Beatriz González Dies: A Look Back at Her Revolutionary Work

The Transformation of Bogotá’s Central Cemetery Located in the heart of Bogotá’s Central Cemetery is a columbarium, constructed in 1943, ...

A 10p masterpiece! The golden age of crisp packet design, from Chipsticks to Frazzles to Hedgehogs

Reviving the Golden Age of Crisp Packets: From Chipsticks to Frazzles!

Would You Try Smoky Spider-Flavored Monster Munch? Imagine snacking on Monster Munch with a smoky spider flavor, or perhaps enjoying ...

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jan/18/beryl-cook-artist-retrospective-show-plymouth

Beryl Cook’s Art Shines in Plymouth: A Must-See Retrospective Unveiled!

Throughout her life, the art of Beryl Cook was often trivialized by critics, viewed merely as playful or overly simplistic. ...