With a background as an athlete, Samarasinghe draws on sport as a framework for thinking through identity, effort and embodied experience. In this interview, she reflects on the processes behind the work, from repetition and “muscle memory” in her mark-making to her ongoing interest in visibility, connection and what it means to hold the body in motion through art…
Read MoreFrom finding the perfect flat white to securing your data, here is how to turn any London cafe into a high-performance workspace.
Read MoreLife in a busy city has a way of filling the calendar before you even realise it. Between commuting, social plans, weekend errands and trying to squeeze in a little downtime, most people simply expect the car to keep up without complaint.
Read MoreThe Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) presents Icheon and Beyond: The Space Within Form, an exhibition examining the philosophical and material foundations of Korean ceramics through the city of Icheon. We speak with co-curator Jaemin Cha about her curatorial process, the development of Korean ceramics, and the importance of intercultural dialogue….
Read MoreLocated at the eastern end of Unter den Linden, close to the Reichstag, the Tiergarten and Germany’s political centre, Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin occupies one of Berlin’s most prominent addresses. Despite the constant movement outside, with tourists, officials and traffic passing through the area, the atmosphere inside is notably calm, composed yet fantastically grand…
Read MoreGoliath’s work was originally selected to represent South Africa at the Venice Biennale Arte 2026, before being cancelled by Minister Gayton McKenzie on the grounds that its content was deemed too “divisive”. In this iteration, references to the Israeli war on Palestine and the killing of Palestinian poet Hiba Abunada are made, leading to the censorship of Elegy in the official South African pavilion…
Read MoreDr Miwako Tezuka is the director of Dib Bangkok, a new contemporary art museum in Thailand that opened in 2025. Originally from New York, she moved to Bangkok to help build the museum and shape its programme and vision…
Read MoreLondon's outdoor festival season is officially underway and this year we’re truly spoiled for choice. Global headliners are gracing our local parks most weekends from early May through to September, catering for music lovers of all tastes, from electronic, rock, jazz and hip hop…
Read MoreHead for the heights at Banyan Tree Bangkok. Overlooking Lumphini Park, south of Siam Square, East of China Town and West of some of Bangkok’s busiest night spots, with the iconic curve of the Chao Praya river close by…
Read MoreSofia Akel is an Associate Lecturer at UAL: London College of Fashion, an award-winning historian, creative consultant, writer, host and lecturer of Black British history…
Read MorePlan your Venice Biennale 2026 trip like a pro. Insider tips on tickets, queues, and staying connected…
Read MoreFashion is constantly evolving, shaped by cultural shifts, technological innovation, and growing environmental awareness. In recent years, one of the most significant changes has been the rise of modern basics, simple, elevated wardrobe staples that redefine what everyday style looks like…
Read MoreGot the post-holiday blues? Missing travelling? Already bored with the mundanity of life back home? Don’t worry - there are plenty of ways that you can preserve those precious holiday memories long after the “re-entry” period has come and gone…
Read MoreFixing your life is easier than you think. No need for a hard reset; just implement small habits for good mental wellbeing. Discover why this approach works so well!
Read MoreMay is a genuinely useful month for family hotel stays in the UK. The weather is mild enough for outdoor time without the intensity of full summer heat, room rates at most destinations sit below their July and August peaks…
Read MoreMay is arguably one of the best months in London, with two bank holidays to look forward to, the weather starting to warm up, and the feeling that a full summer of outdoor living, music festivals and long evenings is just around the corner…
Read MoreMay will see the end of several impactful exhibitions that opened in London since the start of 2026, from a landmark survey of modern Nigerian art at Tate Modern to the British Museum’s Samurai, which reconsiders Japan’s warrior culture through armour, objects and popular culture. At the Barbican, two of its exhibitions will also come to a close, alongside experimental shows…
Read MoreThe Royal Drawing School has announced an upcoming exhibition dedicated to Frank Bowling’s drawing practice, while the Hayward Gallery is revealing further details of its HENI Project Space series, expanding its focus on emerging international artists…
Read MoreAcross Europe, art gallery weekends bring contemporary art into focus as cities open up their galleries, museums and independent spaces for a concentrated programme of exhibitions and events. From Gallery Weekend Berlin and Antwerp Art Weekend to Oslo, Paris and Zurich…
Read MoreThe prestigious Turner Prize continues its tradition of spotlighting groundbreaking creativity with the announcement of its 2026 shortlist. Revealed by Tate Britain, this year’s nominees, Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku…
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