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Superchunk at Scala, London, photo review

December 2, 2011 in Arts, Music

American indie rock band Superchunk played London, UK, for the first time in ten years. See our photos.

Not what they seem?

November 25, 2011 in Arts, Features, Recent

What does The Creation of Adam, the Umbrella Man and the Straight Story have in common? Could it be that all three are not what they seem?

What makes a good band photo?

November 10, 2011 in Arts, Music, Photography, Recent

Tips for musicians and photographers who want to create better band photos. See the examples.

Samuel Beckett’s last poem

June 25, 2011 in Arts, Recent, Writing

Beckett’s poem “What Is The Word” explores struggling with words and perhaps draws from his, and his friend’s, illness.

What’s so great about Nebraska?

June 7, 2011 in Arts, Music, Recent

The author of Heart Of Darkness: Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska tells us why the album is worth listening to.

In pictures: Secret Cinema – The Battle of Algiers

May 15, 2011 in Arts, Film, Recent

Photos from Secret Cinema’s presentation of The Battle of Algiers.

Walsall Hippo’s hidden history

May 1, 2011 in Arts, Features, Recent, Visual arts

Sculptor John Wood tells the story of the famous piece of public art he created – Walsall’s stone hippopotamus.

Secret Cinema review

April 20, 2011 in Arts, Film, Recent

Secret Cinema has returned with an event that’s dividing opinion. Here’s a review of the live theatre and movie experience.

Ruth Sharman: Thoughts and eyes

April 11, 2011 in Arts, Recent, Visual arts

Ruth Sharman, from Bristol, UK, makes beautiful photos that capture a moment in time. Take a look at the gallery.

Snapshots Cast Their Spell, Tokyo

January 28, 2011 in Arts, Recent, Visual arts

People cheering, crying, shocked, passive, as the train passes through their neighbourhood and past their homes.