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‘A call to action for more authentic expressions of working-class life’: a London show reframes working-class Britain
London exhibition ‘Lives Less Ordinary’, at Two Temple Place, challenges age-old stereotypes
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Inside Joan Didion’s unseen diary of personal relationships and post-therapy notes
A newly discovered diary by Joan Didion is soon to be published. Titled 'Notes to John', the journal documents her relationship with her daughter, husband, alcoholism, and depression
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Noah Davis at the Barbican: long overdue, emotional and timely
A decade after Noah Davis' untimely death, the Barbican has staged the first institutional retrospective of his work.
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Artist Mickalene Thomas wrestles with notions of Black beauty, female empowerment and love
'Mickalene Thomas: All About Love’, a touring exhibition, opens at the Hayward Gallery from 11 February to 5 May, alongside 'Linder: Danger Came Smiling'
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10 questions with comedy writer, Jack Rooke
The BAFTA-winning writer, performer (and all round funny guy) on 'Big Boys' season 3, the beauty of an Adidas tracksuit and his most prized possession
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The best contemporary art books to enjoy now
From maverick memoirs to topical tomes, turn over a new leaf with the Wallpaper* arts desk’s pick of new releases and all-time favourite art books
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‘Dr Tetris’ on the biggest ever iteration of the puzzle in London
Tetris comes to 360-degree, 23,000 sq ft, 16k LED screens in London; Craig McLean speaks to Henk Rogers, the man who’s kept the game alive
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‘Art speaks to the world around us’: Victoria Beckham’s 10 favourite artworks go on show ahead of Sotheby’s auction
Works by Victoria Beckham’s favourite artists go on show at her Dover Street, London store, before they are offered across Sotheby’s upcoming contemporary auctions in New York and London or sold privately
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What makes fashion and art such good bedfellows?
There has always been a symbiosis between fashion and the art world. Here, we look at what makes the relationship such a successful one
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Don't miss these seven artists at Frieze Los Angeles
Frieze LA returns for its sixth edition, running 20-23 February, showcasing over 100 galleries from more than 20 countries, as well as local staples featuring the city’s leading creatives
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Self Esteem's Rebecca Taylor on taking her 'Complicated' new album to the West End stage
With a recent stint as Sally Bowles in 'Cabaret', the pop star has found a home on the West End stage. For her new album, 'A Complicated Woman', she's blending her two loves
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What are art clubs? Inside the heady world of groups offering exclusive access to the industry
Private clubs and museum patron groups offer insider knowledge and the chance for deeper art world engagement
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Mysticism, witchery and the occult: inside the world of tarot
London exhibition ‘Tarot: Origins & Afterlives’ at the Warburg Institute considers seven centuries of tarot
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Out of office: the Wallpaper* editors' picks of the week
A week in the world of the Wallpaper* editors, from a Milan dinner with Jake Gyllenhaal to a peek into The Barbican's revitalisation plans – here's how they've been occupying their time this week
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American artist and activist Gregg Bordowitz considers survival and experience in London
Gregg Bordowitz's new show, 'There: A Feeling' at Camden Art Centre, spans video, installation, performance, poetry, and prints
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Alice Neel’s portraits celebrating the queer world are exhibited in London
‘At Home: Alice Neel in the Queer World’, curated by Hilton Als, opens at Victoria Miro, London
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Miami’s new Museum of Sex is a beacon of open discourse
The Miami outpost of the cult New York destination opened last year, and continues its legacy of presenting and celebrating human sexuality
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'Refined, serene, provocative': inside the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025
We visit the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, open from now until the end of May, and explore a nimble curation that juxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary
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Pop culture, nostalgia and familiarity: Sam McKinniss in LA
Artist Sam McKinniss’ solo exhibition of paintings at David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles taps into familiarity, loss, and nostalgia
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Steve McQueen presents a portrait of protest in Britain
Turner Contemporary’s groundbreaking exhibition Resistance reframes the history of protest, reminding us of photography’s political potential
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The seductive call of consumerism: Sylvie Fleury in Paris
Sylvie Fleury delights in the luxury industry’s dark side at Thaddaeus Ropac in Paris, with her exhibition ‘Sculpture Nails’
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Meet Daniel Blumberg, the British indie rock veteran who created The Brutalist’s score
Oscar and BAFTA-winning Blumberg has created an epic score for Brady Corbet’s film The Brutalist.
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Sundance Film Festival 2025: The films we can't wait to watch
Sundance Film Festival, which runs 23 January - 2 February, has long been considered a hub of cinematic innovation. These are the ones to watch from this year’s premieres
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Photographing free time in South Korea: rare days off captured in new book
Free time is hard-earned in South Korea. In Seunggu Kim's new photography book 'Better Days,' he captures the beauty of the country at play
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'I don’t want to see culture always falling for formulas': inside Doug Aitken's ambitious cinematic installation in LA
Doug Aitken’s Lightscape is an ambitious installation at the Marciano Art Foundation in Los Angeles
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Carsten Höller’s new Book of Games: 336 playful pastimes for the bold and the bored
Artist Carsten Höller invites readers to step out of their comfort zone with a series of subversive games
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Remembering David Lynch (1946-2025), filmmaking master and creative dark horse
David Lynch has died aged 78. Craig McLean pays tribute, recalling the cult filmmaker, his works, musings and myriad interests, from music-making to coffee entrepreneurship
