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16 February 2016
Ten books that changed the world
This year we are looking at how art can change the world, and literature's no exception.
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8 February 2016
Ten paintings that changed the world
Art extends beyond aesthetics and technique, it can affect and alter the world we know into something new and extraordinary.
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5 February 2016
Competition brief: Can art change the world?
Until 30th April 2016, we're calling for art works that make a difference.
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2 February 2016
Who did it better: Placebo or Lou Reed
In celebrating LGBT History Month, this album battle involves two fine LGBT rock legends, Placebo and Lou Reed. Which artist rules overall? Let the fight begin!
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26 January 2016
Reel life: 10 documentaries that changed the world
At the turn of the millennium, the humble documentary had a reputation for simply being boring.
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19 January 2016
Who did it better: Ziggy Stardust or Ace of Spades
This month, under tragic but honourable circumstances, I've decided to pair two great late artists, Lemmy and David Bowie, to find out who rules overall! Let the battle commence…
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18 January 2016
What is Hollywood's problem with diversity?
For the second year running the Oscars nominations have been criticised for their four acting categories having exclusively white nominees, sparking more debate over diversity in Hollywood and bringing the return of the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite.
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16 January 2016
The top 10 indies to look out for in 2016
As independent cinema finds its legs more and more among the masses, these days, it's the place to seek solace from the unrelenting output from the likes of Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros.
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15 January 2016
The top 10 blockbusters to look out for in 2016
If you like your movies big, loud and star-laden, look no further than these ten releases, that are pretty much guaranteed to be the blockbusters of 2016.
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14 January 2016
The top 10 books for 2016
Looking for some new reading material for 2016? Or maybe you fancy revisiting the classics? Here's what I'll be reading this year.
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12 January 2016
The Man Who Changed the World
On 10th January 2016, we lost yet another legend to cancer – this time, it was David Bowie's turn to bid farewell.
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8 January 2016
How literature shapes our language, the way we think and who we are
Literature has helped to create the language that we use to understand the world around us, express ourselves and ultimately define who we are.
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5 January 2016
Deja-View: Boyz n the Hood and Straight Outta Compton
Are you bored of films repeating themselves? It's not just the endless remakes that are giving you a sense of filmic deja-vu, many films follow tried and tested formulas. This month, Boys n the Hood goes against Straight Outta Compton.
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1 January 2016
Changing the world in 2016
Happy New Year! What's in store for 2016? Changing the world of course…
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26 December 2015
The best visual artist of the decade is: Banksy
This December we asked you to pick your favourite arts since Arts Award began in 2005! Today, we reveal Banksy as the best visual artist.
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23 December 2015
The top 10 art exhibitions for the holidays
This year there are lots of exciting exhibitions happening over the festive period, the perfect day out.
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23 December 2015
Hermione Granger is black: what’s all the noise for?
Olivier-award winning actor, Noma Dumezweni, has been cast as the middle-aged Mrs. Granger in the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Why should it and why shouldn't it be a big deal that she is black?
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19 December 2015
In the year Billy Elliot turned ten, is ballet still a difficult choice for men?
Since the early 19th century, Western culture has depicted male ballet dancers as weak, effeminate or homosexual. Studies have shown that teenagers in particular can have a highly stereotypical view of gender-specific sports, and these views make people less confident in breaking out of their shell and indulging in activities or arts that are seen as 'effeminate' or 'manly'.