Arts and Culture

A new documentary explores the interlocking lives, work and collection of film-makers Jan Švankmajer and Eva Švankmajerová

In the 1980s Bilbao was on its knees. A hugely ambitious new art gallery changed all that

The German spent a lifetime seeking a creative place as far as possible from the vivid horrors of his past

The language survived until the mid-1800s, long after most other Romance dialects in the Balkans disappeared

No amount of effort can get over this dime-a-dozen children's show's innate tiredness

Over the years this enormously popular production has taken on a life of its own

The current and curious inversions of racial prejudice that have resulted in people pretending to be black or brown mirror those of snobbery that accompanied the cultural revolutions of my youth

There is usually no link between how a word sounds and what it means. But there are some notable exceptions

Sardines are making more appearances on restaurant menus today, and we might heed their example

Winter nights in Iceland are long and dark – just how writers like them

On the eve of a new translation of the author’s diaries, the question arises, is the Kafkaesque now just completely normal?

The Dutch craze for flowers made and lost fortunes – and produced some remarkable works of art

Son Heung-min is the perfect case study for a game pushing players past acceptable limits by saturated schedules

While influenced by American R&B, the emerging superstar’s eponymous “Raguwavy” is virtually unique

This pared-down production is theatre at its most basic and minimalist

The prestigious French award is a reliable source of controversy

A transfixing reflection on the plight of asylum seekers should be at the top of Suella Braverman’s watch list

Largely unheralded during her lifetime, Slovakian sculptor Mária Bartuszová is now hailed for her richly feminine visual language

The arrival of the Anglo-Saxons pushed what was once Britain’s dominant language into three unconnected regions

The World Cup should spark anticipation and joy. But, says one reporter who has covered 12 tournaments, the prospect of Qatar brings only corruption and misery

Another World Cup means another official song of the tournament

Football can often serve as an entry point to learning more about the history, politics and architecture of a country, city or village

Late squash is a welcome source of nourishment and sustenance. Try it with sage, chilli, lemon and pecorino

A collage exposing the dark heart of the British countryside gets a musical makeover. But what will the Europeans make of it?

In a world beset by war, turmoil and climate panic, Schubert’s 200-year-old Winterreise seems more pertinent than ever

Amy Trigg’s play about life with spina bifida is a tremendous piece of writing and acting, but repeats are for television

The fundamental problem with this musical is that it just doesn’t really have any memorable music

A combination of Covid, Hindu nationalism and low standards have caused a slump in the Indian film industry, prompting an exodus of stars and producers. Can Bollywood survive?

The use of the word “guy” to refer to a man came to Britain from the US in the 1950s, but its origins are far from clear

As you’re not having much luck with your emails – perhaps try reading some books instead

The strange allure of the old communist states remains strong today

The birth of the singles chart signalled the future direction of British pop