Opinion

Sashaying between Paris and London, Paul Hameline shares his October culture diary

Column – Words: Paul Hameline – Reading time 10 min read

Paul Hameline’s October dispatch: “Who knows what’s saltier – sweat or tears?”

Paul Hameline’s October dispatch: “Who knows what’s saltier – sweat or tears?”

Words: Paul Hameline

Paul Hameline’s October dispatch: “Who knows what’s saltier – sweat or tears?”
Installation view of an inflatable Donald Duck in Simeon Barclay's 'At Home, Everywhere and Nowhere' exhibition at Gathering, London

Sam Moore enters the murky world of The Backrooms through the art of Simeon Barclay and Solomon Garçon

Opinion Reviews – Words: Sam Moore – Reading time 7 min read

In the backrooms with Donald Duck

In the backrooms with Donald Duck

Words: Sam Moore

In the backrooms with Donald Duck
iMessage texts responding to the question "art vs fashion" collaged over a photograph of a hand holding a cigarette and two Lost Mary vapes iMessage texts responding to the question "art vs fashion" collaged over a photograph of a hand holding a cigarette and two Lost Mary vapes

Olivia Allen explores who comes off worse, gallerinas or fashionistas

Opinion – Words: Olivia Allen – Reading time 5 min read

Art vs fashion: which crowd sucks less?

Art vs fashion: which crowd sucks less?

Words: Olivia Allen

Art vs fashion: which crowd sucks less?
A photograph of Sarah Lucas smoking a cigarette in 'Red Sky Cah' A photograph of Sarah Lucas smoking a cigarette in 'Red Sky Cah'

The British artist’s Tate show leaves Philippa Snow craving a fag

Opinion Reviews – Words: Philippa Snow – Reading time 6 min read

Sarah Lucas is highly addictive

Sarah Lucas is highly addictive

Words: Philippa Snow

Sarah Lucas is highly addictive
Oliver Bak's painting 'Satyr (Alteration of Titian)' at ADZ, Lisbon depicting a male nude situated in a dark field with rusty coloured trees. Oliver Bak's painting 'Satyr (Alteration of Titian)' at ADZ, Lisbon depicting a male nude situated in a dark field with rusty coloured trees.

From grad shows to blue-chip galleries, there is a deluge of rusty painting right now. Laurie Baron explores why

Features Opinion – Words: Laurie Barron – Reading time 8 min read

What’s with all the rusty painters?

What’s with all the rusty painters?

Words: Laurie Barron

What’s with all the rusty painters?

Joe Bobowicz serves us the good, the bad and the filthy of London's Frieze Week 2023

Features Opinion – Words & Photography: Joe Bobowicz – Reading time 13 min read

Frieze Week scene report: “Sure, the bogs have flooded, but a shitshow this is not”

Frieze Week scene report: “Sure, the bogs have flooded, but a shitshow this is not”

Words & Photography: Joe Bobowicz

Frieze Week scene report: “Sure, the bogs have flooded, but a shitshow this is not”
A photograph of some wine and glasses at Saatchi Yates' Will St John private view A photograph of some wine and glasses at Saatchi Yates' Will St John private view

Our undercover roaming reporter decants his thoughts on the Saatchi Yates' new Gallery Red and Gallery White

Opinion Reviews – Words: Plaster Private Eye – Reading time 7 min read

Plaster Private Eye samples Saatchi Yates’ Wine

Plaster Private Eye samples Saatchi Yates’ Wine

Words: Plaster Private Eye

Plaster Private Eye samples Saatchi Yates’ Wine
A photograph of a spreadsheet page from Michael Landy's Breakdown Inventory A photograph of a spreadsheet page from Michael Landy's Breakdown Inventory

Jonah Freud reflects on sentimentality and the annihilation of worldly goods through Michael Landy

Column Opinion – Words & Photography: Jonah Freud – Reading time 7 min read

Ex Libris: Jonah Freud on Michael Landy’s Break Down

Ex Libris: Jonah Freud on Michael Landy’s Break Down

Words & Photography: Jonah Freud

Ex Libris: Jonah Freud on Michael Landy’s Break Down
Video still from Christian Marclay's 'Doors' 2022 Video still from Christian Marclay's 'Doors' 2022

Patience is at a premium, but how is durational art still managing to hold attention spans? Elise Bell explores

Opinion – Words: Elise Bell – Reading time 6 min read

Who still has time for durational art?

Who still has time for durational art?

Words: Elise Bell

Who still has time for durational art?
A black and white photograph of Debby Harry holding The Sun newspaper A black and white photograph of Debby Harry holding The Sun newspaper

Sam Moore dives deep into the cultural heft of the diva – its comedy, tragedy and enduring mystique – from RuPaul to the V&A

Opinion – Words: Sam Moore – Reading time 5 min read

How deep is the queen’s throat? Sam Moore on the diva phenomenon

How deep is the queen’s throat? Sam Moore on the diva phenomenon

Words: Sam Moore

How deep is the queen’s throat? Sam Moore on the diva phenomenon

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