The Des Moines Art Center in Iowa is hosting a captivating exhibition titled Báez Wire, featuring over 30 works that span nearly 20 years of Firelei Báez’s artistic journey. This collection of paintings, drawings, and multimedia installations invites viewers to traverse time and space while igniting wonder, reflection, and insight. The exhibition will be on

The arrival of the Giffords Circus big top brings a unique enchantment—like a dazzling mirage woven from sequins, vintage posters, and nostalgic dreams. This year’s production, Laguna Bay, celebrates a remarkable 25-year journey, whisking audiences away to a sunlit 1950s Californian coastline. Here, quiffed lifeguards soar through flaming hoops, while synchronized seagulls add to the

At first glance, Ryan Travis Christian’s work might transport you into the world of an old cartoon. Figures drawn with a cartoonish aesthetic in stark black and white open the doors to a familiar realm. Yet, this simplicity is deceptive. Beneath the surface, in his series titled Time Is Hardcore, Christian conceals profound and often

Get ready for an exciting new one-man sketch comedy show! Written and performed by Jonty O’Callaghan, this fast-paced performance is packed with character-driven sketches. Expect a whirlwind of humor, audience interaction, and perhaps even a unicorn or two. It’s sure to be a night of laughs! What’s really special about this show is its solo

In today’s theatre scene, the term “immersive” is often thrown around but rarely delivered. While it promises to break down the fourth wall and envelop the audience in a thrilling new world, this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre is more of a gentle breeze than a whirlwind. Led by the

A lost sculpture by famed French artist Auguste Rodin has fetched an impressive €860,000 at auction in France, captivating art enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. The bronze piece, titled “L’Homme qui marche” (“The Walking Man”), had not been seen publicly for decades, making this rediscovery a notable event in the art world. The auction took place

Kevin Duffy’s whimsical narrative began in an abandoned lot. While others saw mere debris, he recognized the hidden promise within the overgrown remnants of a 1920s bowling green. Over the decades, he transformed his Wigan garden into a fantastical realm, crafting castles, characters, and rustic Tudor facades using chicken wire, cement, and found materials, all

Edinburgh Fringe Festival fixture and Scotsman Fringe-First award winner Bob Kingdom is set to return to the spotlight with his acclaimed one-man show, “The Truman Capote Talk Show.” Presented by Richard Jordan Productions in partnership with The Pleasance, this captivating performance will take place at The Pleasance Courtyard (Attic) from July 30 to August 25,

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has thrown open the doors to its newly renovated Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, a breathtaking showcase of over 1,800 artworks from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania. Reopened on May 31, 2025, after a four-year, $70 million transformation, the wing redefines how these vibrant cultural traditions are experienced, blending cutting-edge

Underbelly Boulevard Soho has just announced an exciting new season packed with an impressive variety of performances, including cabaret, magic, LGBTQ+ shows, improv, and much more to enthrall audiences in London. With an eclectic line-up meant to entertain and amaze, this iconic venue is set to become a lively hub for trailblazing performances in the

From May 27 to June 15, 2025, Athens’ Pedion Areos Park transforms into a mesmerizing open-air gallery for Plásmata 3: We’ve Met Before, Haven’t We?, presented by Onassis Stegi. This biennale invites visitors into a world where the boundaries between reality and illusion dissolve, turning the everyday into something magical. Featuring 25 works by Greek

The late Dame Zaha Hadid was celebrated as one of the foremost female architects of our era. Within a field traditionally dominated by men, Hadid shattered barriers, becoming the first woman to win the distinguished Pritzker Prize and the RIBA Stirling Prize, the UK’s top architecture award. These accolades are a mere reflection of her

Katherine Simóne Reynolds’s exhibition, Held Impermanence, invites audiences to explore the complex interplay of desires that coexist in tension, drawing heavily from the collections at the Clyfford Still Museum. The exhibition showcases Still’s ambitious effort to preserve his entire oeuvre, allowing viewers to engage with his celebrated masterpieces alongside works that reveal the pain of

When people reflect on how awe-inspiring medieval churches must have been to those who experienced them, I can’t help but think, “But aren’t they still just as remarkable today?” There are few experiences as exhilarating as stepping into a grand, chilly cathedral and gazing up at its soaring heights. It’s intriguing, then, as Paul Binski

London, May 23, 2025 – The Garrick Theatre hosts a new production of George Bernard Shaw’s provocative play, Mrs Warren’s Profession, featuring real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter. Directed by Dominic Cooke, this revival condenses Shaw’s verbose classic into a brisk 1-hour-45-minute performance, but the result feels uneven despite its stellar cast.

A Small Enclosed Room with Alfie Murphy is currently showing at the Soho Theatre’s studio. Directed by Cian Murphy and Nick Llewellyn, this captivating performance runs for 65 minutes and will premiere on May 20, 2025. Imagine a rockstar rubbing elbows with Lily Allen and Mike Skinner, only to find himself at rock bottom. He