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Yayoi Kusama obituary
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died aged 97, leaving a distinctive body of work spanning polka-dotted paintings, sculptures, happenings, films and infinity mirror-room installations. Her art transformed recurring visual hallucinations and lifelong psychological distress into images of repetition, immersion and “self-obliteration”, making her one of contemporary art’s most recognisable figures. Born in Matsumoto, Japan, Kusama…
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Hugging Face’s new robot is an adorable rollerskating duck
Hugging Face’s Pollen Robotics has opened preorders for Microduck, a one-eyed biped robot standing just under 10 inches tall. The robot can rollerskate, pick up small objects, play with a ball and react to nearby activity, while its open-source software allows owners to adapt and retrain it for new behaviours. Microduck costs $399 and will…
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‘Armchair supporter’: do I still love going to football or just love the idea of it? | Max Rushden
Max Rushden reflects on returning to watch Cambridge United with a childhood friend nearly 37 years after they attended a memorable 6–0 win over Hartlepool. Cambridge’s 1–0 Carabao Cup defeat to Millwall prompts him to consider whether he still loves attending football itself or the nostalgia and sense of belonging associated with his former home…
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Harry Styles opens residency as reports claim Dolly Parton’s death
Styles debuted new songs in New York, while TCU revoked a newspaper’s credentials after an alleged assault report. Australian footage shows an e-bike rider hit a koala, and Top Chef judges press for Emmy recognition
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Colman’s Mustard goes up for sale as owners Unilever look to unload 212-year-old British brand
Unilever has put Colman’s Mustard up for sale as it prepares to sell its food operations to McCormick for $15.7bn (£11.6bn). The sale is intended to address potential competition concerns because McCormick already owns French’s Mustard, while Colman’s remains a long-established British household brand. Rothschild has reportedly begun approaching potential buyers, although no price has…
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‘She should have been queen of the world!’ Readers remember Dolly Parton
Guardian readers have paid tribute to Dolly Parton following her reported death, recalling encounters that they say revealed her generosity, warmth and remarkable musical ability. The accounts portray her as a unifying cultural figure whose influence extended beyond country music through her kindness, philanthropy and public support for marginalised people. One volunteer at the Country…
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Olivia Rodrigo Exhibit Coming to Grammy Museum, With Launch Including an On-Stage Cameron Crowe Q&A (EXCLUSIVE)
Olivia Rodrigo will open a Grammy Museum exhibition in Los Angeles with an on-stage conversation with filmmaker Cameron Crowe and a live performance on 1 September, before the show opens to the public the following day. Titled “Olivia Rodrigo: The Cure Unravelled”, it explores the craft behind her recent “The Cure” music video and reflects…
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Kesha on Her First Lingerie Campaign as an Independent Artist: ‘My Whole Body Is Finally All Mine’
Kesha has launched her first lingerie campaign as an independent artist, partnering with Adore Me while on her Freedom Tour. She says the collaboration reflects a new sense of autonomy after gaining greater control over her music and career, linking personal freedom with confidence in her body. The campaign features six items from Adore Me’s…
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‘Shameless’ Star’s 8-Part Serial Killer Thriller Is Officially the Biggest Show on Streaming
Hulu thriller Furious, starring Emmy Rossum as former NYPD detective Alice Black, has reportedly led both Hulu and Disney+ streaming charts for three consecutive weeks. The eight-part series follows Alice’s pursuit of Catherine Grace, a young woman killing powerful men linked to a trafficking network, while examining institutional failures, trauma and revenge. Created by Elizabeth…
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Yayoi Kusama’s art reshaped recognition of neurodivergent artists
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who has died aged 97, is remembered as a pioneering figure whose openly discussed mental health struggles and neurodivergence shaped her work. Her hallucinations and compulsive perceptions of dots, flowers and infinity became central to art that influenced the New York avant garde and pop art, while helping broaden recognition…