Art spans visual culture, film, music, design and the objects people make and collect. It includes creative work and the institutions that preserve and present it, as well as the people, businesses and public funding that shape what audiences can see.
These stories matter because art can entertain, challenge how history is told and give communities a shared point of reference. Questions of access, preservation and ownership affect whether cultural works endure and who gets to experience them.
Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori say they want to move from impact substitutes to starters for England after both impressed in the 73-8 win over Fiji on Saturday. Their performances matter because they underline England’s emerging depth and increase competition for places ahead of the side’s final summer…
The article marks guitarist Brent Mason’s 67th birthday by outlining his rise from a self-taught child musician in Ohio to one of Nashville’s most sought-after session players. It argues that his career matters because, although often less visible than headline stars, he helped shape the sound of modern…
A developer has succeeded in getting DOOM running on the Casio Loopy, an unusual Japan-only 1990s console better known for its built-in sticker printer and marketing towards girls than for action games. The story matters mainly as another striking example of the enduring fascination with porting DOOM to…
Twelve utilisation review nurses at Montefiore hospital in the Bronx were laid off after the hospital introduced AI-powered software, according to their union, which says the move effectively replaced experienced staff with automation. The nurses and their union argue this matters beyond one workplace dispute because it raises…
The article republishes what is presented as Sam Neill’s final interview with the Guardian after his death at 78, using readers’ questions to reflect on his career, personality and memories from film sets. It matters because it offers a last, personal portrait of a widely admired actor, combining…
WIRED reviews the iGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10 as an effective but expensive way to turn a small pool into a space for serious swimming exercise. The device creates a strong artificial current, allowing users to swim in place rather than needing a full-length lap pool, which…
In this opinion piece, Drew Friedrich, president of the humanitarian group Operation Blessing, reflects on travelling to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes and says the experience challenged his assumptions about the country. He argues that, despite Venezuela’s political and economic troubles, the disaster response showed ordinary people acting with…
Archaeologists in Thailand have uncovered two ancient gold rings at a burial site in Phetchaburi Province, including one engraved with Brahmi script that appears to carry a message dating back about 2,000 years. The find matters because it could offer fresh evidence about cultural links, literacy and burial…
The article argues that The Polygamist has become a standout Netflix hit because it combines addictive, soap-like drama with strong cultural specificity rather than smoothing itself out for international viewers. Centred on a wealthy South African property tycoon whose infidelity wrecks the lives around him, the series is…
▶The article lists five songs that, in its view, capture the atmosphere and appeal of the American South, despite acknowledging the region’s painful history and the difficulty of romanticising it, especially during and after the Civil Rights era. - “Southern Nights” by Allen Toussaint: originally released in 1975,…