Topic: Art

Sport and screen adaptations aside, the art world moves at its own pace, and this hub is where that pace is tracked. Coverage ranges across exhibitions, artists, galleries and the wider creative economy, taking in everything from major shows and acquisitions to the market forces and controversies that shape what gets made, shown and collected.

Art rarely sits apart from the events around it, and stories here often intersect with culture, politics, technology and business, whether that means a work sparking public debate, a new tool reshaping how art is produced, or funding and institutional decisions affecting who gets to create. Following this topic offers a way to keep pace with how creative expression is evolving and being contested.

For readers with an interest in culture beyond the headlines of the day, this is a place to see how ideas take visual form, how institutions respond to them, and how art continues to reflect and challenge the world it's made in.

  • Five-year-old boy with autism second to drown in apartment complex pond in just two months

    A five-year-old autistic boy has drowned in a retention pond at the Northgreen at Carrollwood apartment complex in Tampa, Florida, making him the second autistic child to die in a pond at the same complex within two months. His death prompted a major search involving more than 140 police units, highlighting ongoing safety concerns about…

  • The cult 1985 martial arts musical Denzel Washington couldn’t get cast in: “I was stiff as a board”

    A newly resurfaced anecdote reveals that Denzel Washington auditioned for, but failed to land, the lead role in the 1985 cult martial arts musical The Last Dragon. At the time Washington had only one film credit, the 1981 comedy Carbon Copy, and was primarily known for the television drama St Elsewhere; he later went on…

  • Bart Simpson Actress Believes The Simpsons Will End Soon

    Nancy Cartwright, who has voiced Bart Simpson since 1987, has said she believes The Simpsons may finish after its 40th season. Her comments matter because the programme is the longest-running animated television series in the United States, although she stressed that this was her personal opinion rather than an official announcement. The show has been…

  • 10 Near-Perfect New Sci-fi Books for Star Wars and Dune Fans

    Polygon recommends ten modern space operas for readers seeking Star Wars- and Dune-style stories of interstellar conflict, political intrigue and ambitious world-building. – Pandora’s Star — Peter F. Hamilton: cosmic mystery, AI and an unleashed alien threat. – Leviathan Wakes — James S. A. Corey: solar-system rivalry escalates after alien technology is discovered. – 2312…

  • 4 Fabulous Songs About Friendship From Rock Legends

    Four songs by major rock artists are highlighted for portraying friendship with warmth, loyalty and occasional strain. The selections show that friendship songs are less common than romantic ones but can capture long-lasting bonds and reconciliation. – The Band’s “Rockin’ Chair” depicts two ageing friends, including the narrator’s companion Willie, looking back on shared adventures…

  • Talking Point: Which Developer Is Working On The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake?

    Nintendo Life discusses speculation over which studio may be developing the newly announced remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, as Nintendo has released only limited teaser footage and narration. The question matters because the choice of developer could indicate whether the project will closely reproduce the Nintendo 64 original or substantially reinterpret…

  • Asus ROG XReal R1 XR Glasses Review

    Asus’s ROG XReal R1 XR glasses offer a sharp, enjoyable large-screen experience when connected directly to a handheld gaming PC, but the reviewer concludes they are not the gaming-monitor replacement many buyers may expect. Their $849 price is hard to justify because part of the package’s value rests on an included multi-device dock, which the…

  • ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Star Ashby Gentry on Alex’s Healing Journey, New Love Triangle and “Picking Up the Pieces” in Season 4

    Ashby Gentry says Alex Walter’s break-up with Jackie in the third season of My Life With the Walter Boys is the natural resolution to the show’s central romantic conflict. He believes Jackie has always been in love with Cole, while still caring for Alex, leaving Alex to begin healing after hearing her confession and to…

  • Mario Kart 64 in VR is not for the queasy

    A fan-made virtual reality mod has brought Mario Kart 64 into a head-tracked first-person perspective, making players feel as though they are directly inside the kart. The adaptation matters because it shows how classic Nintendo 64 games can gain a stronger sense of speed and immersion through modern VR, although the intense viewpoint may cause…

  • ‘DEI queen’: Virginia Dem’s past embrace of far-left prosecutors unearthed

    Fox News reports that Shannon Taylor, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, previously promoted progressive approaches while serving as Henrico County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney. The article frames her support for reduced incarceration and greater workplace diversity as being at odds with public-safety concerns, though the excerpt does not provide evidence that Taylor’s own policies…