Why the quaint paintings of Thomas Kinkade divided the US
(Image credit: The Kinkade Family Foundation) Beloved by many, despised by others, Thomas Kinkade’s quaint rustic scenes and his wholesome image belied a dark and
The pioneering building that scandalised Paris
Emmanuel Lafont/ Enrico Cano (Credit: Emmanuel Lafont/ Enrico Cano) The daring, radical Pompidou Centre was derided by many when its design was first unveiled –
The true story of The Great Escape
Alamy (Credit: Alamy) On 24 March 1944, 76 allied officers broke out of a German prisoner-of-war camp, Stalag Luft III – a mission that was
Author Ann Patchett on writing amid chaos
Natassja Ebert (Credit: Natassja Ebert) In the latest episode of Influential, US writer Ann Patchett shares how seeing kindness around her influences the way she
The surprising story of Van Gogh’s guardian angel
Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (Credit: Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) At the toughest, most turbulent time of his life, the Post-Impressionist painter
Will Snow White be a ‘victim of its moment’? How the Disney remake became 2025’s most divisive film
Disney The live-action version of the classic fairy-tale animation sounded like a surefire hit. But even before it’s reached cinemas, the response to it has
Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece
Alamy (Credit: Alamy) The recent discovery of an art forger’s workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks – here are the simple
Expect to ‘age out’ of your career, says Vera Wang
Natassja Ebert (Credit: Natassja Ebert) From making history as Vogue’s youngest-ever fashion editor to creating a gown fit for a Kennedy wedding – which would
Why a poem outraged 1980s Britain
Emmanuel Lafont (Credit: Emmanuel Lafont) Forty years ago, Northern English poet Harrison published a powerful work inspired by vandalised gravestones in his hometown Leeds. Then,
Why the Oscars ceremony needs ‘a major shake-up’
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Last night’s show featured a bizarre James Bond tribute – while failing to duly honour visionary director David Lynch. That