These five bizarre Surrealist artworks are not what they seem
Courtesy of SFMoMA, San Francisco (Credit: Courtesy of SFMoMA, San Francisco) Dismissed or trivialised by some as unserious and silly, Surrealist art was in fact
The climate warnings in 19th Century paintings
John Brett, 1856. Photo: Tate A new exhibition that documents the impact of the Industrial Revolution features several 1800s artists, writers and thinkers as they
Eight photos of the quirkiest groups in 70s and 80s US
Neal Slavin (Credit: Neal Slavin) Celebrating “the joy of being together “, here are eight group portraits – taken by photographer Neal Slavin between 1972
How female action stars have wowed through the ages
Eureka Entertainment There’s long been a misconception that action films are a masculine domain. But female strength and agility have been showcased on the big
The Pagan origins of familiar Halloween rituals
Getty Images From outrageous costumes to trick or treat: the unexpected ancient roots of Halloween’s most popular – and most esoteric – traditions. With its
How Arnold Schwarzenegger became the bad guy in The Terminator
Alamy The Terminator was released 40 years ago, on 26 October 1984. James Cameron’s science-fiction thriller turned its star into one of the biggest Hollywood
Why Lady Gaga’s comeback hits the spot
Inside Out (Credit: Inside Out) The pop star has returned with a bombastic new song, the first single from her upcoming sixth album, harking back
Inside eight of the best fashion designers’ homes
Robyn Lea When fashion people pour their creativity into their homes, the results can be tactile interiors that visitors may wish they could wear. “You
How revolutionary band MC5 soundtracked US counterculture
Alamy (Credit: Alamy) They emerged from 1960s Detroit with an explosive sound that paved the way for punk. As a new LP is released, those
Julie Taymor on turning The Lion King into the most successful musical ever
Emmanuel Lafont Disney’s stage version of their hit film is an unmatched global phenomenon. Twenty-seven years on from its premiere, its director discusses why it