Yorkshire, often referred to as God’s own county, is chock full of stunning scenery, vivid city life and nature. But while the region may not be the first one people think of when it comes to art...
Stephanie Brown, University of Hull For the first time in nearly 1,000 years, the Bayeux tapestry is returning to Britain. The 70-metre embroidery will be displayed at the British Museum from...
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share Something Special you don't want to miss. To fit with the six core pillars of the magazine, these will alternate between the themes of watch / listen / read /...
Last month, we left behind the restrained realism of post-war Italy and immersed ourselves in the rich colours of Technicolour spectacle. Films such as The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus and Singin' in...
The opening of The Hidden has a sombre, mournful quality to it. Through black and white CCTV we quietly observe the comings and goings of the Wells Fargo Bank in Los Angeles. The bank’s customers...
The ritual of self-punishment is upon us yet again. By this, I don’t mean the men’s World Cup. The World Cup has been just fine so far. Soccer’s inherent beauty transcends its disappointments...
I absolutely love literature for children, especially if it falls under the Queer umbrella, so I was thrilled to read about Princess Pete, a new picture book published in May 2026 for young children...
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share Something Special you don't want to miss. To fit with the six core pillars of the magazine, these will alternate between the themes of watch / listen / read /...
Summer remains one of the best times of the year to get back into reading or to discover stories that deserve a spot in your beach bag. With more time to unwind and step away from daily routines,...
This July promises unforgettable TV marathons, featuring must-see titles from around the world. To start things off, Netflix is bringing the social realism of the Mexican series No Tengo Miedo...
