‘Discovery is the one thing I keep deliciously private.’ We talk to composer Jessica Curry.
Read morePhilippines
Acrylic bricks, time-travellers, and reminiscence feature in this selection of four Philippine artworks.
Read moreThe ArchAndroid
Clones, the campaign for equality, and Clair de Lune all feature on this manifold album by Janelle Monáe.
Read moreYuletide
A clandestine affair, a revenge tale, and the truth about Santa Claus feature in this trio of festive films.
Read moreDo You Love Me?
People and things gradually fade away for reasons unknown in this curious short story by Peter Carey.
Read moreThe House of the Spirits
Supernatural meets mundane in this sprawling novel about the fictional Trueba family by Isabel Allende.
Read moreInterview: Black Marble
‘Unappreciated art is doomed to disappear.’ We talk to electronic musician Black Marble.
Read moreDR Congo
Watercolours, pangolins, and aspiring musicians feature in this selection of four Congolese artworks.
Read moreGrey Gardens
A mother and daughter live in a rundown mansion among feral cats and rats in this classic documentary.
Read moreSynaesthesia
Hanging ribbons and hermit thrushes feature in this trio of artworks related to the word 'Synaesthesia'.
Read moreMister Taylor
A ruthless businessman trades in shrunken heads in this sinister short story by Augusto Monterroso.
Read moreFireflies on the Water
Coloured lights are reflected into infinity in this mesmerising mirror installation by Yayoi Kusama.
Read moreInterview: Off World
‘Kanye West twisted his ego into fascinating shapes.’ We talk to Sandro Perri, member of Off World.
Read moreIraq
Playing cards, tablets, and tales of doves feature in this selection of four Iraqi artworks.
Read moreSpace is the Place
Sun Ra composed this futuristic jazz album to accompany the blaxploitation film of the same name.
Read moreExtraterrestrial
Space invaders and lunar voyages feature in this trio of artworks related to the word 'Extraterrestrial'.
Read moreThe Expedition
A bitter taxi driver returns to his native village in this influential film, directed by Satyajit Ray.
Read moreThe Voices of Marrakesh
The sights, smells, and sounds of Morocco come to life in this vivid book of essays by Elias Canetti.
Read moreInterview: Marina Lewycka
‘Artists must speak for those whose voices have been taken away.’ We talk to author Marina Lewycka.
Read moreTurkey
Television monitors, gravediggers, and mathematics feature in this selection of four Turkish artworks.
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