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Cult band Angine de Poitrine and the line between tribute and imitation
In the age of the algorithm, imitation is no longer just a matter of homage.
Best new awards, arts prize winners and opportunities: June 2026
This month’s art prizes celebrate photography, writing, portraiture and musical theatre.
La Haine’s stylish approach still feels modern and incisive three decades on
Approaching La Haine for the first time, its relevance to the here and now is staggering.
From cloning romance authors to YouTube piracy, AI is transforming audiobooks
Almost one in five Australian audiobook listeners have listened to an AI narrated audiobook.
The threat and promise of AI: an extract from Anna Goldsworthy’s Quarterly Essay
In this extract from her essay for Quarterly Essay, writer, pianist and artistic director Anna Goldsworthy muses on what it…
London Art Guide June 2026: best art, theatre and music
This month’s London art guide brings you the best exhibitions, books, theatre and dance.
An insider’s guide to London Gallery Weekend
London Gallery Weekend returns from 5 to 7 June.
How VR and XR can transform education: ‘It was so surprising, and so full of feeling’
Two recent Australian projects show the huge but often misunderstood potential of VR games and experiences.
Best new awards & arts prize winners: May 2026
This month's arts prizes recognise conductors, visual artists and icons of pantomime.
Can this year’s Venice Biennale artists avoid politics amid protests and pavilion closures?
The protests continue to overshadow the art at this year’s Venice Biennale. Can its exhibiting artists really stay out of…