Culture

Our curated articles offering new takes on the big themes and questions in our culture. Plus reviews of books, film, media and experiences. Culture is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Review
  1. Art
  2. Culture
a painting shows Bengali celebrants of a Eucharist.

Matthew Krishanu: painting childhood

Jonathan Evens
Portraying family, memories and counterpoints.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Podcasts
A guest on a podcast, gesture in front of a microphone.

Joshua Luke Smith: re-enchanting... the life we have

Nick Jones
Joshua talks with Belle and Justin about creativity and the music industry.
1min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Podcasts
An enthusiastic hiker stands in front of a view down a valley, smiling and holding his backpack straps.

Seen & Unseen Aloud: new episode

Natalie Garrett
Zeal, reform, and weaponised words.
1min read
Explainer
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
Davros, an alien leader sits in the lower half of a Dalek.

Adapting Doctor Who: it's time for change

Harry Gibbins
The fan debate on associating disability with evil lacks nuance.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Podcasts
A fierce looking man walks at the head of a phalanx of suited men.

Seen & Unseen Aloud: new episode

Natalie Garrett
Bullies in politics, marriage as martyrdom, and VAR stealing the joy.
1min read
Review
  1. Books
  2. Culture
A child sits atop a bunk bed holding a phone in front.

Are we being anxious about anxiety?

Henna Cundill
Haidt's diagnosis of a 'doomed' youth is off. Instead, we should learn from them.
6min read
Review
  1. Art
  2. Culture
William Blake's illustration of God squatting down to create with his hair and beard blown to one side

Blake, imagination and the insight of God

Jonathan Evens
A new exhibition focuses on seekers of spiritual regeneration and national revival.
5min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Music
Hand-written poetry on a page

Taylor Swift proves Mr Bennet right

Belle Tindall
Romanticism: ruining lives since 1800. And we love it.
6min read
Essay
  1. Culture
  2. Middle East
Three members of the Oman Shura sit in it's chamber and hold their hands in prayer

Democracy and the authorities that exist

Andrew Thompson
Should we insist on democracy in the Gulf?
7min read
Interview
  1. Culture
  2. Politics
The White House illuminated against the night sky.

America's mood check: Matt McDonald interview

Graham Tomlin
Dilemma, apathy, and what we get wrong about politics and religion.
15min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
An explosion occurs at the Lincoln Memorail

Cutting America to the bone

Chris Wadibia
Civil War warns against worshipping civic and political violence.
5min read
Column
  1. Culture
A fierce looking man walks at the head of a phalanx of suited men.

The bullies invoking Jesus as their best buddy

George Pitcher
Trump and Putin's desire to be loved, admired and followed.
4min read