Writers

Who is Octavia Butler and why is the art world obsessed with her writing?

The late author’s sci-fi stories have inspired artists such as Alberta Whittle, Candice Breitz, Toyin Ojih Odutola and Precious Okoyomon

A brush withinterview

T.S Eliot and tinnitus: Philip Hoare on his biggest cultural influences

The writer tells us about his favourite books, artists and music

Artist Katie Paterson raises money for domestic abuse victims at risk during coronavirus outbreak

For a charitable donation, the Scottish visual artist is selling 1,000 digital copies of one of her books based on the universe

Books: Recognising the writer, Dalí

A new collection draws attention towards a neglected part of the Surrealist's output

Obituariesarchive

Mumbay Pupal Jayakar: Defender of Indian crafts and friend of Indira Ghandi

Mumbay Pupal Jayakar, a towering figure of Indian cultural life for the last fifty years, died aged eighty-one in March.