From a darkly comic tale of revenge to a beautiful contemplation on friendship, here are the year's most acclaimed works of fiction so far.
Antoni Gaudí was known as "God's architect", and the centuries-old arch design he drew on for Barcelona's Sagrada Família helps it soar higher than any other church in the world.
German director Lotte Reiniger's The Adventures of Prince Achmed was released a century ago in 1926 – and now stands as the world's oldest animated feature film
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon was met with horror, then revered. A century later, the piece was reinterpreted by US artist Henry Taylor, and Picasso's masterwork remains contentious – why?
Moving "from the slums to the exclusive salons", Brassaï captured the brothels, gay bars and backstreets of Paris's hazy night-time in its radical inter-war years.
Once polluted and suffering from depopulation, Naoshima has become Japan's hottest contemporary art enclave – and there are signs that life there may be finally rebounding.
William Golding's story of boys descending into violence is a 20th-Century classic. Now Adolescence writer Jack Thorne is behind a new TV version speaking to a rancorous world.
Architect and sculptor Dy Proeung buried his life’s work to preserve it, and save his life.
You can find many different playlists for dogs and cats online. However, not all styles of music are effective.
Alfred Hitchcock's grisly horror might not have become a classic without composer Bernard Herrmann's disturbing score.
Performers and visitors to the famous gothic cathedral in the midst of the River Seine may find some subtle differences to the way sound bounces around its walls.
After being sent to the Nazi death camp in 1943, Anita Lasker survived by playing in its women's orchestra. In 1996, she spoke to the BBC about her ordeal.
Miloš Forman's best picture-winning Amadeus is often accused of historical inaccuracies – but the film's critics could be missing the point.
Greek-American soprano Maria Callas, hailed as one of the greatest singers in operatic history, remains an icon for young performers today.
A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.
The 17th Century wooden panel is back home in Flamstead after being stolen three decades ago.
Abigail Williamson and Eve Tomlinson paint masks for their young patients during their breaks.
Giant Indian puppets will parade along Exhibition Road this weekend as part of a free festival.
Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.
Art historian Ruth Millington criticises Birmingham Museum over its recent refurbishment.
Work by Betsy Smith is going on display at Wolverhampton Art Gallery from Saturday 6 June.
A photo exhibition aims to change perceptions of dementia by showing the joy many still experience.
The botanic garden says the pieces aim to encourage visitors to reflect on nature and humanity.
Betsy Smith's work is going on display at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
The artwork is unveiled on the 275th anniversary of the founding of Royal Worcester porcelain.
The pop art images were used in a promotional film to accompany The Beatles hit I Feel Fine.
Planners recommend the approval of Mamma Mia! The Party next to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.
