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'I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't paint'
Rising artist Shaqúelle Whyte on why painting for him is all about process, repetition, and doubt.
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Rolex and the arts: cultivating talent
Cecilia Bartoli
Francesca Chiejina: Opera saved my life
Marina Abramović is done with the past
NFTS: Inside one of the world's most elite film schools
Cecilia Bartoli: See the magic of opera's 'last diva'
Karl Ove Knausgård: The writer who broke the rules
The daring dance collective rewriting the rules of ballet
'Architecture is about allowing the extraordinary to happen'
National Film and Television School
Inside the school teaching students to slow down and observe
Es Devlin's powerful art invites a closer look at strangers
Lina Ghotmeh
Elif Shafak says her writing style is 'a little bit drunk'
Architects unveil future of design at Venice Biennale 2025
A masterclass with French tenor Benjamin Bernheim
A masterclass with renowned sculptor Antony Gormley
A masterclass with acclaimed cellist Steven Isserlis
A masterclass with celebrated pianist Yuja Wang
A masterclass with the prestigious Vienna Philharmonic
A masterclass with legendary actor Brian Cox
The Paris Opera wants you to 'feel first, understand later'
Yannick Nézet-Séguin: Mozart reveals everything
A new golden era for opera begins at the Met
'I can't believe anyone can dislike classical music'
'Maybe Venice is the city that can save the world'
Brian Cox on the hard truth about acting
Sinfonía por el Perú: Changing lives through music
Steven Isserlis: 'I want to be a voice in their heads'
Yannick Nézet-Séguin: From child prodigy to modern maestro
'Keep going, keep going, keep going'
Why Yinka Shonibare doesn't believe in tearing down statues
Teatro alla Scala: See the magic and mystery of opera
Step inside Hollywood's ultimate time capsule
Steven Isserlis on why you're more musical than you think
Hew Locke on why art is important in a fractious world
Nothing brings more freedom than filmmaking, Jia Zhang-Ke says
Benjamin Bernheim reveals the secret to captivating crowds
