Culture

AS RIGID AS OSCAR HIMSELF

Yet another conservative and sentimental awards ceremony, writes Nicholas Barber ... read more » COMMENTS: Comments | ADD NEW COMMENT Arts

LESS IS EVEN MORE

For years now, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has been partly closed for rebuilding. William Fiennes likes it better that way—less Gallery Fatigue, more time for Vermeer and Rembrandt ... read more » COMMENTS: Comments | ADD NEW COMMENT ArtArtsauthors on museumsWilliam Fienneswinter 2010

THE CV: SHERLOCK HOLMES

The BBC’s hit “Sherlock” is just one of 230 films or television series featuring the great man. Matthew Sweet picks the best ... read more » COMMENTS: Comments | ADD NEW COMMENT ArtsTELEVISIONthe cvwinter 2010

THE PLAYLIST: ROCKING AFRICA

Our regular contributor J.M. Ledgard covers much of Africa for The Economist. This is the soundtrack to his life ... read more » COMMENTS: Comments | ADD NEW COMMENT ArtsJ.M. Ledgardlifestyle

THE DRAMA OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate science is a tricky subject for the stage, as two new plays in London make plain. Robert Butler puts his finger on the problem ... read more » COMMENTS: Comments | ADD NEW COMMENT Artslondontheatre

ADRIAN TOMINE GETS HAPPY

Adrian Tomine's latest book is a sweet meditation on wedding planning. Emily Flake asks him if he worries about seeming too well-adjusted ... read more » COMMENTS: Comments | ADD NEW COMMENT ArtsARTScomics

BALLAD OF A CULTURE VULTURE

Nuno Ramos is a Brazilian artist and poet with a taste for obstinate materials and ideas ...  read more » COMMENTS: Comments | ADD NEW COMMENT artists at workArts