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Arts unravelled: The secret signals in Shostakovich’s symphonies
The composer Dmitri Shostakovich wears glasses and looks off to his right
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Arts unravelled: The secret signals in Shostakovich’s symphonies

How Dmitri Shostakovich’s compositions included secret signals, from his own musical motif to dissent against Josef Stalin’s government.

The book that changed my world
Nova stands against a white wall smiling towards a window. She's wearing a white dress marked with a black and orange geometric print.
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The book that changed my world

Guy Gunaratne, Joelle Taylor, Josh Widdicombe, Nova Reid, Jessie Greengrass, Sheen Patel and Elias Jashen share notable books.

Poet Arji Manuelpillai on inspiration, influences and Improvised Explosive Device
The poet Arji Manuelpillai standing in a musical studio, he wears a brightly coloured flowery shirt and is raising his hands in the air
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Poet Arji Manuelpillai on inspiration, influences and Improvised Explosive Device

Poet Arji Manuelpillai talks about his debut collection Mutton Rolls in this 2022 interview ahead of an appearance at our London Literature Festival.

James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal on publishing their first books
The author James Cahill faces the camera whilst standing in front of a wall; the author Gurnaik Johal stands side on in front of an interior wall and looks to camera
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James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal on publishing their first books

Authors James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal discuss their debut books, Tiepolo Blue and We Move in this 2022 interview.

Who is composer Iannis Xenakis?
A black and white image of the composer Iannis Xenakis reclining in an armchair in a sparse but untidy study
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Who is composer Iannis Xenakis?

Iannis Xenakis led a remarkable life that saw him become a mathematician, architect and composer. Find out more of his story.

Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and The Light and completing a trilogy
Author Hilary Mantel reclines on a chaise longue, behind her are shelves filled with books
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Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and The Light and completing a trilogy

The Booker-winning author of Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies discusses her trilogy’s third novel, The Mirror and The Light in this 2020 interview.

5 things to know about Strange Clay
Children looking at ceramic artworks surrounded by moss. Installation view of Klara Kristalova, Strange Clay_ Ceramics in Contemporary Art at the Hayward Gallery
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5 things to know about Strange Clay

Strange Clay was a Hayward Gallery exhibition that ran from 26 October 2022 to 8 January 2023; here are five things you need to know about it.

Monira Al Qadiri on the local environment, fossil fuels and public art
Monira Al Qadiri, visual artist, sat on a chair wearing a black and white dress
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Monira Al Qadiri on the local environment, fossil fuels and public art

The Kuwaiti visual artist, talks about her background, her environment, fossil fuels and public art in this 2022 interview.

Charles Hayward on collaboration and letting the past take care of itself
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Charles Hayward on collaboration and letting the past take care of itself

Charles Hayward, drummer, singer and composer, talks about collaboration in this 2022 interview.

Rylan: 8 of his most memorable moments
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Rylan: 8 of his most memorable moments

A look at television presenter and reality TV star Rylan’s best and most enduring moments.

A.A. Williams on lockdown, live performance and As The Moon Rests
A.A. Williams in black a white side profile photo
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A.A. Williams on lockdown, live performance and As The Moon Rests

Read a 2022 interview with musician A.A. Williams, in which she discusses her then new album As The Moon Rests.

Kamila Shamsie on friendships, familiar locations and free speech
Portrait of Kamila Shamsie, in a white blazer
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Kamila Shamsie on friendships, familiar locations and free speech

The author Kamila Shamsie discusses her latest novel, Best of Friends, and free speech within literature, in this interview from 2022.