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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
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
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
Authors James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal discuss their debut books, Tiepolo Blue and We Move in this 2022 interview.
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
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
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
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
Charles Hayward, drummer, singer and composer, talks about collaboration in this 2022 interview.
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
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
The author Kamila Shamsie discusses her latest novel, Best of Friends, and free speech within literature, in this interview from 2022.