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Who is composer Tansy Davies?
An introduction to one of the 21st century’s leading British classical music composers.
Artist on artist: Theo Croker on the ‘cool’ and ‘consistent’ Miles Davis
The jazz trumpeter and composer shares his appreciation and love of the legendary jazz figure who would always ‘just go left’.
Chiharu Shiota: ‘It’s when I’m in pain that I want to create most’
The acclaimed visual and performance artist talks to Marigold Warner about suffering, surviving and ‘pushing things to the limit’.
5 things to know about Yin Xiuzhen
An introduction to the artist renowned for turning found and secondhand items into immersive installations and sculptures.
Artist on artist: Liz Pichon on the 'joyous' Quentin Blake
The author and illustrator behind the hugely successful Tom Gates series shares her love for the ‘extraordinary artistry’ of Quentin Blake.
Arts unravelled: how to write music for children
Three musicians from different genres explain how and why they make music for young people and families.
Who is circus company Upswing?
Discover the proudly diverse and female led contemporary company taking circus beyond traditional spaces to meet new audiences.
5 things to know about Stravinsky’s The Firebird
Discover the background to the 1910 composition that catapulted composer Igor Stravinsky to international fame.
How I create… with writer Ella McLeod
The YA author on exploring every idea, loving what she does and finding creative inspiration when she least intends to.
Conor Mitchell: ‘I tried to assimilate for years, but sex is a big part of life’
The composer and theatre-maker discusses agitprop, injustices and the inherent campness of the Catholic Church in an in-depth interview.
Who is composer Szymon Laks?
Introducing the Polish composer who found himself leading the one orchestra that no musician ever wanted to find themselves available for.
How I create... with poet and playwright Inua Ellams
Which tools are vital to a poet? Find out as Inua Ellams shares his creative process.