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Culture
The Big Interview: John Cooper Clarke
The career of the bard of Salford spans five decades. From cabaret to punk, Nico to Kate Moss, Alex Turner to Paul McCartney, John Cooper Clarke has been there, rhymed that, and even survived 17 years on heroin. As he publishes his debut memoir I Wanna Be Yours, we ask: what makes him The People’s Poet?
The Black Art Matters protesters calling for change
We hear from the people on the ground standing against the severe under-representation of Black/POC artists and faces in the UK’s long standing art institutions.
Teens have created a TikTok challenge that honours their heritage
The app’s newest hit of 15-second-fame has users united in a global celebration that shows off the traditional dress synonymous with their culture.
Global culture calendar: February
A month packed full of stuff worth getting out of bed for.
Global culture calendar: January
A month packed full of stuff worth getting out of bed for.