Culture

The author of the 1991 bestseller ‘Wild Swans’ and a recent follow-up memoir discusses growing up under Mao, Chinese politics today, and whether Trump is pushing the West into Beijing’s arms

During months of rehearsals, street bands and samba schools make space for pedestrians, creating islands of community spirit in a violent, unequal city where the car is still king

The transfer to Spain’s Banco Santander of one of Mexico’s most powerful art collections, filled with works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is the latest chapter in a long story full of intrigue and controversy

General foreman Jaume Oromí discusses the work at the temple, which is set to rise to 172.5 meters: ‘We always have the visitors below us’

In Huitzo, Oaxaca, two experts explore the intricacies of the Tomb of the Owl, one of the most important discoveries in Mexican archaeology of the last decade

The Puerto Rican artist’s ‘huge party’ on the most important stage in the country, shrouded in mystery and anticipation, promises to empower a community of 65 million individuals targeted by Trump’s anti-immigration crusade

Bakers, specialists and consumers defend their traditions and recipes, after a British chef made remarks about the lack of a bread-making culture in the country

The one-time British indie pop star now teaches English classes and in February celebrates the 40th anniversary of her iconic group with a Spanish tour

He landed his first role at nine and was riding the success of ‘The Hunger Games’ when the calls suddenly stopped. Now he splits his time between the Spanish capital and Los Angeles and has a slate of new projects underway

Touching on daydreaming, field research and an oppressive family reality, artist Ed Alcock used photos, drawings and documents to reconstruct the story of his great-uncle Kendon and life in Horden, a mining town in the north of England nestled in one of the poorest areas of Europe 

The Puerto Rican artist, in charge of the halftime show of America’s premier sporting event, promises ‘a huge party’

The actor stars alongside Haley Lu Richardson in the series ‘Ponies,’ in which she plays a secretary turned spy in 1970s Moscow

The Rage Against the Machine guitarist, who instigated the anti-ICE Minneapolis concert in which Bruce Springsteen participated, has become rock’s greatest vigilante

New York City ranked 10th and Los Angeles 19th on the list at the international Street Art Awards. A graffiti in Fuenlabrada, near the Spanish capital, also won third spot in the mural category

Shortly before the 40th anniversary of the Argentine writer’s death, a new book explores a course he taught in 1966

Kendrick Lamar made history with 27 awards, while Lola Young and Billie Eilish stunned with unexpected wins and Trevor Noah joked about the president and Epstein

The US president took control of Washington’s cultural institution after his return to power, leading many artists to cancel their performances

The letter found in the El Rastro flea market in Madrid demands 9,000 pesetas from the dictator and reveals that he paid one and a half million for ‘Portrait of the Marchioness of Santa Cruz’

The US musician is a phenomenon in his country. He recently released his sixth album, embracing a more classic rock style without abandoning his country roots

With his double Oscar nomination for ‘Marty Supreme’, the 30-year-old actor has been confirmed as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, with his talent praised by everyone from Josh Safdie to Javier Bardem

One of film’s most respected and independent auteurs releases ‘Father Mother Sister Brother,’ the movie that earned the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion

In her bestseller ‘More: A Memoir of Open Marriage,’ the American author bares her soul

Banco Santander has become the manager of Jacques and Natasha Gelman’s valuable Mexican art collection, following an agreement with its new owners

The Serbian artist premiered ‘Balkan Erotic Epic’ in Barcelona. It’s an immersive show that explores ancient fertility rituals through the figure of her mother and the historical conflicts of her region

His famed stage trilogy continues to receive international attention. Meanwhile, filming wraps on his new movie starring Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz