‘Vibe coding’ named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary
“Vibe coding”, an emerging software development that turns natural language into computer code using AI, has been named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2025. Read More
‘Saint or Sinner’? British artist Mason Storm crucifies Donald Trump in sculpture on show in Basel
Hero or villain? Martyr or criminal? “Saint or Sinner”? Read More
Vladimir Putin awards Order of Friendship medal to German pianist Justus Frantz
Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany’s classical music world over his close relationship with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Now he’s set disapproving tongues wagging again…
‘Real magic’? Coca-Cola’s AI-generated Christmas ad sparks widespread backlash (again)
The soda brand’s nostalgic hits are a thing of the past as Coca-Cola makes AI slop a new festive tradition. Read More
Swiss government put forward yodeling as candidate for UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage
Yodel–ay-HEEE–Oooo… Read More
The Long Now: London’s Saatchi Gallery celebrates 40 years of contemporary experimentation
From a monumental Jenny Saville painting to Richard Wilson’s iconic mirrored oil installation, the show is celebration of legacy, experimentation and the future of art. Read More
Madrid regional government co-funding Woody Allen’s new film – with contractual conditions
The investment by Madrid’s regional government is described as a “sponsorship by the community of Madrid of the promotional campaign for a feature film.” Read More
Australian political storm: Is wearing a Joy Division t-shirt antisemitic?
When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stepped off a plane wearing a Joy Division t-shirt, he triggered a political storm. A minor one, but one that has us asking: Is…
‘Celebrating a lifetime of literature’: Gonzalo Celorio wins Spain’s coveted Cervantes Prize 2025
Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio won Spain’s Cervantes Prize in honour of his lifetime’s work in literature. The jury praised his ‘ability to develop a critical discourse throughout his career that…
Prix Goncourt 2025: France’s top literary prize awarded to Laurent Mauvignier for ‘La Maison vide’
The oldest and most prestigious literary prize in France has been awarded to Laurent Mauvignier, who succeeds Kamel Daoud, winner of the Goncourt prize in 2024 for “Houris”. Read More