Ikea celebrates the upside of isolation with home videos
As the world adjusts to the new normal of life under lockdown, Ikea has created an ad celebrating what people can achieve by spending more time at home
How virtual culture is evolving amid the pandemic
With exhibitions, live productions and art fairs shuttering during the global coronavirus outbreak, we explore how virtual initiatives hold up against the real deal – and what this means for the future of culture in digital spaces
A new book is looking at the craft and legacy of Micro Machines
One avid collector of the miniature vehicles opens up his archive in a charming new title featuring a foreword by the Micro Machines Man himself
Mappe Of’s new video is an escapist fantasy
Glide through rich faraway lands in the folkloric music video created for the Canadian musician’s second album, The Isle of Ailynn
Barry from Eastenders as you’ve never seen him before
Soap actor Shaun Williamson takes an acting left turn in this bizarre music video that sees him go into a drug-induced meltdown while delivering an anti-drugs message
How I Work: Ibrahim Mahama
The Ghanaian artist gives new life to discarded materials in his often monumental projects which evoke centuries of history. He takes us through the process behind his work, and the value of bringing in ordinary people to create extraordinary installations
Cartoonist Tom Gauld on drawing the humour out of science
Ahead of the release of his forthcoming book of New Scientist cartoons, Tom Gauld talks to us about his creative process and why he gets a kick out of the science community
Exhibitions and a book festival go virtual in BBC’s Culture in Quarantine
The newly launched ‘festival’ from the BBC is reviving some of the many cancelled UK cultural events in digital form, alongside the announcement of a funding initiative in partnership with Arts Council England
Free webinars helping creatives get the most out of their work
Richard Holman is running a series of online sessions for creatives wanting to polish up crucial skills, including pitching, delivering a compelling creative brief, and effective visual communication
Three photographers on life during coronavirus
With lockdowns in place and photography projects grinding to a halt, we spoke to three photographers around the world about how they’re dealing with the pandemic and what it means for them moving forward
Ashmolean’s new identity brings a historic museum into the modern world
Design studio Blast has given the Oxford museum a branding facelift that aims to honour its 337-year heritage, while allowing it to breathe across the digital landscape
Photographer Andre D. Wagner on chemistry and chance
Athlete-turned-portrait photographer Andre D Wagner has become known for his black and white photographs distilling the essence of neighbourhood life in New York City. He discusses his experiences, approach and ambitions as a photographer