Culture

Our curated articles offering new takes on the big themes and questions in our culture. Plus reviews of books, film, media and experiences. Culture is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Review
  1. AI
  2. Character
A still from a claymantion film shows three characters, Wallace, Gromit and a robot garden gnome marching out a garden shed.
Choices in front of and behind the camera tame technology.
1min read
Essay
  1. Art
  2. Culture
an all seeing eye hovers above a renaissance style picture of the supper at Emmaus.
Open your eyes.
5min read
Review
  1. Culture
A painting of the Last supper showing Christ and the disciples at a table.
From politics and media, to sporting controversy, our top writers’ takes on the year.
3min read
Article
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Culture
Scrabble letters read 'Happy New Year' against a red starry background.
Hmm… and where did you get that idea from?
4min read
Review
  1. Culture
On a TV chat show, guests look to one of their own talking to the audience.
From wildness to digital hurting, Belle's top takes of the year.
3min read
Snippet
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Culture
A child lies under a bed, resting his chin on his hands, contemplating.
Home for the holidays hints at much, much more.
2min read
Review
  1. Culture
A young man wearing a dark suit talks to a minister wearing regalia.
From princes to politicians, Graham's top takes of the year.
4min read
Review
  1. Books
  2. Culture
A pile of books on a bedside table.
As a Re-enchanting series ends, here's our guests and staff book picks.
6min read
Podcast
  1. Advent
  2. Christmas survival
A nocturnal snow-covered scene of a tree, chapel and Christmas tree casting shadows.
Challenging OCD on Christmas Eve to find freedom.
1min read
Review
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Culture
At a Christmas party, friend smile, laugh, and collapse in a heap on a sofa.
What to watch across the festive season.
6min read
Podcast
  1. Advent
  2. Christmas survival
Beyond a misty and raindrop streaked window, a colourful triangle shape emerges.
Tennyson, Eliot, Rossetti and L’Engle: at Christmas, sorrow doesn’t preclude joy.
1min read
Snippet
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Culture
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Read Graham Tomlin's article for the Daily Express.
1min read