Evolution of a master
Davey’s selection has given us a deeper understanding of the value and practice of drawing
Enough with the pity porn
As America passed half a million deaths from Covid-19, the reaction was predictably unhelpful and sensational
Antarctic adventure
From the submarine service to the world’s southernmost sub-post office, A S H Smyth interviews Sally Owen, a Falklands-based dentist who also helps to conserve the historic sites of Antarctica
Myth of Igor, the Great Composer
Norman Lebrecht says an affair with Coco Chanel did Stravinsky’s PR, and hers, no harm at all
The magician’s dismay
The showman spotted the rabbit hopping about backstage, but was forced to carry on with his trick
The EU is no haven for political naysayers
Is it right that Britain should be forced to extradite the political agitators of other EU states?
Zooming Windows
The George Formby Society attempts a ukulele world record, online
Welcome to the TERF wars
In response to Richard Dawkins’ recent cancellation, Maya Forstater welcomes the scientist into the ongoing “TERF wars”
David Miller may be a loon, but sacking him would open a Pandora’s Box
Toby Young disagrees with Danny Finkelstein’s call for Miller’s sacking, saying that academic staff should be free to express whatever views they like within the law
Scot free
The Unionists’ hope of ousting Sturgeon has failed. Now what?
The ring master
Bullfighting was a lifelong fascination for Francis Bacon and played an increasingly important role in his work, his high-risk approach matching that of the matador