Mike Wells
Mike Wells is a photographer whose portfolio includes comprehensive coverage of Nigeria in the 1970s. His “Hands” photo drew international attention to the Karamoja famine in Uganda and won the 1981 World Press Photo competition
What future for Benin’s bronzes?
Proponents of repatriation of the remarkable sculptures have shown scant regard to Nigeria’s endemic corruption and the fate of bronzes already sent back to Africa
Patostreamers and the decline of public life
A depressing new trend reflects the impoverished state of social existence
How to end the free speech crisis
The right must plan to demolish the four pillars of Britain’s stifling anti-speech laws
The contested legacy of “Rocky Horror”
How should we interpret a film that is much more than a light-hearted camp classic?
Labour has a conspiracy problem
Dawn Butler MP should reevaluate her eccentric ideas
Francis Bacon’s visceral language
Pain and pleasure are never far away in these portraits
Not a dull phrase
Ethel Smyth: 2nd sonata &c (Delphian)
Gambling gifts
New reports on Labour and political donations miss the point
The Democratic Party deserves Donald Trump
Its arrogance and complacency have been exposed
The public sector must reform or die
Too big to fail? It is too big to succeed
Don’t marry your cousin
And don’t knock culture wars — they can save lives