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  • Jo Ractcliffe: The Aftermath of Conflict in South Africa
    10 April 2026
    Jo Ractcliffe has spent her career photographing the consequences of colonialism, militarisation and segregation on South Africa both under apartheid and in its aftermath. An exhibition at the Jeu de Paume in Paris shows the scope of her work. Born in Cape Town in 1961, Ractcliffe’s  work forms part of the body of photography denouncing … Continue reading "Jo Ractcliffe: The Aftermath of Conflict in South Africa"
  • Unicorn Day
    07 April 2026
    On 9 April, Scotland celebrates National Unicorn Day, in honour of the country's national animal. Unicorns may be mythical creatures but that doesn't stop them being represented all over Scotland, and in the country's coat of arms. This 2m willow sculpture was created specially for National Unicorn Day by artist Woody Fox, and has been … Continue reading "Unicorn Day"
  • Quais du Polar Lyon 2026
    02 April 2026
    Lyon's Quais du Polar festival is back from 3 to 5 April. Crime-fiction writers from 17 countries will be talking about their books and the theme « Chercheurs d’histoires : sciences et fictions ». Some English-speaking authors jumped out at us, including Jonathan Coe's foray into crime. Scot Chris Brookmyre is a veteran fiction writer. His … Continue reading "Quais du Polar Lyon 2026"