How Japan's "most famous" artist, and others, are subverting the country's cute "kawaii" aesthetic to question the world we live in.

From his iconic Beatles' Sgt Pepper cover to his latest sculptures, the pioneering artist has always been ahead of the curve. He talks to BBC Culture about his life and work.

A new exhibition of black figurative art gets to the truth behind race, history and the world we live in now.

Is the infinite imagery and information of the internet at saturation point? Emily Steer explores the art of mass-media 'incomprehension' from the 1960s to today.

Her painting of the late Breonna Taylor was hailed as groundbreaking, and artist Amy Sherald has blazed a trail with her portraits of black America. She talks to Precious Adesina.

A new installation of 140 blocks of wood summons up a forgotten history, writes Melissa Chemam.

The often stark reality of Caribbean-British life has been reflected in art over the decades. Precious Adesina explores the remarkable artworks that reveal some uncomfortable truths.

The painter's satirical work has always blazed a trail – reclaiming cultural histories and identities. Precious Adesina talks to the artist – and explores an extraordinary career.