Identities15 Apr 2024Faith Ringgold: Questioning the American DreamThe pioneering artist, who died on Saturday, was an outspoken campaigner for justice. In 2019, she spoke to the BBC about her early life, and how she created her subversive work.15 Apr 2024Culture26 Mar 2024Looksmaxxing: The extreme online cosmetic trendOnline communities that present a dangerous view of male beauty are growing in popularity. When does a quest for self-improvement become something darker?26 Mar 2024Culture25 Jan 2023Georgia's surprising LGBTQ+ sceneIn socially conservative Tblisi there is a thriving LGBTQ+ scene, with comedy, clubbing and art at its core. James Jackson meets some of the key players.25 Jan 2023Culture17 Jan 2023The portrait that questions historyLynette Yiadom-Boakye's mysterious paintings of people who never existed are "outside of history and beyond geography", writes Kelly Grovier.17 Jan 2023Culture11 Jan 2023The Scandinavian folk clothing for nowHow do you respect tradition while also making sure you feel like yourself? Matilda Welin explores how non-binary national dress is gaining popularity with a new generation.11 Jan 2023Culture5 Dec 2022The radical trend millennials loveThe "Soft Girl" aesthetic began life among Nigerian social media influencers, and has since gone mainstream. Evie Muir explores why it has found resonance among young black women.5 Dec 2022Culture20 Sep 2022The most radical history film ever madeSally Potter's adaptation of Virginia Woolf's novel starred Tilda Swinton as a time-travelling, sex-changing figure, which remains relevant today, writes Rachel Pronger.20 Sep 2022Culture24 Feb 2022The clothes that shook the worldThe story of resistance fashion, from revolutionaries and Suffragettes to pink pussy hats and the ‘Bushwick Birkin’. Cath Pound explores clothing as rebellion.24 Feb 2022Culture24 Feb 2022Style, beauty and black identityAn exhibition explores fashion and people of colour. Are we getting any closer to proper representation – and a real understanding, asks Precious Adesina.24 Feb 2022Culture