Fernando Augusto Pacheco
Taís Araújo
Brazilian telenovela star Taís Araújo discusses how soap operas shape national values and her groundbreaking role as the first black lead on the country's biggest broadcaster.
The opener
Our pack of far-flung correspondents weigh in with a sampling of weird and wonderful things happening across the world, from a 100-year-old Canadian landscape designer’s achievements to some mind-beagling treats for your pooch.
Prime times
From Low Countries noir to a phenomenal art sale, we pick the books, films, albums and exhibits to give your month a fresh perspective.
Life in motion
This spring's releases are self-reflective, from a surreal drama in Paris to transportive poems with dreamy soundscapes.
The opener
As the world makes efforts to kick into gear, bright ideas are sparking up across the globe, from fashion houses bringing haute couture to your door, to small towns tempting newcomers with free board.
Only human
Early 2021's cultural highlights: meditative documentaries, introspective music, and a besotted auteur's story.
The opener
An intercontinental array of bulletins bringing you up to speed on Israel’s pop charts, the changing face of suburbia and underwear to massage your bottom.
Art’s on fire
Whatever you might have heard, the creative spark is alive and well. Need convincing? Take a wander through our pick of audial, visual and sensory reasons to be cheerful.
