Fernando Augusto Pacheco
Bright sparks
As the days darken, enlighten yourself with our edit of the best of the season’s arts and culture, from printed page to gallery floor.
Top billing
From box-office draws to books and beats, we highlight the main attractions on the cultural calendar.
Jump start
Get in the swing of things with a vivid literary slice of 1960s Harlem, a joyous new album from a Motown icon and a must-see photography fair.
Bliss tracks
Here comes the sun – and with it the music to enjoy in its magnificent rays. Meet the musicians from Spain, Greece, Brazil and Australia providing the perfect soundtrack to summer.
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.
