China's distinct aesthetics are not only embodied in every aspect of Chinese life, but also increasingly bringing spiritual enjoyment to people of all cultural backgrounds in the form of artistic ...

On Sunday, the festival will present eight poets: Jack Crimmins, Lisa Shulman, Dave Holt, Melissa Eleftherion, readings from ...

Edward MacDowell: Piano Concerto No 1 and Tone Poems album review — lavishly romantic. Conductor John Wilson fires up the drama, with the BBC Philharmonic at the top of its game ...

I translate, no. The Spanish people say that, as a people, we’re very hearty,” was one example amongst the enumerated handful. Chen delivered the words in a powerful cadence, her passionate inflection ...

A debut poetry collection from an independent Irish publisher looks set to sweep the boards at this year's TS Eliot Prize ceremony, writes James Patterson.

Director Pablo Larraín has a fascination with beautiful, melancholy women, and with Maria he delivers a haunting aria. Of his "sad woman" trilogy, which includes Jackie and Spencer, Maria is the ...

The Hole’s summer show, ‘Tone Poem,’ in Los Angeles, features works within a tight tonal range. This exhibition explores the evocative potential of limited palettes, showcasing monochromes ...

The tone was set early. It was afternoon at the Poetry Project’s New Year’s Day Marathon, the 50th since the event’s debut in 1974. After an hour and a half or so of poems, the day’s topic ...

Since the purpose of spoken word is to be performed, not just read, aim for a conversational tone, and read aloud as you write. Brevity is key, so keep your composition between three to four ...

Each poem and each letter tells a slightly different story, captures a different moment, and provides a new insight to a queer life lived over 200 years ago. Looking for something good?