When dramatist Arthur Miller died, his obituary was headlined "The Great Pretender: Arthur Miller wasn't well liked -- and with good reason".

The creator of a subtle and unashamedly beautiful fresco in gold leaf has been named this year's winner of Britain's most prestigious art prize.

Tate will reflect its new international focus through a two-year programme of activities focused on Africa, beginning on November 24.

Mary gave birth to twins, in author Philip Pullman's new book; Jesus was good but his brother, Christ, was a rogue. Charlotte Higgins reports

Two days before Ai Weiwei's disappearance, the artist spoke out at his Beijing studio about police surveillance and harassment.

Rarely has the Cannes Film Festival been the scene of so daring a plan -- the attempted resuscitation of Mel Gibson's shattered career.

Tate will reflect its new international focus through a two-year programme of activities focused on Africa, beginning on November 24.

Granta has released its 2013 list of the 20 most promising young British novelists under 40 and for the first time there is a majority of women.