Zoe Martinez, Arts Correspondent

Zoe Martinez is an arts correspondent covering theatre, visual arts, literature, and cultural institutions. With a degree in Art History from the Courtauld Institute and previous experience as arts editor at Time Out London, she brings critical insight and cultural expertise to her reporting. She is particularly known for her coverage of museum politics and arts funding debates.
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A Week in Frames: War, Diplomacy, Deluge and the Pursuit of Gold

The camera does not blink. Over the past seven days, lenses across…

Shaun the Sheep and Dark Comedy Dominate This Week’s Cultural Landscape

Aardman's beloved woolly hero returns to lead a Halloween caper, while Abi…

Between Sirens and Coffee: Life in Kyiv Amid War’s Fragile Normalcy

Residents of Kyiv often describe fleeting moments when the city feels “pre‑war”,…

Taryn Simon Unveils Ambitious New Exhibition at Guggenheim, Exploring Espionage and Memory

Seattle-born multidisciplinary artist Taryn Simon has transformed the iconic Guggenheim rotunda into…

Eternal Tranquillity Captured: The Story Behind Amit Lennon’s Iconic Poros Snapshot

Amit Lennon, a London‑based photographer originally from Israel, stumbled upon a scene…

A Lifelong Defiant Spirit Falls Silent: The Passing of Tenko Icon Stephanie Cole

The curtain finally falls on the storied career of Stephanie Cole, the…

Brisbane Portrait Prize Sparks AI Art Debate as Artists Return After Boycott

The Brisbane Portrait Prize has once again found itself at the centre…

Ed Sheeran urges Robert Kraft to pledge $2m for Gaza aid as Macklemore fallout deepens

The fallout from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour has taken a sharp…

Dolly Parton Laid to Rest as Fans Rally, Chart Surge and Airport Honor Follow

Family Farewell and Personal Memories Dolly Parton was laid to rest in…

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