On the centenary of ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,’ the novel that propelled her to fame, we unravel the secrets of a complex author, who sold more than 2 billion books
The free-body culture or nudism dates back to the late 19th century and became popular with the arrival of Nazism
Belita Gracia was one of the many women photographers who seemed condemned to oblivion until Ana Valiño discovered her story. From that fortunate encounter came an exhibition, the first major public recognition the León native received a few days before she died at 101
In 1939 a couple from A Coruña, Spain opened a bar that soothed the homesickness of sailors and enlivened the nights of the Spanish cultural diaspora. Now in his eighties, Pepe, the founders’ son, has just sold this piece of living history
Three decades after Rage Against the Machine broke onto the scene, the guitarist maintains that rock has always been political
‘Artificial’ recounts the turbulent days of 2023, when the company’s CEO, Sam Altman — portrayed by Andrew Garfield — was fired and then rehired
A new book reconstructs the ‘Arapiles’ voyage, which was assigned to gather pieces for the National Archaeological Museum when it had no funds to buy coal for its engines
The regional Mexican band, set to launch a US tour next month, speaks to EL PAÍS about concerns over immigration raids affecting Latino communities in their home country
EL PAÍS went inside Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur’s headquarters. He is the creative mind behind Chanel’s No. 5 fragrance, which remains timeless. During this interview, he describes how he recruited superstar Jacob Elordi as the new ambassador for Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif
This expert in intellectual property law believes that new regulations provide safeguards, but also warns that there is a lot of uncertainty about how the exceptions to the laws are being interpreted
The score, seven short pieces for flute and harp, will be performed for the first time at Paris’s Fête de la Musique on June 21
On the heels of a tour and Oscar nomination for the ‘One Battle After Another’ soundtrack — and amid criticism of his rejection of the Israel cultural boycott — the musician releases ‘Ranjha’ with Shye Ben Tzur and The Rajasthan Express
In a ceremony featuring speeches by directors Denis Villeneuve and Michael Mann, the actor spoke about how Los Angeles has welcomed him and continues to make room for those who dream of making it big
The prestigious Spanish prize goes to the ‘first woman to travel to the Moon, holder of numerous records, honored for her role in space exploration,’ including the Artemis 2 mission
The actress has turned 65 away from cinema, but is back in the headlines after one of her earliest films, in which she appeared naked at age 13, was withdrawn by director Wim Wenders
On the anniversary of his passing, the great Argentine writer is being honored with talks and exhibitions that showcase his enduring relevance
Over the course of three days in November 2024, the British photographer took a series of photographs, now compiled in a new publication. They defy any recognizable time and are constructed out of a strange sense of permanence
In her latest book ‘Ghost Stories,’ the U.S. writer dissects her life with the author of ‘The New York Trilogy’ — its high points, tragedies, and the mourning that followed her partner’s death in 2024
In ‘Disclosure Day’ the director reflects on how humanity would confront the discovery that we are not alone, something he is increasingly ‘convinced’ of
Held at a tortuous moment for the band and a critical juncture for the Spanish democratic transition, the band played at Barcelona’s Plaza de Toros Monumental as part of a hectic European tour
The painter achieved massive success with his colorful scenes of California, Normandy, and the United Kingdom
For more than a decade she was one of Hollywood’s most admired performers and a regular presence at awards ceremonies. After several failed projects and a slump that has drawn the attention of cinephiles, Amy Adams returns with ‘Cape Fear’, the series she hopes will rewrite the narrative
With cowgirl Jessie as the lead facing off against the menacing new technologies, and with contributions from Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift, the franchise is fighting to stay relevant
Hungary’s capital celebrates in freedom after Viktor Orbán’s fall, in the Romanian city of Oradea the march is banned, while in the US respect for the community drops to historic lows
Saudi Arabia’s refusal to inject $200 million into the prestigious cultural institution deepens its financial problems, despite going through a strong artistic moment
Through a series of eight portraits of activists from Oaxaca, the Yalalteca artist shows how this art form can emerge from shared process and collective memory
‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ premiered 50 years ago and remains, to this day, a strange artefact that almost nobody fully grasps. By most accounts, not even the singer ever really understood it