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Artificial insights: Decoding diversity and redefining art history with AI

In the age of AI-enhanced art, the possibilities for creativity and cultural exchange are limitless—and inclusive.

War, Peace and Writing

Throughout history, art has left an indelible cultural impact on humanity’s collective understanding of...

Review: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’

I walked into the Wyndham Theatre’s production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night by...

Film around the world – Turkey’s Atıf Yılmaz

Atıf Yılmaz was a Turkish film director. Until his death in 2006, he was...

The Christ Church Picture Gallery: Review

The Christ Church Picture Gallery has free entry for Oxford students. It offers a chance to view one of the most impressive college art collections, with pieces spanning the 14th to 18th centuries

Igor Film Review

A new kids flick in the un-ending tirade of animated adventures hitting silver screens

The World’s A Stage 1st Week

We meet the Bourgeois (in Bourges)

Genre Confused 1st Week

Extolling the virtues of obscure music

An old-fashioned abracadabra

We take a look at the Burton Taylor magic show, Box of Tricks

Album Review: Ani DiFranco

Red Letter Year, Righteous Babe records

Album Review: TV On The Radio

Dear Science, 4AD Records

Venue Review: University Church

Exploring the beautiful and atmospheric performance space

Sounds like Michaelmas

Cherwell's pick of the term's musical offerings

Genre confused: Krautrock

Each week Cherwell extolls the virtues of an obscure musical genre. This week: Krautrock

Local Talent: Alice Doyne

We catch up with the acoustic-pop-folk-rock songstress

Live review: Roots Manuva

Cherwell hears the gospel according to Rodney Smith

Nights in Rodanthe

A film with a classic feel, set in the idyllic beauty of Rodanthe.

The House Bunny Review

Not clever - but can is it at least fun to watch?

Brideshead Revisited Review

Could any film appeal more to us Oxford types? Guy Pewsey reviews the cinematic highlight of the new term.

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