THE MAGAZINE
Wayne McGregor: Woolf Works
Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works transforms the writing of Virginia Woolf into a powerful ballet triptych for The Royal Ballet. Set to music by Max Richter, the work blends movement, technology, and emotion in a striking exploration of modernist literature. Read on for more.
In Honour of April Fools’ Day: The Ultimate Art Prank
For April Fools’ Day, we revisit one of the art world’s boldest pranks: Banksy’s self-shredding artwork at Sotheby’s. What began as a critique of the art market became a spectacle that only sent the work’s value soaring.
Happy Birthday, Sergei Rachmaninov!
On the 175th anniversary of his birth, we celebrate Sergei Rachmaninov, one of classical music’s greatest pianists and late-Romantic composers. From early brilliance and personal tragedy to exile and timeless melodies, his life shaped some of the most emotionally powerful music ever written.
Ballet with Isabella: ‘I Really Fell in Love with Helping People!’
Former Vaganova Ballet Academy graduate Isabella McGuire Mayes shares why mindset, mental health, and injury awareness are essential to a sustainable ballet career. In an interview with TWoA, she reflects on coaching, private training, and how ballet education needs to change.
Isabella McGuire Mayes: Life Lessons from Great Teachers
Former Vaganova Ballet Academy graduate Isabella McGuire Mayes reflects on the teachers who shaped her discipline, confidence, and artistic voice. In this TWoA interview, she shares the life lessons behind elite ballet training.
He’s a Scream! The Night the Art World Met Edvard Munch
Before The Scream, Edvard Munch caused a scandal that nearly shut down his first Berlin exhibition. This TWoA story explores the night modern art met outrage—and was forever changed.
‘What is Naatu?’ Indian Film Song Hit Wins an Oscar
When Naatu Naatu from RRR won the Oscar, it marked a first for Indian cinema. TWoA explores the song’s cultural power, political echoes, and global appeal.
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
In David Hockney’s immersive show Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) at Lightroom, painting, technology, and sound merge into a vivid, artist-led experience. Read on for a first-hand experience of the show.
Nick Cave: Forothermore (Guggenheim Museum, New York, until 10 April 2023)
In Forothermore at the Guggenheim Museum, Nick Cave presents a powerful survey of his work, where sculpture, performance, and beauty confront violence and imagine healing. At its heart is the story of the Soundsuits—born from trauma, transformed into protest, and ultimately into acts of hope.
The Power of Dance: P. Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble
As Ukraine continues to fight for its survival, the P. Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble shows how dance can become an act of cultural resistance. A rare rehearsal video reveals why movement, discipline, and shared history matter more than ever. Read on for more.
Luca Branca’s Prix de Lausanne Diary: Part II
One year after winning the Young Creation Award, Luca Branca returns to the Prix de Lausanne as a coach. In this voice diary, he reflects on finalists, first-hand emotions, and what it means to see dancers from around the world inhabit his choreography.
John Williams: May the Force be With You!
From Star Wars to Schindler’s List, John Williams has shaped how cinema sounds and feels. This TWoA article reveals how just two notes, operatic thinking, and emotional restraint turned his scores into modern classics.
Escape the February Blues!
Grey skies and winter fatigue setting in? TWoA offers you a visual escape through joyful, light-filled paintings—from cherry blossoms to swinging gardens—designed to lift the February blues.
Luca Branca’s Prix de Lausanne Diary: Part I
At just 18, choreographer Luca Branca returns to the Prix de Lausanne—not as a competitor, but as a coach. In this first-hand diary, he reflects on rehearsals, jury sessions, pressure, and the responsibility of guiding dancers through one of ballet’s most demanding competitions.
Milan’s List: Graphic Novels
Looking for graphic novels that go beyond hype and bestseller lists? Graphic artist Milan Hulsing shares a personal, sharply curated selection—from canonical classics to visually daring, lesser-known works—explaining what makes each one worth your time and attention.
Hearing Climate Change: The Sound of Disappearing Notes
What does biodiversity loss sound like? By altering Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture note by note, a composer and an economist turn climate data into music—revealing how the silencing of nature can finally be heard.
The Batsheva Dance Company: “MOMO has Two Souls”
Ohad Naharin’s MOMO stages a quiet struggle between individuality and collective identity, turning movement into a reflection on power, belonging, and emotional survival. Read on for a deeply personal response to one of Batsheva’s most unsettling works.
Making Modernism: Trailblazing Female Artists at London’s Royal Academy of Arts
Four women helped shape modernism in early 20th-century Germany: Paula Modersohn-Becker, Käthe Kollwitz, Gabriele Münter, and Marianne Werefkin. But history largely sidelined them. This article introduces the artists behind London’s Royal Academy exhibition and explains why their work still matters today.
5 Things to Know about Bronislava Nijinska
From Les Noces to gender-defying choreography, discover five essential facts about Bronislava Nijinska, one of ballet’s most influential modern innovators. Read more on TWoA.
Pigs for the New Year
Why pigs? From medieval symbols of prosperity to German marzipan traditions, pigs have long been a sign of luck, abundance, and fresh beginnings. This light-hearted New Year’s piece brings together artworks by Niko Pirosmani, Franz Marc, and George Morland to wish you a year full of joy, humour, and good fortune.