The Power of Science Fiction

A new genre-defining exhibition at the Barbican proves the enduring appeal of science fiction and its sub-genres lies in its ability to throw up questions about the past, present and future of the world we live in

Sicily Under the Shadow of the Mafia

Through dramatic composition, suggestion and metaphor, Italian photographer Mimi Mollica captures the unsettling presence of the mafia in his native Sicily

Meeting a Modern-Day Cowboy

Photographers Lola Paprocka and Pani Paul introduce the 80s Marlboro Man who became the subject of their latest series, shot at the Grand Canyon

The Phone Made for Minimalists

Joe Hollier, co-creator of the first phone designed to be used as little as possible, speaks about resisting digital distractions and the benefits of ‘going light’

The Revival of Slowdive

From being dropped by their label in 1995 to finding a new legion two decades later, Slowdive bassist Nick Chaplin speaks about the band’s unexpected comeback