'Chemistry of Light no 13' photograph by Tessa Traeger ©Tessa Traeger Jan 18, 2013

Double alchemy

Tessa Traeger’s new take on old photographs for her ‘Chemistry of Light’ exhibition

English National Ballet collaborates with Vivienne Wetwood Jan 18, 2013

In fashion: English National Ballet teams up with Vivienne Westwood

Guy Farrow photographs ENB’s striking collaboration with fashion designer Vivienne Westwood

The 'Trench Warfare' obstacle in the 2012 World’s Toughest Mudder, New Jersey, US ©Christopher Lane Jan 18, 2013

World’s Toughest Mudder

Christopher Lane photographs competitors in the most arduous obstacle course on earth

rabbit with mustard ©Andy Sewell From FOOD & DRINK Jan 18, 2013

Rabbit with mustard

It is the simplicity of the recipe – rabbit, mustard, water and cream – that is especially beguiling

Quentin Tarantino ©Brigitte Lacombe Jan 11, 2013

Tarantino Unchained

Exclusive on-set photographs by Brigitte Lacombe from ‘Django Unchained’, Quentin Tarantino’s slavery-era western

Monks collect their lunch ©Jean Goldsmith Jan 11, 2013

Work, rest and pray

From Mount St Bernard Abbey to the Cittaviveka Buddhist monastery, Jean Goldsmith photographs Britain’s monastic life

beef consomme with oysters ©Andy Sewell From FOOD & DRINK Jan 11, 2013

Beef consommé with oysters

The emergence of a shining consommé from the murky depths of a stock is a thing of beauty

A section of the Israeli-built West Bank Barrier in the Jerusalem neighbourhood of Abu Dis. Occupied Palestinian territories, March 2004 ©Kai Wiedenhöfer Jan 4, 2013

Conflict zones

Kai Wiedenhöfer photographs some of the many barriers thatstill separate countries and communities around the world

Italy France border, D6327 road between Menton and Grimaldi, 2007 ©Valerio Vincenzo Jan 4, 2013

Europe’s disappearing borders

Political and economic agreements have brought borders down across the continent. By Valerio Vincenzo

©Andy Sewell From FOOD & DRINK Dec 21, 2012

Quince and sherry trifle

To many there is only one trifle and that is their own or the one their mother, aunt or granny used to make. But here is an alternative

Dec 21, 2012

British institutions: livery companies

No other nation is as skilful at letting the past merge into the present, and nowhere more so than the City of London

From FOOD & DRINK Dec 14, 2012

Braised ham with cumberland sauce

At Christmas, nothing can take the place of a good ham

Dec 10, 2012

A class of their own

Phaung Daw Oo monastic school in Mandalay could hold the key to Myanmar’s future

Dec 10, 2012

Recipe: Venison chilli

‘The venison version of a Texas favourite worked really well, having an extra richness, and the gaminess complemented the heat

Dec 10, 2012

FT Weekend Magazine’s top 10 Lucas Varela illustrations

We celebrate Lucas Varela’s 100th illustration for Robert Shrimsley’s ‘The National Conversation’ column with a pick of the best

Nov 30, 2012

Christmas gift guide

Festive gifts worth giving, from beautiful lightboxes (left) to retro cameras and kitchen accessories good enough to eat

Nov 23, 2012

National treasures

The Natural History Museum, the world’s finest collection of natural objects, is set to open a new gallery of treasures

From FOOD & DRINK Nov 23, 2012

Steamed sea bass with ginger and spring onions

Long before sea bass was popular on British menus, it was the fish of choice in most Chinese restaurants

Nov 16, 2012

India’s party people

In pubs, clubs and karaoke bars, young Indians are enjoying their freedom. But they also face a backlash from police – and worried parents

Nov 16, 2012

Burning issues

India is suffering an unprecedented energy crisis. So why are fires being left to rage in Jharia, home to its richest coalfields?

Nov 16, 2012

Go with the grain

Red rice has been cultivated in Kerala for more than 2,500 years. But only now is it enjoying a revival

From FOOD & DRINK Nov 16, 2012

Pheasant korma

Those who live in the country with freezers full of cheap game are probably already well-accustomed to pheasant curry

Nov 9, 2012

War and peace

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston unveils an unparalleled survey of war photography

Nov 9, 2012

Tarte fine aux pommes

A tarte fine should come bursting out of an oven, glistening with sugar

Nov 9, 2012

Military history with the FT: Lewis Moody

The England rugby star fought hard for his 71 caps. But, off the field, the former captain draws inspiration from battles of a different scale

Nov 2, 2012

Behind the smile

His trademark ‘laughing man’ has helped turn China’s Yue Minjun into one of the art world’s most bankable stars

From FOOD & DRINK Nov 2, 2012

Carve it up

Use a good, firm pumpkin and don’t do this dish unless you know your guests well

Nov 2, 2012

Classic car driving with the FT: Nick Mason

Pink Floyd’s drummer lends the keys to his £23m Ferrari

Oct 26, 2012

The godfather of Pop art

The man behind the celebrated ‘Sgt. Pepper’ album cover prepares for a new show of fantastical images

Oct 26, 2012

The Muslim sisterhood

The female activists in Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood whose voices are now being heard

Oct 26, 2012

Gurnard and prawn stew

It may have a slightly comical nose, but the fish is rich in taste and holds up well in the cooking process

Oct 19, 2012

How Hispanics could swing it

Latinos are the fastest-growing electorate in the US and could decide the presidency

Oct 19, 2012

Andy Serkis

In ‘The Lord of the Rings’, he turned ‘performance capture’ into an art form. Now Andy Serkis is taking on Hollywood

Oct 19, 2012

Make some dough

Like cheese or pasta, there is at least one type of dumpling or gnocchi for most regions of Italy

Oct 12, 2012

Morning glory

Peter Marlow has photographed England’s 42 cathedrals. Here is a sensational selection

Oct 12, 2012

Climbing with Liv Sansoz

High in the French Alps, the champion climber tells Jeremy Taylor why it’s good to be scared

From MULTIMEDIA Oct 12, 2012

Waldorf salad

Most Britons had as little idea what a Waldorf salad consisted of as Basil Fawlty himself

Oct 5, 2012

The rise of the OWAs

Little known for decades, artists such as Carmen Herrera and Birgit Jurgenssen are finally being recognised at this year’s fair

Sep 28, 2012

Welcome to the party!

‘Ordinary’ communists offer rare insights into life in one of the world’s most secretive political parties

From FOOD & DRINK Oct 5, 2012

Slideshow: Stuffed peppers

From Naples to Sicily - in two tasty red pepper recipes