A stroke of genius

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

Until 2 November 2025 A leading figure in the British Black Art movement, Lubaina Himid is known for her bold, narrative-driven canvases that amplify marginalised histories. In this new exhibition at

The work of acclaimed watercolour master, Alvaro Castagnet, is on display at the 56th annual exhibition of the Singapore Watercolour Society, the title of which, Colourful Splashes, could not be more

Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter 12 July to 2 November 2025 Initially trained in theatre design, Himid is best known for her innovative approaches to painting and social en

New Henry Holland water pitchers Henry Holland Studio’s striking new kaleidoscopic water pitchers are hand-blown in England by a small team of skilled glassmakers and are available in five distinctive

Exhibition of the week William Kentridge: The Pull ...