Magic realism, feminism and politics: the fascinating and genre-defying artist Soheila Sokhanvari talks to Danielle on the eve of her major exhibition at the Barbican in London about how she found the courage to pivot from being a biochemist to an artist and her celebratory portraits of female creatives in pre-Revolutionary Iran.

Soheila Sokhanvari

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Designer Harry Nuriev and Carpenters Workshop Gallery co-founder Loïc Le Gaillard discuss challenging traditional boundaries around design.

Carpenters Workshop Gallery and transformative design

Alexander McQueen's Sarabande Foundation was set up before the late fashion designer's death to support and nurture multidisciplinary artistic talent. Chief Executive Trino Verkade speaks to Simon Chilvers about its mission and future plans.

Lee Alexander McQueen's Sarabande Foundation

Who was Pauline Boty? With her blonde, backcombed hairstyle and It Girl charm, this pioneer of Pop Art embodied  the 1960s scene in London, hanging with Bob Dylan, posing for David Bailey, and acting with Michael Caine. As a new generation discovers her work, Danielle Radojcin and guests explore the tragically short life and burgeoning legacy of this extraordinary woman.

Reframing Pauline Boty

Of her work, which addresses legacies of colonialism and slavery, British artist Lubaina Himid says she is "filling in the gaps of history." The Turner Prize winner, who turns 70 this year, discusses her new show.

Filling in the gaps: Lubaina Himid

British artist David Remfry reflects on his life as an artist, from 60s London, to 20 years spent living in the Chelsea Hotel to a triumph at the Royal Academy  - and the famous people who have sat for him along the way.

Soheila Sokhanvari

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