Utterly interesting

When Nick Cave, Mark E Smith and Shane MacGowan met for the 1989 NME Pop Summit, the pub table shook with insults, strange philosophy, unsolicited theology and genuine admiration. A wonderfully unfiltered moment between three artists who dragged rock away from the dying days of the eighties.

Adolphe Sax survived acid, explosions, falling out of windows and still went on to invent the saxophone. The strange and surprisingly funny life behind one of music’s most iconic instruments.

Victorian hair wreaths weren’t only mourning relics. Most were made from the hair of the living, celebrating family, friendship and creativity. Explore the real history of nineteenth century hairwork and the forgotten artistry behind these intricate floral sculptures.