“So, I have always wanted to be put into a medically induced coma.”

Architect: “Say no more”

One of the 'established practices' that Unknown Works 'saw off' was Sarah Wigglesworth Architects, who withdrew from the shortlist in protest when (after much questioning) Science Museum reluctantly told her that the gallery was to be sponsored by fossil-fuelers Adani 1/4

Congrats to the brilliant Laura Cumming - Critic of the Year at last night’s press awards, here with highly commended colleague Jay Rayner. Congrats also to shortlisted writers Rachel Cooke and Tim Adams. What a team of writers The Observer has! We are v proud 👏🙏🙌

Our dear friend Leeson O’Keefe. London Irish music legend. Stalwart of love to older Irish people.
Here at Hugh Callaghan’s funeral & RTE’s old song resung & St Patrick’s day - his last gig.
He gave life his all.
I’m proud to have known him.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
💚

This is a great piece. Sane, thoughtful, fair. How to take the toxicity out of the debate. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The theory that “beauty” will placate Nimbies takes a bit of a knock …

At London Stansted Airport today: elderly person w dementia, in wheelchair, sunflower lanyard on,

bag caught in security check,

huge anxiety,

(lovely) passengers say this bag can go first,

(rude) staff say no, only supervisor can allow bag to jump queue,

no supervisor available.

You’re most welcome

And take in some fabulous architecture too theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Thank you Rowan Moore for this. I think that the giggle is a bit of an underrated weapon in the 'culture wars'!

happy that I had the chance to write this about the great Lynn Kinnear theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

An interesting 🧵about new healthcare guidelines for trans youth, due to be implemented in Germany, Austria & Switzerland. Guess what? They approve intervention because it works and detransition rates are <1%

Doing nothing is not a neutral act and delays can cause harm.

This always brings joy

But, I should stress, it very likely IS true, in which case it's brilliant
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…