Trying to escape from a locked room might sound like a scene from a horror movie, but people in the US are paying good money to live out this fantasy. What’s the appeal of ‘escape the room’ games, and how do they fit into an entertainment market soon to be dominated by virtual reality?

Faceless artist and political activist Banksy is best-known for the graffiti displays that are sprawled across buildings in cities worldwide. But in his latest offering to the art world, he’s gone one step further. Welcome to Dismaland, the ’family theme park unsuitable for small children’.

How companies gather personal data is a big cause for concern. Whether through social media or browsing online, we’re constantly emitting data that's sold to marketers. In December 2015, an exhibition at Somerset House explored our relationship with data and how it impacts our world.

What would a painting by a celebrated artist smell, sound or taste like? For too long, museums were strictly ‘look and don’t touch’, but curators are now putting visitors’ senses and emotions at the heart of their exhibitions – all while providing a slick backdrop for an Instagram update.