Rodent leather and designer kidneys: art in the age of bio-revolution

Bespoke breasts, cloned frog meat and a gold gimp suit all feature in a remarkable new exhibition exploring the cutting edge of science

‘I have the right to tell this story’: Lukas Dhont defends his trans film Girl

His film about a transitioning dancer was set for the big time – until it was called ‘the most dangerous movie about a trans character in years’. Does the director have any regrets?

Feminism without human warmth leaves me cold

I’m a fan of the acclaimed young writer known as ‘the Slumflower’. But her sexual creed of exploitation appals me, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

Slap festival review – ecstasy, rage and intimate confessions

The annual experimental showcase serves up a strange, compelling programme of dance, performance and live art

It’s a lie that beauty is power. So why did I let my parents talk me into a nose job?

When life hurts, I blame my face. And also my body. My skin, hair, nails – it’s all fair game. That’s how women are conditioned

What’s their beef? Why today’s leading men are driven to be buff

Aidan Turner’s Poldark has ushered in a new age of brawn, but many are asking if the trend has gone too far

Januhairy is great, but why is it always about women’s armpits – and not nipple hair?

I was a young, hairy girl and I hated it. It is time we got serious about women’s sideburns, ’taches and all the other unexpected sproutings

Sofie Hagen and Scottee: ‘Fat should be something you flaunt’

The comedian and her artist-activist friend have teamed up for Hamburger Queen, a beauty pageant that celebrates fatness

‘Discrimination in a different form?’ Doubts dog advertising guidelines on body image

An Australian advertisers’ group wants to curb portrayals of ‘unrealistic or unattainable’ shapes. But critics fear the new code will have limited impact

Starvation diets, obsessive training and no plus-size models: Victoria’s Secret sells a dangerous fantasy

The brand’s annual show is a worldwide TV event, but former Angels are starting to reveal the uncomfortable truth about the lingerie giant