Peruvian artist and beekeeper Antonio Paucar wins the prestigious Artes Mundi award in Wales. He plans to use the £40,000 prize to build a cultural centre in the Andes. Discover his powerful eco-art.
On the 10th anniversary of Alan Rickman's death, friends and colleagues share intimate, humorous, and poignant memories of the legendary actor's kindness, voice, and unforgettable presence.
X-rays reveal Paulus Potter toned down a bull's anatomy in his 1647 masterpiece 'The Bull' for 17th-century sensibilities. Discover the hidden history of this Dutch painting at the Mauritshuis.
Critics argue reframing artists like Warhol & Soutine as social justice advocates strips art of its power. Explore the risk of reducing complex art to moral soundbites.
Explore the life and radical year-long performances of Tehching Hsieh, the artist who lived in a cage and spent a year tied to another. His retrospective at Dia Beacon reveals the philosophy behind his extreme art.
A London social justice art exhibition was forced to close early after vandals attacked galleries with a pickaxe, causing £15,000 of damage. Police have halted the investigation due to lack of evidence.
London's iconic Sketch restaurant reveals a dramatic new art installation by British artist Jonathan Baldock, featuring 84 clay masks and surreal sculptures. Discover the Mayfair gallery's latest transformation.
Acclaimed novelist Arturo Pérez-Reverte accuses the Spanish Royal Academy of abandoning its mission, claiming social media influencers now hold more sway over language than literary giants. Discover the full critique.
A free, music-themed art trail will transform London's West End for one week in February 2026. Discover large-scale installations and late-night events centred on Piccadilly Circus.
Long overshadowed, cross-dressing British artist Marlow Moss is finally receiving recognition, with evidence suggesting she significantly influenced Piet Mondrian's famous double-line technique. Her work is now commanding record prices.
Arsenal cult hero Per Mertesacker will depart his role as academy manager at the season's end. The former captain leaves after eight years shaping the club's future stars. Read the full story.
A review of the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Shoreditch, labelled London's second most underwhelming attraction. We explore the £25 exhibition's chaotic display and lacklustre projections.
Betty Hudson, a gifted musician and teacher whose fluent Hungarian led to her working as a translator for the national football team during the 1966 World Cup, has died aged 98. Discover her remarkable life story.
A Belgian art dealer's hunch pays off as a painting bought for under €100,000 is identified as a genuine Rubens study, revealing a hidden portrait beneath the surface.
Obituary for sculptor and painter Marie Goodenough, whose original and humorous work was exhibited across the UK. A look at her life, art, and legacy in Northumberland and beyond.
Discover the must-see US art exhibitions for 2026, featuring major retrospectives of Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Matisse's 'Jazz', and a rare Raphael showcase. Plan your cultural year.
Tate Britain's major 2026 exhibition, 'The 90s', curated by Edward Enninful, will showcase era-defining art, fashion, and photography. Opens October 6, 2026. Plan your visit.
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris receives an historic donation of 61 Henri Matisse works, most depicting his daughter and muse, Marguerite. Explore the story behind the art.
Royal Academician Tacita Dean recounts witnessing conceptual artist Ceal Floyer's courageous final work—a defiant gesture towards death—in a Berlin palliative care unit. A story of art, courage, and legacy.
Across US cities in 2025, powerful protest art—from a Trump-Epstein statue to melting ice sculptures—became focal points for collective action on issues from Gaza to immigration. Explore the images.
A Manchester woman's cultural awakening came through a JMW Turner print after a thyroid cancer diagnosis. Discover how art provided a mirror for her struggle and a path forward.
A series of official-looking signs with bizarre warnings have appeared in Christchurch, delighting and confusing locals. Discover the guerrilla art project behind them.
A powerful public art installation in downtown Los Angeles projects billboard-sized portraits asking 'Am I Next?' in response to aggressive immigration enforcement. Discover how the city is fighting back.
Artist Edita Schubert discusses her radical scalpel technique, cutting into canvas to create profound works exploring trauma and healing. Discover her unique process and upcoming London exhibition.
Christine Hazell, 88, took up drawing six months ago. With progressive memory loss, her raw portraits have become an Instagram sensation, won praise from Tracey Emin, and secured four gallery shows. Discover her inspiring story.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have put their past differences aside, reuniting for the first time in 17 years to support their son Rocco at his London art exhibition. Discover the emotional story behind their reconciliation.
Discover the hidden art trail of miniature paintings on discarded chewing gum across London's Millennium Bridge, created by artist Ben Wilson over a decade.
Hyperrealist sculptor Ron Mueck unveils a major new exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring monumental and intimate works that explore the human condition. Discover the details.
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 spotlights Latin American artists from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina & Panama, who are reinventing cultural heritage through provocative art. Discover the standout works.