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.
From emancipation to Black Lives Matter, mass movements have defined US history. Discover what decades of research reveals about protest's tangible impact on elections, policy, and civic life.
Eight activists await trial, with seven hospitalised after hunger strikes. They demand bail and an end to the Palestine Action ban as medical concerns escalate. Read the full story.
In response to the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government is rushing through laws to limit gun ownership and curb protest rights. Critics warn of kneejerk legislation.
Victoria Police have been granted new powers to ban protests for up to a month, following the Bondi terror attack. The laws will be in effect for the Boxing Day Test. Read the full details.
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.
Shocking video shows a Belgian police officer kicking a demonstrator at a farmers' protest in Brussels. Calls for investigation grow as tensions over agricultural policy rise.
Met Police arrest five at pro-Palestine protest after chanting 'intifada'. Senior officers say context changed after Sydney and Manchester attacks. Read the latest.
Two people arrested for chanting 'globalise the intifada' at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, following a new police crackdown. Read the latest on the protests and the hunger strikers.
Met Police arrest two for racially aggravated offences after pro-Palestinian protest chants in Westminster. Force announces new assertive approach following recent terror attacks.
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.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
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.
The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial, 'After the Rain', opens at the National Gallery of Australia. Curated by Tony Albert, it showcases hope and resilience through works by 57 First Nations artists.
A major new art exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead opens in California, featuring rare artefacts, fan art, and a unique 'listening room'. Explore the legacy.
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama becomes the first African artist to top the ArtReview Power 100 list, marking a significant shift in the global art landscape. Discover his journey and the list's new top 10.
Activists from Take Back Power dumped manure under The Ritz's Christmas tree in a protest against inequality. They demand a 'House of the People' to tax extreme wealth. Read the full story.
Rising Tide climate protesters in kayaks successfully turned coal ships around by blocking Newcastle shipping channel. Over 130 arrested including 71-year-old activist.
French artist JR will wrap Paris's Pont Neuf bridge in fabric for three weeks in June 2025, his most ambitious project yet, paying homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1985 installation.
Tate Britain's new exhibition pits JMW Turner against John Constable, revealing how both artists radically transformed British landscape painting. Discover their enduring relevance today.
Explore London's vibrant art scene with exhibitions at Pace Gallery, V&A and more. Discover Paula Rego's macabre masterpieces and a 17th century still life masterpiece at the National Gallery.
Thousands gather in Newcastle for Rising Tide climate blockade, risking arrest to protest Australia's fossil fuel policies. Police take zero-tolerance approach to harbour exclusion zone breaches.
Explore the playful yet rigorous world of late Australian artist John Nixon at Heide Museum. Discover his radical approach blending art with everyday life. Visit before March 2026.