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Louvre Heist Suspect Named: Bodybuilding Daredevil
French authorities identify Florian M as prime suspect in Louvre Museum theft, revealing his background as extreme sports enthusiast and bodybuilder in international art crime investigation.
Hockney's revolutionary new Paris exhibition
At 88, David Hockney continues to defy expectations with a stunning collection of never-before-seen paintings in Paris, showcasing his relentless innovation and fascination with digital mediums.
Wifredo Lam: MoMA's Major Cuban Art Retrospective
Explore the revolutionary art of Wifredo Lam in MoMA's major retrospective, revealing how the Cuban painter fused modernist innovation with Afro-Caribbean spirituality to challenge colonial narratives.
Louvre heist suspect: Ex-guard and social media star
A former Louvre security guard turned social media influencer stands accused of orchestrating one of the museum's most audacious art thefts, blending digital fame with alleged criminal enterprise.
Helen Mirren receives Golden Globe lifetime honour
Legendary British actress Dame Helen Mirren is set to receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2025 Golden Globes, recognising her extraordinary six-decade career in film and television.
World's largest illustration gallery coming to London 2026
House of Illustration returns as a major cultural destination in King's Cross, becoming the global epicentre for illustration art with expansive new galleries and community spaces.
Hollinghurst wins David Cohen Lifetime Award
Celebrated British novelist Alan Hollinghurst receives the distinguished David Cohen Prize for Literature, recognising his exceptional lifetime contribution to writing.
Sara Pascoe wins Jilly Cooper Comedy Award for 'Weirdo'
Comedian and author Sara Pascoe wins the 2025 Jilly Cooper Comedy Women in Print Prize for her novel 'Weirdo', celebrating female comedic talent in literature.
Joseph Wright of Derby: National Gallery's shadow master
Discover how the National Gallery's groundbreaking exhibition rescues 18th-century master Joseph Wright from obscurity, revealing his stunning play of light and shadow that predated the Romantic movement.
London pubs named best in Britain in 2025 food guide
Discover the London pubs serving exceptional gastropub fare that have earned prestigious spots in The Good Food Guide 2025, celebrating Britain's finest culinary pub experiences.
Community saves Nottingham art gallery from closure
Discover how Nottingham's beloved art gallery defied closure through an extraordinary community takeover, creating a vibrant new model for cultural spaces across the UK.
Anna Ancher: Painting Light at Dulwich Gallery
Discover the luminous world of Anna Ancher at Dulwich Picture Gallery's stunning exhibition, showcasing the Danish painter's revolutionary approach to capturing light and domestic intimacy.
Actress Diane Ladd, Wild at Heart Star, Dies Aged 89
Academy Award-nominated actress Diane Ladd, renowned for her role in Wild at Heart and mother to Laura Dern, has died aged 89. Tributes pour in for the celebrated screen star.
Artists fight climate crisis with living Newton sculpture
Discover how contemporary artists are using striking public installations across Britain to confront the climate emergency, including a revolutionary piece reimagining Isaac Newton with a living apple tree growing from his head.
Oxford Photo Festival Questions Camera Truth
Discover how Photo Oxford 2025 challenges perceptions with its groundbreaking exhibition 'The Camera Never Lies?', exploring truth and manipulation in contemporary photography.
Vote Now: Endo The Battle Fights for Endometriosis Award
A groundbreaking endometriosis awareness campaign fighting to end diagnostic delays needs your vote to win a prestigious Making a Difference Award and transform women's healthcare.
London's MS Jumper: The Knitted Sculpture Everyone's Talking About
Discover the fascinating story behind London's latest public art installation - the giant knitted jumper sculpture that's capturing hearts across the capital.
William Scott's early West Country paintings rediscovered
A remarkable collection of William Scott's early West Country paintings, unseen for decades, emerges in a groundbreaking Somerset exhibition revealing the artist's formative years.
Louvre Heist: Two More Suspects Charged
French authorities have charged two additional suspects in connection with the sophisticated Louvre Museum theft, bringing the total to four individuals facing prosecution for the high-profile art heist that shocked Paris.
Grumpy German museum guide becomes art world sensation
Meet the Kunstpalast's famously cantankerous attendant whose blunt honesty and dry wit have transformed him from staff member to must-see attraction for art lovers visiting the German museum.
London's Best Pub 2025 Revealed by Good Food Guide
Discover the upscale gastropub that has beaten all competition to be named London's top pub for 2025, featuring exceptional food and premium dining experience.
Alistair Crawford: Visionary British Landscape Artist
Celebrating the life and legacy of Alistair Crawford, the pioneering British artist whose distinctive graphic style captured the soul of Britain's countryside and left an indelible mark on contemporary art.
Man jailed for Damien Hirst studio art theft
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after stealing multiple artworks from Damien Hirst's London studio in a brazen overnight burglary that exposed security flaws in the art world.
Christopher Mullan: Glass artist who transformed light dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Christopher Mullan, the master glass artist whose innovative work illuminated cathedrals and public spaces worldwide.
Artes Mundi 11: Wales Hosts Major Contemporary Art Prize
Discover the groundbreaking Artes Mundi 11 exhibition, featuring seven international artists competing for £40,000 prize across three Welsh venues in Cardiff, Llandudno and Aberystwyth.
Five New Arrests in Louvre Museum Heist Probe
French authorities make significant breakthrough in Louvre Museum theft case with five new arrests as international investigation intensifies into stolen Renaissance artworks.
Met Museum sued over Nazi-looted Van Gogh painting
The Metropolitan Museum of Art confronts a landmark lawsuit claiming a valuable Van Gogh painting in its collection was stolen from a Jewish family by Nazis in 1938
Discover Paul Bailey: Essential Literary Guide
Explore the literary legacy of Paul Bailey, from his Booker-shortlisted novels to his poignant poetry. This comprehensive guide reveals where to begin with one of Britain's most celebrated authors.
Candy-Coloured Waterpark: Photography of Abandoned Leisure
Italian photographer Massimo Siragusa reveals the surreal decay of a once-vibrant waterpark in his latest exhibition, transforming leisure architecture into ghostly art.
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