The commuter city of Milton Keynes, often ridiculed, has been named one of Britain's coolest postcodes by The Times, praised for its art scene and green spaces. Discover why it's attracting a new crowd.
Tracey Emin curates a powerful show on melancholy, Ming Wong explores Saint Sebastian, and community art in Edinburgh. Your essential weekly art dispatch from the UK.
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.
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.
Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha reveal their surprise at the intimate plot twists in the new season of Netflix's Bridgerton, promising a standout steamy moment. Premieres January 29.
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.
Nan Goldin's iconic photobook 'The Ballad of Sexual Dependency' is exhibited in its entirety for the first time in the UK at London's Gagosian gallery, exploring love, loss and a lost generation.
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.
A German TV Christmas service featuring a 'slime Jesus' performance artist has provoked fury and 1,400 complaints. The Catholic diocese has now expressed regret.
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.
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.
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.
Urban Pubs & Bars has acquired five premium London venues, growing its estate to 65 sites. The group reports strong growth and annual sales exceeding £100 million.
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.
A man is fighting for life after a triple stabbing on Edgware Road. Police are making urgent enquiries and appeal for witnesses. Read the latest from the scene.
Tribute to Brian Smith, the British photographer whose iconic images of blues legends like Howlin' Wolf and Chuck Berry defined an era. Discover his journey from a Lonnie Donegan fan to a chronicler of the blues boom.
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.
Fans thank Noah Schnapp for a powerful 'Stranger Things' coming out scene, as the show faces review bombing. The emotional moment has helped viewers embrace their identity.
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.
Chicago-born artist Prewn (Izzy Hagerup) discusses her new album 'System', the life-changing power of DIY music communities, and finding light through dark emotional honesty. Her UK/European tour starts in May.
London hardcore band False Reality releases 'Faded Intentions'. We interview the members about their roots, the scene's resurgence, and their unique sound blending metal and shoegaze.
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.
Klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi saw two UK shows cancelled after protests. The musicians discuss feeling targeted and the climate for Jewish artists in Britain.
Danish duo Snuggle's debut album 'Goodbyehouse' became a 2025 underground hit. Discover their journey through loss, the Copenhagen scene, and major 2026 festival bookings.
Two colleagues found friendship at a White Stripes concert in 2004. Their night out sparked a trip to Detroit and decades of adventures. Discover how music can forge unbreakable bonds.
Explore the dangerous world of 1980s Japanese hardcore punk as Lip Cream, Death Side & the Nurse recall societal rejection, violent gigs, and the thrill of rebellion. New album reissues revive this explosive era.