Fake Renoir in Melania Trump film, real one in London
A Renoir painting featured in a film about Melania Trump is a copy. The genuine masterpiece, 'La Loge', is displayed at London's Courtauld Institute. Discover the story behind the art.
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David Gentleman's 10 Lessons for a Creative Life
At 95, artist David Gentleman shares a lifetime of wisdom in a new book. His daughter, Guardian journalist Amelia Gentleman, reveals the key lessons from his eight-decade career.
Christmas lights on neighbour's fence risk £2.5k fine
Hanging festive lights on a shared fence without permission could be classed as criminal damage, leading to fines up to £2,500. Always seek neighbourly consent to avoid legal trouble.
Unseen Lucian Freud works in major 2026 exhibition
The National Portrait Gallery will unveil a major collection of unseen Lucian Freud drawings and paintings in 2026. Discover the artist's creative process in 'Drawing into Painting' from 12 February.
Unseen Lucian Freud Art in 2026 National Portrait Gallery Show
The National Portrait Gallery will unveil a major Lucian Freud exhibition in 2026, featuring 170 unseen drawings, etchings and paintings. Discover the artist's hidden process from 12 Feb - 4 May.
Lost Rubens painting fetches £2.7m at auction
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting of the crucifixion, missing for centuries, sold for €2.3m in Versailles. Discover the story of its rediscovery and unique artistic detail.
Abbie Chatfield launches art career with 'Bug Doing Art'
Podcaster Abbie Chatfield debuts her painting series on Instagram, sparking a wave of fan support and purchase offers, alongside some harsh criticism. Discover the mixed reaction.
Lost Rubens painting sells for €2.3m at auction
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, 'Christ on the Cross', discovered in a Paris mansion, has sold for nearly €2.3m at auction in Versailles. Read the full story of this remarkable find.
Long-lost Rubens painting sells for £2.1M
A rediscovered Peter Paul Rubens painting of the crucifixion, hidden for centuries, has sold for €2.3 million at a Versailles auction. Discover the story behind this unique artwork.
Abbie Chatfield Launches Art Career with Psychedelic Slug
Podcaster Abbie Chatfield reveals her new career as an artist, debuting abstract art on Instagram while continuing work on her long-awaited feminist book. Discover her creative journey.
Guest trashes Newcastle hotel room, leaves blood on walls
A Newcastle hotel guest caused £3,000 of damage, leaving blood on walls and glass on the carpet. He claimed no memory of the incident. Read the full story.
Unknown Renoir painting fetches €1.8m in Paris
A previously unknown Renoir painting, 'L'enfant et ses jouets', depicting the artist's son, sold for €1.8m at a Paris auction. Discover the story behind this masterpiece.
Garage-find Renaissance painting sells for £685k
A lost Renaissance painting of the Madonna and Child, discovered in an Oxfordshire garage, has sold for a record £685,000. Discover the story behind this art world sensation.
Foxes damage 40 cars in Dublin estate
Residents in a Dublin estate are using chicken wire to protect their cars from foxes chewing through wires, causing tens of thousands in repair costs. Discover the preventative measures experts recommend.
Painting mistake makes rooms feel 'suffocating'
A homeowner reveals how a common painting error made her living room feel oppressive and shares the simple, transformative fix that brought the space back to life.
Frida Kahlo Painting Poised to Break Auction Record
Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait 'El sueño' could smash the $44.4m female artist record at Sotheby's New York. Discover the story behind this spectral masterpiece.
Pollock's Art: Kids Can Create Similar Paintings
A new study reveals children's paintings bear an uncanny resemblance to Jackson Pollock's iconic drip works. Can you spot the difference? Take our quiz to find out!
Why I Stopped Judging Art Gallery Photographers
A visitor's change of heart on photographing art after being profoundly moved by a painting at Tate Britain. Discover why capturing art can be deeply personal.
A$AP Rocky sued for $1M over apartment water damage
A$AP Rocky, partner of global superstar Rihanna, is embroiled in a major legal battle as neighbours sue for over $1 million following alleged water damage from his New York City apartment that caused 'catastrophic' destruction to the building below.
Vaping damages blood vessels like smoking - study
Groundbreaking research exposes how vaping damages blood vessels and heart function, challenging perceptions of e-cigarettes as a safe smoking alternative.
Met Museum Vandalised: Paintings Torn from Walls
A brazen act of vandalism at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has left priceless artworks damaged after a visitor deliberately tore paintings from their mountings. Joshua Vavrin faces multiple charges following the disturbing incident that has shaken
Wright of Derby: National Gallery's Revolutionary Exhibition
London's National Gallery unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Joseph Wright of Derby's masterful use of light and scientific themes, positioning the 18th-century artist as Britain's first true painter of the Enlightenment era.
Afghanistan's Blue Mosque damaged in devastating earthquake
A powerful earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, causing significant damage to the iconic Blue Mosque in Herat and resulting in numerous casualties as rescue efforts continue.
Giant hailstones batter Queensland in destructive storm
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
Pensioner withholds council tax over damaging speed humps
A defiant 73-year-old is withholding his council tax in protest against dangerous speed humps that he claims are destroying vehicles and making his street a 'nightmare' for residents. Discover why this pensioner is taking a stand against local authorities
Jamaica's Black River devastated by Hurricane Melissa
Residents of Jamaica's historic Black River confront devastating aftermath as Hurricane Melissa destroys homes, floods streets, and leaves communities counting the cost of rebuilding.
Alistair Crawford: Painter of Britain's Rural Soul Dies at 76
Celebrating the life and legacy of Alistair Crawford, the acclaimed British artist whose evocative paintings immortalised the vanishing landscapes and rural life of Britain.
Gardeners' Warning: Bamboo Could Cost You Thousands
UK gardening experts issue urgent warning about invasive bamboo species spreading uncontrollably and causing structural damage to properties across Britain.
Kent hospice damaged by hurricane, services threatened
A Kent hospice serving vulnerable patients faces severe disruption after hurricane-force winds caused extensive damage, putting critical care services at risk.
Walk Through Constable's Hay Wain Landscape
Explore the breathtaking Suffolk countryside that inspired John Constable's masterpiece 'The Hay Wain' with this immersive walking tour through Dedham Vale.
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