Man jailed for stealing £270k Banksy to pay drug debt
Larry Fraser, 49, has been sentenced to 13 months for stealing a Banksy print from a London gallery. The artwork, valued at £270,000, was recovered by police.
Larry Fraser, 49, has been sentenced to 13 months for stealing a Banksy print from a London gallery. The artwork, valued at £270,000, was recovered by police.
A brazen thief smashed his way into a London art gallery and stole Banksy's iconic Girl with Balloon, worth £270,000. Discover how the Met's Flying Squad recovered the artwork and arrested the culprit within just four days.
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Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by her six-year-old pupil, receives $40 million settlement after suing school officials for negligence in firearm safety.
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Discover how Joseph Wright of Derby's revolutionary use of light and shadow creates theatrical masterpieces in the National Gallery's stunning new exhibition that reveals Britain's industrial dawn.
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.
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The iconic Louvre Museum partners with Washington's National Gallery of Art to launch an innovative digital platform, bringing priceless artworks to global audiences through immersive virtual experiences.
A climate activist who threw tomato soup over a protected painting at London's Courtauld Gallery has been sentenced to prison, sparking debate about environmental protest methods.
The prestigious Artes Mundi 11 prize exhibition launches across Wales, featuring eight international artists competing for £40,000 award. Discover groundbreaking contemporary art in Cardiff, Llandudno and Aberystwyth until March 2025.
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New research reveals that regular art gallery visits can significantly reduce stress levels and improve mental health outcomes. Discover how cultural engagement is becoming recognised as a powerful wellness tool.
Groundbreaking research demonstrates that regular art gallery attendance can significantly strengthen immune function and lower stress hormones, offering surprising health benefits beyond cultural enrichment.
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UK health officials face mounting criticism after dismissing community concerns about proposed drug consumption rooms as 'misinformation', sparking accusations of gaslighting vulnerable neighbourhoods.
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An underground network is enabling struggling artists to access premium exhibitions through shared membership cards, challenging London's exclusive art scene in a bold act of creative solidarity.
Hollywood icon Scarlett Johansson dazzled attendees at the Newport Beach Film Festival, where she received a prestigious career achievement award while showcasing her timeless elegance in a chic black ensemble.
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