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Chatsworth's 'woke' art row over trigger warnings

The prestigious Chatsworth Estate, famed as Mr Darcy's Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice, faces accusations of 'wokery' after installing content warnings for its art collection, including works by Michael Craig-Martin and acquired through slavery-era wealt

Marthe Donas: Belgium's dazzling modernist revival

A groundbreaking exhibition in Belgium finally gives modernist pioneer Marthe Donas the recognition she deserves, showcasing her revolutionary abstract works that captivated early 20th-century Europe.

Gilbert & George's Egyptian Art & Abramović's Epic in London

Explore London's electrifying art scene with Gilbert & George's Ancient Egypt exhibition at White Cube and Marina Abramović's provocative performance at the Royal Academy. Your essential guide to the capital's cultural highlights.

Hockney's iPad Yorkshire drawings at auction

Discover how the legendary artist David Hockney embraced digital technology to create stunning iPad artworks celebrating the Yorkshire countryside, now available for collectors.

Abramović's Balkan Erotic Epic: Skeleton Orgies in London

Legendary performance artist Marina Abramović returns to London with her provocative 'Balkan Erotic Epic,' featuring skeletal orgies, breast-kneading rituals, and phallic symbolism that explores ancient Slavic traditions.

Italian police dismantle major Dali art forgery ring

Italian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated forgery operation that produced and sold counterfeit Salvador Dali artworks across Europe for nearly two decades, with estimated sales reaching millions.

Bradford Artist Nominated for Prestigious Turner Prize

Johanna Whittle, a talented artist from Bradford, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Turner Prize. Her intricate miniature paintings exploring memory and place will be showcased in a major exhibition at Tate Britain this autumn.

Simone Leigh Headlines Royal Academy Show in 2027

The Royal Academy of Arts announces a major 2027 solo exhibition for Simone Leigh, the celebrated US sculptor and Venice Biennale star, marking a pivotal moment for contemporary art in London.

Marshall's RA show on Black enslavers challenges history

A major new exhibition by celebrated artist Kerry James Marshall at London's Royal Academy challenges conventional narratives by exploring the complex and often overlooked history of Black enslavers in America.

Hamilton's F1 cars transformed into breathtaking art

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton commissions a stunning, large-scale artwork featuring his multi-million pound collection of championship-winning Mercedes cars, blending motorsport history with contemporary art.

Folkestone Triennial 2024: Kent's Spectacular Art Festival

The Folkestone Triennial 2024 is set to transform the Kent coast with breathtaking public art installations from 31 August. Discover world-class sculptures, performances, and interactive pieces by renowned artists, celebrating creativity in this historic

Joy Gregory's Radical Lens: Whitechapel Gallery Retrospective

Explore the powerful and poetic work of Joy Gregory, a seminal figure in Black British photography, as her major career survey opens at London's Whitechapel Gallery. Discover her profound explorations of identity, beauty, and cultural history.

Lost Keith Haring Mural Found at Charing Cross Station

A long-lost mural by iconic pop artist Keith Haring, painted in 1986, has been miraculously rediscovered hidden behind hoardings at London's Charing Cross station during renovation works, offering a priceless glimpse into the city's street art history.

UK's Best Fine Art Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.

Folkestone Triennial 2024: Coastal Art Transformation

The Folkestone Triennial 2024 transforms the Kent coast into a stunning open-air gallery with 14 groundbreaking installations. Explore how this major contemporary art event revitalises public spaces from 31 August.

Dennis Potter & Hilary Lloyd: A Radiant London Exhibition

A major new exhibition at London's Studio Voltaire, 'Very High Frequency', brings together the visionary works of Dennis Potter and Hilary Lloyd in a dazzling dialogue across generations, exploring themes of technology, the body, and broadcast media.

Frieda Hughes: Art & Poetry on Envelopes

An exclusive look at Frieda Hughes's captivating new exhibition, where poetry meets painting. Discover how she transformed 52 used envelopes into a profound visual and literary journey, confronting grief and the echoes of her famous family's history.

Vermeer's Masterpiece Mystery: AI Uncovers a Twin Painting

A stunning art world discovery: two near-identical versions of Vermeer's 'Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window' have been authenticated. Explore how modern technology and traditional expertise solved a centuries-old mystery and what it reveals about sp

David Bowie's Secret Art Collection Unveiled in London

An extraordinary exhibition of David Bowie's privately owned art collection, featuring works by Damien Hirst and Henry Moore, is set to dazzle fans at Sotheby's. Discover how to view these priceless pieces that adorned his homes.

Dina Broadhurst's Nude Art at Burning Man 2024

Australian artist Dina Broadhurst showcases her nude photography in a custom-built desert art car at Burning Man 2024, blending high art with festival culture in the Nevada desert.

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