Antiques Roadshow: Free Painting Sells for £15,000
A stunning Antiques Roadshow discovery reveals how a painting, acquired at no extra cost with a furniture purchase, was valued at an astonishing £15,000, leaving its owners in disbelief.
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Rembrandt's Night Watch dog copied from obscure artist
Groundbreaking research reveals the canine in Rembrandt's masterpiece wasn't his original creation but borrowed from another Dutch Golden Age painter, challenging art historical assumptions.
Can Art Save Lives? The Healing Power of Creativity
Explore the profound impact of art on mental and physical health. Discover how creativity, from music to painting, is becoming a vital tool in healing and saving lives across the UK.
Kelsey Parker reveals touching painting for stillborn son
Tom Parker's widow Kelsey reveals emotional artwork commemorating their stillborn baby Phoenix, sharing her grief and healing journey with fans.
Rare Venetian painting found in Cambridge sells for £2.7m
A stunning 18th-century Venetian painting by Francesco Guardi, discovered in a Cambridge home, has fetched an astonishing £2.7 million at a specialist sale by Cheffins auctioneers, shattering its pre-sale estimate.
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.
UK Law: Can I Paint My Neighbour's Fence?
Navigating garden fence disputes? Our expert guide reveals the surprising UK laws on painting a neighbour's fence, avoiding costly mistakes, and maintaining good relations.
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
Antiques Roadshow 'fake' painting valued at £1.5m
A painting bought for £400 and believed to be a fake was revealed to be a genuine masterpiece on Antiques Roadshow, shattering records with a staggering £1.5 million valuation by expert Rupert Maas.
Nazi Heiress Ordered to Return Stolen Painting
Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a convicted Nazi art thief, must surrender a valuable 17th-century Dutch painting stolen from a Jewish family in 1943 after a Munich court ruling.
Nazi-Looted Renaissance Art Found Hidden in Argentina
Argentine authorities have seized a priceless 15th-century Italian painting, stolen by Nazis during WWII, in a dramatic art recovery operation near Buenos Aires.
Vermeer Copy Stuns Art Experts, Rewrites History
Art experts are in a frenzy after a near-perfect copy of a Johannes Vermeer masterpiece was discovered, challenging long-held beliefs about the Dutch Golden Age painter's techniques and existing works.
Secret swastika found in Nazi daughter's stolen painting
Exclusive investigation reveals a hidden swastika discovered beneath a masterpiece stolen by a Nazi war criminal's daughter, unraveling a decades-old art theft mystery in Argentina.
Nazi heiress has stolen masterpiece seized in police raid
German police have confiscated a priceless Expressionist masterpiece by Heinrich Campendonk from the home of 82-year-old Nazi heiress Helga Hengge. The painting, 'Rotes Bild mit Pferden' (Red Picture with Horses), was stolen from its Jewish owner in a for
Nazi-looted Chagall painting returned after 80 years
A long-lost Marc Chagall painting, stolen by the Nazis in 1940, has been formally returned to the artist's heirs in a poignant ceremony at a Manhattan museum, closing a chapter on an eight-decade quest for justice.
Nazi-looted painting found in London real estate probe
A priceless 17th-century painting, stolen by Nazis and missing for decades, has been discovered in a London property investigation, sparking an international restitution effort.
Mum's DIY Bathroom Paint Job Sparks Hilarious Chaos
A UK mum's attempt to paint her bathroom with her husband spiralled into a hilarious DIY catastrophe, sparking chaos, laughter, and a viral warning to other homeowners.
BBC Exposes 110-Year-Old Lost Masterpiece As Elaborate Fake
A painting lost for over a century, a trail of false leads, and a BBC investigation that uncovered a shocking art world deception. The incredible true story of 'The Fortune Teller'.
Paint fences & decking fast—no sanding needed!
Discover the ultimate time-saving trick to refresh your garden fence or decking without the hassle of sanding. Perfect for busy homeowners!
Art collector's gamble on fake masterpiece ends in drama
A dramatic tale unfolds as an art collector gambles away a fortune on a fake painting, rejecting a huge sum for what he believed was a lost masterpiece.
Florida woman jailed for painting brown grass green
A Florida woman faces jail time after defying her HOA by spray-painting her parched lawn green during a heatwave. The bizarre case highlights tensions between homeowners and strict association rules.
Exaudi's 'Chromatic Renaissance': A winter choral masterpiece
Exaudi's latest album 'Chromatic Renaissance' offers a mesmerising blend of choral innovation and winter-inspired melancholy, redefining contemporary classical music.
Lost Dali masterpiece found in UK house clearance
A rare Salvador Dali painting, discovered during a routine house clearance in the UK, has sold for an astonishing sum at auction, shocking the art world.
Dali painting found in Cambridge sells for £30K
A long-lost Salvador Dali painting, discovered during a Cambridge house clearance, has been auctioned for £30,000 after being bought for just £150.
Rent a Sidney Nolan masterpiece with ArtBank
Discover ArtBank, the innovative service allowing you to rent iconic artworks like Sidney Nolan’s masterpieces for your home or office.
Dalí painting bought for £150 now worth £20K
A forgotten Salvador Dalí artwork purchased for just £150 at a house sale has been authenticated and valued at over £20,000, stunning art experts and the lucky buyer.
John Niven’s 'The Fathers': A Gritty Class Satire
John Niven's latest novel, 'The Fathers,' delivers a sharp and unflinching critique of class divides, blending dark humour with raw social commentary.
Yancey Richardson Gallery’s 30-Year Art Retrospective
A new exhibition at New York's Yancey Richardson Gallery marks three decades of boundary-pushing photography, featuring everything from abandoned porn sets to wild dogs and unexpected knitting projects.
Avoid These DIY Home Renovation Mistakes
Thinking of tackling home improvements yourself? Discover the most frequent DIY blunders—from botched paint jobs to kitchen nightmares—and how to steer clear of them.
Michael Longley's 'A Hundred Doors': A Poetic Gem
Discover the profound beauty of Michael Longley's latest poem, 'A Hundred Doors,' as we delve into its themes, imagery, and emotional resonance in this week's featured poetry.
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