Your essential weekly art digest: David Hockney experiments with AI, Venice Biennale faces protests, a £2m sculpture is stolen, and the V&A's new video game exhibition opens. All the major stories from the global art scene.
Exclusive: Chinese authorities are attempting to block Telegram in Bangkok, pressuring Thai officials in a major escalation of its digital censorship efforts beyond its borders. Pavel Durov's encrypted app faces new global threat.
Explore the mesmerising shortlist for the prestigious £100,000 Hadley's Art Prize 2025. Discover groundbreaking contemporary works from Britain's most talented artists in this exclusive gallery showcase.
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
Exclusive: Former Made in Chelsea star and art world prodigy Alexander 'Alex' Mytton has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a sophisticated £86 million forgery ring that duped elite collectors and shook the international art market to its core.
Exclusive: Burmese political cartoonist Sai, who escaped Myanmar's junta, is now being targeted by Chinese censorship demands to remove his work from a Thai university exhibition, raising serious concerns about transnational repression and artistic freedo
Exclusive report on the dramatic structural failure of the 'Spin' art car at Burning Man 2024, leaving its creator devastated and sparking safety discussions at the iconic desert festival.
From the rugged Gower Peninsula to London's avant-garde galleries, the UK art scene erupts with powerful new exhibitions. Discover deep-sea video installations, millennial masculinity explorations, and a major Barbara Hepworth retrospective.
Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.
Celebrating the life and immense, yet often private, influence of Doris Lockhart, the visionary archivist whose meticulous work was the bedrock of the Saatchi Gallery's legendary collection and the booming British art market.
Irish-language rap trio Kneecap alleges a covert campaign, linked to Israeli intelligence, pressured London venues to cancel their shows, raising serious questions about free speech and foreign interference in the UK.
A vibrant Barbara Hepworth sculpture, celebrated for its bold use of colour, has been secured for public display in the UK after a successful fundraising campaign.
A bizarre yet captivating art installation featuring Adam Kay and Goldfrapp has taken centre stage in Aubrey Levinthal's latest exhibition, 'Waeve'. Discover the surreal blend of music and visual art.
Remembering Kay Dunbar, the co-founder of the Affordable Art Fair, whose passion for democratising art left an indelible mark on the creative world.
A striking painting by Turner Prize-winning artist Chris Ofili is set to go under the hammer for the first time, with expectations soaring up to £15 million.
A groundbreaking exhibition in New York merges music and visual art, showcasing how legendary songs have inspired artists across generations. Discover the harmony between sound and canvas.
Indigenous artist Gaypalani Wanambi has claimed the prestigious NATSIAA 2025 award for her breathtaking artwork crafted from discarded road signs, blending tradition with contemporary sustainability.
The Edinburgh Art Festival presents a striking exhibition reinterpreting the Crusades through contemporary art, sparking dialogue on history and identity.
Comedian Johnny Vegas unveils a touching public art initiative, bringing joy and creativity to local communities. Discover how his project is brightening up urban spaces.
From Jeremy Deller’s Welsh-inspired installations to Rubens’ dramatic masterpieces and Edinburgh’s vibrant art scene, discover the week’s top exhibitions across the UK.
Legendary graffiti artist Lady Pink brings her vibrant and rebellious art to London in a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating her four-decade career.
Discover the lesser-known wonders of Bangkok, from secret temples to underground markets, in this insider's guide to Thailand's bustling capital.
Discover ArtBank, the innovative service allowing you to rent iconic artworks like Sidney Nolan’s masterpieces for your home or office.
A shocking shooting at a bustling Bangkok shopping mall has left three dead and several wounded, sparking panic and a swift police response.
A revolutionary exhibition in Paris showcases AI-generated works inspired by James Joyce and Pablo Picasso, marking a bold new era in art and technology.
The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) has dismissed allegations of censorship after removing Derek Jarman's 'The Angelic Conversation' from its exhibition, citing technical reasons rather than content concerns.
A groundbreaking exhibition highlights the contributions of Black women artists, challenging historical biases and reshaping the art world.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrates the groundbreaking career of Janet Dawson, a trailblazing Australian artist, with a major retrospective showcasing her vibrant and influential works.
The Folkestone Triennial returns with a striking showcase of contemporary art, featuring thought-provoking installations that challenge perceptions of war and human resilience.
Explore the latest in global art, from surreal Arctic exhibitions to groundbreaking pleasure-themed installations. Discover the artists pushing boundaries this week.