The National Gallery secures Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Virgin and Child with Infant St. John the Baptist' in major acquisition supported by Hans Rausing's generosity and American philanthropy.
A landmark court case over a Banksy mural has sparked a debate on criminal damage versus art preservation, leaving police and art world in a quandary.
An in-depth look at Caspar Jopling, the art dealer and ex-husband of Ellie Goulding, exploring his elite social circle, royal connections, and new romance with Olivia Wilde.
A bombshell police investigation in South Gloucestershire may hold the key to finally revealing the true identity of the world's most famous anonymous artist, Banksy, after a local council inquiry into a disputed mural.
The anonymous street artist Banksy has claimed a new piece on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, featuring striking green paint splatters, in a move interpreted as a commentary on the UK justice system.
Mysterious street artist Banksy unveils a powerful new politically-charged mural in North London, sparking a frenzy among fans and art lovers just weeks before the General Election.
In a controversial move, Westminster Council has painted over a powerful new Banksy mural depicting a protester being struck by a judge's gavel. The artwork, which appeared overnight on the Royal Courts of Justice, sparked immediate debate about art, prot
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
Shocking bodycam footage captures the bizarre reaction of a drug dealer in Westminster after officers uncover a massive cocaine haul hidden in a stolen vehicle.
Pop star Ellie Goulding is painting the town red with new beau, art dealer Armando Perez, while her ex-husband Caspar Jopling is also embracing single life. The singer was seen beaming with contentment in London, signalling a fresh start after her split f
A priceless 18th-century portrait, stolen by the Nazis during World War II, has been miraculously recovered in Argentina after an 80-year odyssey, marking a major victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.
A Nottingham drug dealer's audacious attempt to swallow a cocaine-filled sandwich as police closed in ended in a medical emergency and a prison sentence. Read the full story of the bungled escape plan.
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.
Discover the Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart's crown jewel where 19th-century industrial heritage meets cutting-edge contemporary art and unparalleled luxury in the heart of Tasmania.
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.
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.
Argentine authorities have seized a priceless 15th-century Italian painting, stolen by Nazis during WWII, in a dramatic art recovery operation near Buenos Aires.
A creative boyfriend has stunned social media by using optical illusion art to disguise his partner's ageing Peugeot 107, making dents and scratches vanish with a breathtaking pavement painting.
Kennedy Alexandra Lincoln, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for supplying the ketamine that contributed to actor Matthew Perry's death.
Exclusive: Jessica Impiazzi, the so-called 'Ketamine Queen' and former reality star, faces jail after pleading guilty to running a sophisticated drug operation from her luxury apartment.
A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre pits the visceral, political work of Mona Hatoum against the modernist mastery of Alberto Giacometti, creating a stunning dialogue across decades.
A controversial public mural in Oakland, California, depicting nude figures has ignited a fierce debate about art, censorship, and public decency, with local officials demanding its removal.
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.
Meet the 40-year-old auctioneer from Bonhams, Hugo Cobb, who is captivating the international art scene with his Harrow education, sharp expertise, and striking resemblance to a storybook prince.
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.
David Hockney's monumental 90-metre 'Normandy' frieze, a vibrant celebration of the French countryside, is coming to London in a major exhibition. Discover this immersive masterpiece at the Lightroom gallery.
An investigation into the tragic fates of artistic geniuses who captivated the world, only to be abandoned by the fickle art establishment and forgotten by history.
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.
An Albanian drug dealer, twice deported from Britain, brazenly sneaked back into the country on a small dinghy to resume his lucrative cocaine operation, a court has heard. Read the full shocking story of his audacious return and subsequent arrest.
Jupiter Artland, the award-winning contemporary sculpture park near Edinburgh, is abandoning its seasonal model to welcome visitors 365 days a year, offering a stunning artistic experience in nature for every season.