Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie breaks with 80-year tradition as corporation confirms no oil painting will commemorate his controversial tenure. Discover why the honour has been withheld.
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.
From Russian attacks on Kyiv to a stunning drone portrait of David Hockney in Saltaire - The Guardian's picture editors select Friday's most powerful global images.
King Charles beams in a new official portrait released for his 77th birthday. The monarch is celebrating with engagements in South Wales amidst ongoing royal duties and health treatment.
Tess Daly received her MBE at Windsor Castle, joined by her lookalike daughter Phoebe in a cream Self-Portrait lace dress, a favourite brand of the Princess of Wales. Discover how to get the look.
Discover the remarkable story behind Victor Wedderburn's acclaimed photograph capturing beauty store worker Melanie Janet, revealing the hidden artistic moments in everyday London life.
The BBC faces a major credibility crisis after an internal investigation revealed serious breaches of impartiality, including doctored footage of Donald Trump and biased social media activity by senior staff.
Kensington Palace condemns Paris Match for publishing an intimate portrait of the Princess of Wales, reigniting debate about media intrusion following previous photo controversies.
Groundbreaking discovery at New York's Metropolitan Museum as advanced imaging uncovers hidden self-portrait beneath Vincent van Gogh's 1886 painting 'The Potato Peeler', rewriting art history.
Veteran BBC broadcaster Charles Nove has left his position after conducting a contentious interview with Sarah, Duchess of York about her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about editorial standards at the corporation.
Previously unseen photographs show Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in a rare, informal moment astride a wooden horse at Buckingham Palace, captured by American artist Arnold Friberg in a session that reveals the monarch's unexpected playful side.
A captivating Pablo Picasso portrait of his lover Dora Maar has fetched an astonishing £34.7 million at Sotheby's London, showcasing enduring demand for the master's wartime works.
BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent reveals the emotional story behind her recent on-air appearance that sparked viewer worry and concern about her wellbeing.
Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.
The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme faces cancellation as part of sweeping cuts to BBC Two's daytime schedule, leaving staff in turmoil and viewers facing significant changes to their daily programming.
A German museum's social media post featuring Taylor Swift's portrait sparked confusion as followers mistook the pop icon for a 19th-century Pre-Raphaelite painting, creating an unexpected art world sensation.
BBC boss Tim Davie confronts mounting pressure as he's summoned to explain a controversial breakfast meeting between Labour's Lisa Nandy and BBC executives in the House of Commons library.
BBC Breakfast stars Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt reveal significant changes to their presenting schedule, sparking viewer reactions and speculation about the show's future direction.
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty faces criticism after issuing an on-air apology for interrupting a government minister, with viewers calling the move 'unnecessary' and praising her interviewing style.
Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, makes her fashion debut with a breathtaking Self-Portrait collection at just 21 years old. Fashion editors predict instant sell-out success for the rising style icon's first design venture.
Apple Martin, the 20-year-old daughter of Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, has landed her first major fashion campaign with luxury brand Self-Portrait, marking her entry into the modelling world.
BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones was forced to apologise to viewers after accidentally revealing a surprise guest's identity before their planned appearance on the popular daytime show.
The BBC announces major scheduling changes for autumn 2024, moving quiz show favourites University Challenge and Mastermind to new time slots while introducing new programmes like The Assembly and The Chop.
BBC's new historical drama 'Riot Women' faces massive backlash as viewers brand it 'patronising feminist nonsense' and accuse producers of rewriting British history for modern agendas.
Royal correspondent Jennie Bond analyses the Princess of Wales's first official portrait since her cancer diagnosis, revealing subtle but significant changes in her appearance and demeanour.
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A groundbreaking documentary reveals the extraordinary friendship between fashion icon Kate Moss and legendary painter Lucian Freud, exploring their creative synergy and intimate portrait sessions that produced some of Freud's most remarkable late works.
New exhibition reveals intimate portraits and unseen works capturing the profound relationship between David Hockney and Don Bachardy in 1960s California, a pivotal moment in queer art history.
Step inside a stunning new exhibition showcasing legendary photographic portraits of cultural icons including Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, and a surprisingly mischievous elephant captured by master photographers.
The National Portrait Gallery's stunning new exhibition reveals Cecil Beaton's extraordinary journey from royal photographer to Vogue visionary, capturing 20th century style icons.