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Met Museum Vandalised: Paintings Torn from Walls

A brazen act of vandalism at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has left priceless artworks damaged after a visitor deliberately tore paintings from their mountings. Joshua Vavrin faces multiple charges following the disturbing incident that has shaken

Wright of Derby: National Gallery's Revolutionary Exhibition

London's National Gallery unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Joseph Wright of Derby's masterful use of light and scientific themes, positioning the 18th-century artist as Britain's first true painter of the Enlightenment era.

Andrea Bocelli sings in John Lewis Christmas ad 2024

The legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli provides the breathtaking soundtrack to this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, performing a stunning rendition of 'Hallelujah' alongside the adorable Snapper the Venus flytrap.

John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad Teaser Drops Early

John Lewis has sent Christmas enthusiasts into a frenzy with the surprise release of their 2025 advert teaser, featuring a magical snow globe and nostalgic soundtrack that's already breaking the internet.

John Lewis 2025 Christmas Advert Preview

Get an exclusive first look at the John Lewis Christmas 2025 advert strategy. Discover what magical themes and emotional storytelling the retail giant is planning for next year's highly anticipated festive campaign.

Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million

A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'

Picasso's Dora Maar portrait sells for £34.7M

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.

Lost Picasso Painting Mystery Solved After 30 Years

A missing Picasso still-life painting has been located in a Spanish private collection after vanishing from public view for three decades, solving one of the art world's enduring mysteries.

John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 Review

Our exclusive review of the highly anticipated John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 reveals whether this premium beauty countdown delivers value for money with its luxury skincare and makeup selections.

Cotswolds village bans black doors without permission

The picturesque village of Blockley in the Cotswolds faces controversy as heritage rules require residents to obtain special permission for painting their front doors black, sparking debates about preservation versus personal freedom.

Frieda Hughes: Art Beyond Famous Parents

Discover how Frieda Hughes, daughter of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, has forged her own remarkable path as a celebrated painter and poet in her compelling new London exhibition.

Swifties Flock to Museum After Taylor's Painting Reference

Taylor Swift's artistic reference to John Everett Millais' 'Ophelia' in her 'Fortnight' music video has sparked a pilgrimage of Swifties to Frankfurt's Städel Museum, creating an unexpected cultural phenomenon blending pop music with 19th-century art.

Swifties Transform Museum Experience with Art Discovery

A German museum's John Everett Millais painting gains viral attention after Taylor Swift fans draw unexpected parallels to the pop star's latest album, creating both excitement and concern among art traditionalists.

Dana Schutz: One Big Animal at Thomas Dane Gallery

American artist Dana Schutz returns to London with her electrifying new exhibition 'One Big Animal' at Thomas Dane Gallery, showcasing her signature blend of psychological intensity and painterly brilliance.

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