Frida Kahlo painting sells for record $55 million
Frida Kahlo's self-portrait 'El sueño' sold for a record $55 million at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive work by a female artist ever sold at auction.
Frida Kahlo's self-portrait 'El sueño' sold for a record $55 million at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive work by a female artist ever sold at auction.
The Corona Capital music festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in Mexico City with a multi-stage lineup. See the photo gallery from this major international cultural event.
José Antonio Kast advances to Chile's presidential runoff with hardline immigration and crime policies. The far-right candidate faces Communist rival Jeannette Jara on 14 December.
Gracie Friel Thewlis, daughter of actors Anna Friel and David Thewlis, performed her first major live show in Bristol this week, opening for Nell Mescal. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter is pursuing music rather than acting.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny won five awards, including Album of the Year, at the 2025 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas. Discover the full list of winners and memorable performances.
The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards celebrated the best in Latin music. Bad Bunny leads the pack with 12 nominations. Discover the winners and the most daring red carpet fashion.
The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations are out, with UK talent making impressive showings across pop, rock, and alternative categories. Discover which British stars are leading the charge for music's biggest honours.
Discover how British henna artists are transforming traditional mehndi into contemporary wearable art, creating a cultural boom that celebrates identity and heritage through intricate hand designs.
Latin music superstar Daddy Yankee reveals ambitious plans to become NFL team owner, joining forces with former Barcelona president in groundbreaking sports investment move.
Australian dream pop sensation Hatchie returns with her breathtaking third album 'Liquorice', delivering her most confident and sonically adventurous work yet.
Pop innovator Charli XCX reveals details about her highly anticipated sixth studio album 'Brat', promising her most personal work yet with a bold green aesthetic and intimate club-inspired sound.
Discover how Nottingham's pioneering community-run art gallery is thriving against the odds, championing diverse artists and becoming a blueprint for cultural resilience across the UK.
Ugandan photographer Stacey Gillian Abe launches groundbreaking Indiegogo campaign to challenge perceptions of slavery and identity through powerful visual storytelling.
Lidl brings a taste of the USA to British shelves with classic American snacks. We taste-tested everything from Twinkies to Pop-Tarts to reveal which imports are worth your money.
Groundbreaking new research reveals the enduring impact of music legends David Bowie and Kate Bush, who've been voted the most influential British artists of all time in a comprehensive study of 2,000 adults.
In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.
The prestigious Artes Mundi 11 prize exhibition launches across Wales, featuring eight international artists competing for £40,000 award. Discover groundbreaking contemporary art in Cardiff, Llandudno and Aberystwyth until March 2025.
Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, disdain for artistic pretension, and the playful spontaneity behind her groundbreaking new work.
Discover how Pennsylvania is transforming from industrial heartland to Latin music epicentre, with vibrant scenes from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh reshaping American cultural geography.
British tattoo studios are leading a compassionate movement to remove and transform Nazi and extremist tattoos, offering individuals a chance to leave their past behind through meaningful cover-up art.
Discover how leading contemporary artists including Chris Ofili, Lindsey Mendick and Ragnar Kjartansson use carefully curated playlists to unlock their creative potential and transform their studios into spaces of musical inspiration.
The late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla receives posthumous recognition as the first female Latin artist to feature on a monumental Los Angeles billboard, celebrating her enduring legacy three decades after her tragic death.
A stunning cinematic journey through Paraguayan mythology where a jaguar's spirit inhabits a human body, blurring the lines between animal and man in this Guardian-reviewed masterpiece.
Argentine President Javier Milei faces collapsing approval ratings as his radical economic reforms fail to curb hyperinflation, with new polls revealing growing public discontent and comparisons to Trump's political style.
Liverpool's Tate gallery unveils spectacular anniversary exhibition pairing JMW Turner's dramatic seascapes with Damien Hirst's controversial shark in formaldehyde, promising visitors an unforgettable artistic journey.
Grammy-winning superstar Rosalía delivered an electrifying impromptu performance in Madrid's bustling Sol square, treating fans to hits from her acclaimed Motomami album in a spontaneous street spectacle.
Discover how Australian indie-rock quartet The Belair Lip Bombs are taking the music world by storm with their raw energy and determination to give their musical dreams 'a proper crack'.
In an unprecedented display of creative defiance, thousands of Cuban artists have taken to the streets of Havana in a massive exhibition challenging government restrictions on artistic expression.
Groundbreaking interview reveals how D'Angelo's iconic sound was shaped by the powerful influence of Black female artists, from gospel roots to contemporary R&B.
Discover the groundbreaking photography book showcasing Coreen Simpson's intimate portraits of Black cultural icons and everyday elegance from New York's vibrant streets.