Da Vinci's DNA Extracted from Art, Scientists Say
Scientists may have recovered Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from a 16th-century drawing using a novel, non-invasive technique. Discover the breakthrough and its implications for art history.
Scientists may have recovered Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from a 16th-century drawing using a novel, non-invasive technique. Discover the breakthrough and its implications for art history.
2026 promises a landmark year for American art in the UK, with major exhibitions on Abstract Expressionism, the Harlem Renaissance, and contemporary artists. Discover what's coming to a gallery near you.
Beyoncé has officially become a billionaire, joining an elite group of musicians. Her record-breaking Renaissance Tour and Grammy-winning 'Cowboy Carter' fueled her rise. Read the full story.
Beyoncé has officially become a billionaire, joining an elite group of musicians. Discover how her 'Cowboy Carter' tour and business acumen propelled her to this historic financial milestone.
Banksy unveils a new artwork in Bayswater, London, his first confirmed piece since September. Discover the details and the artist's global impact.
Banksy confirms a new artwork in Bayswater. Discover where to find his rare and fleeting murals across London, Bristol, and global cities before they vanish.
A new Banksy artwork depicting two people looking up at a London skyscraper has emerged near Tottenham Court Road. Discover the details and the artist's recent provocative history.
A new piece of street art believed to be by Banksy has emerged near Tottenham Court Road. Discover the details and its potential political message. Read more.
A new book explores the Hospital of the Innocents in Florence, revealing how the care of abandoned children spurred Renaissance art and modern ideas of childhood.
From Renaissance masterpieces to a £380m bird food industry, the goldfinch's magical allure persists. Discover how a Derbyshire garden and centuries of folklore reveal our deep connection to this red-faced bird.
A British artist has turned her entire Devon home into a continuous, immersive painting. The unique five-bedroom property, now for sale at £2m, includes 400 sq m of artwork. Discover this one-of-a-kind living canvas.
A lost Renaissance painting of the Madonna and Child, discovered in an Oxfordshire garage, has sold for a record £685,000. Discover the story behind this art world sensation.
A controversial AI-generated Christmas mural described as 'Lovecraftian horror' has been removed from Kingston's Riverside Walk following widespread criticism from locals and online backlash.
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' and its musical setting. Explore how this Renaissance poet finds warmth in cold seasons through perfect harmony.
Lubbock removes beloved Buddy Holly glasses crosswalk after Texas governor mandates road safety. Rock and roll tribute falls victim to political artwork ban. Read the full story.
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses television history as expert Henry Sandon discovers an authentic Pablo Picasso ceramic worth a staggering six-figure sum during filming at The Black Country Living Museum.
Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy Carter made headlines at the London premiere of 'Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé', showcasing her remarkable confidence and style alongside her superstar mother.
Manchester United icon Roy Keane's controversial red card against Manchester City has been transformed into a breathtaking piece of football art, capturing one of the Premier League's most dramatic moments.
Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'
Paris's legendary Louvre Museum embarks on its most ambitious transformation since I.M. Pei's pyramid, relocating iconic masterpieces including the Mona Lisa to showcase France's magnificent Crown Jewels in a spectacular new Renaissance gallery setting.
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.
The world-renowned Louvre Museum scrambles to protect priceless artworks from rising Seine waters, moving treasures to higher ground as Paris faces major flood threat.
Exclusive investigation reveals how thieves bypassed world-class security to steal priceless Renaissance treasures from the Louvre in a meticulously planned overnight operation.
The Louvre makes historic restitution of Renaissance artworks plundered by Napoleon's troops from Italian churches, closing a controversial chapter in European art history.
Discover the groundbreaking photography book showcasing Coreen Simpson's intimate portraits of Black cultural icons and everyday elegance from New York's vibrant streets.
In a bizarre Paris art theft, robbers bypassed priceless Chardins and Leonardos for lesser works, revealing what experts call 'astonishingly bad taste' in their selection.
Exclusive investigation reveals catastrophic security lapses at the world's most famous museum as thieves nearly made off with priceless Renaissance treasures in daring midnight raid.
Les Arts Florissants and Amala Dianor Company deliver a breathtaking reinterpretation of Carlo Gesualdo's Renaissance masterpiece, blending haunting madrigals with powerful contemporary choreography in a landmark Barbican performance.
Canadian musician Grimes sparks online frenzy with provocative album cover featuring tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in her latest artistic statement.
A multi-million pound Picasso masterpiece measuring just 7.9cm has mysteriously disappeared during transport to a prestigious London exhibition, leaving art experts and authorities baffled.