Oakland's Nude Mural Sparks Fury and Censorship Demands
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.
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Vermeer Copy Stuns Art Experts, Rewrites History
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.
Handsome Bonhams Auctioneer Hugo Cobb Takes Art World By Storm
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.
Secret swastika found in Nazi daughter's stolen painting
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.
Labour Council's 'Eyesore' Mural Sparks Planning Row
Westminster's Labour council faces a fierce backlash and accusations of hypocrisy after commissioning a massive, brightly coloured mural on a public building without seeking planning permission, in a move branded an 'act of vandalism' by furious locals.
Hockney's 90m Normandy Frieze for London Show
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.
The Lost Prodigies: Art World's Forgotten Geniuses
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.
Art Weekly: Hockney's AI, Venice Protests & £2m Heist
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.
Jupiter Artland Sculpture Park Opens Year-Round
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.
Hadley's Art Prize 2025: £100k Contemporary Art Showcase
Explore the mesmerising shortlist for the prestigious £100,000 Hadley's Art Prize 2025. Discover groundbreaking contemporary works from Britain's most talented artists in this exclusive gallery showcase.
Acclaimed Australian Painter William Robinson Dies Aged 89
Australia mourns the loss of legendary landscape artist William Robinson, celebrated Archibald Prize winner and master of Queensland's breathtaking scenery, who passed away peacefully at 89.
Nazi heiress has stolen masterpiece seized in police raid
German police have confiscated a priceless Expressionist masterpiece by Heinrich Campendonk from the home of 82-year-old Nazi heiress Helga Hengge. The painting, 'Rotes Bild mit Pferden' (Red Picture with Horses), was stolen from its Jewish owner in a for
Art Fraudster's Ex Reveals Life Inside $86M Scandal
Victoria Baker-Harber, the British ex-fiancée of convicted art fraudster Inigo Philbrick, reveals the shocking details of their luxury lifestyle funded by his $86 million scam and her world's dramatic collapse.
Nazi-looted Chagall painting returned after 80 years
A long-lost Marc Chagall painting, stolen by the Nazis in 1940, has been formally returned to the artist's heirs in a poignant ceremony at a Manhattan museum, closing a chapter on an eight-decade quest for justice.
House of Fraser's London Oxford Street Store to Close
The historic House of Fraser store on London's Oxford Street is set to close its doors for good, marking another major blow to the UK's struggling high street and retail sector.
Autumn 2025 Art Preview: Picasso to Marshall in UK
Discover the season's most anticipated art shows across Britain, from a revolutionary Picasso re-hang at Tate Modern to Kerry James Marshall's monumental London debut and the Lee Miller surrealism showcase.
Made in Chelsea Star Jailed in £86m Art Fraud
Exclusive: Former Made in Chelsea star and art world prodigy Alexander 'Alex' Mytton has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a sophisticated £86 million forgery ring that duped elite collectors and shook the international art market to its core.
Nazi-looted painting found in London real estate probe
A priceless 17th-century painting, stolen by Nazis and missing for decades, has been discovered in a London property investigation, sparking an international restitution effort.
Burning Man Art Installation Splits in Catastrophic Failure
Exclusive report on the dramatic structural failure of the 'Spin' art car at Burning Man 2024, leaving its creator devastated and sparking safety discussions at the iconic desert festival.
High Street Horror: Locals Terrified After Daylight Stabbing
Residents in a quiet UK town are living in fear after a brutal daylight stabbing on their local high street. Shopkeepers and customers demand increased police patrols as community safety is shattered.
I Visited Detroit: The Incredible Comeback Story
A first-hand account of exploring Detroit's stunning transformation from a city of derelict ruins to a vibrant hub of art, culture, and innovation. Discover the must-see spots and feel the electric energy of its rebirth.
Grampians' Endemic Plants Inspire New Environmental Art Gallery
Discover how Victoria's Grampians National Park is leveraging its unique endemic flora to create a stunning new environmental art gallery, boosting sustainable tourism and celebrating biodiversity.
Gower Power & Deep Sea Dances: The UK's Art Week
From the rugged Gower Peninsula to London's avant-garde galleries, the UK art scene erupts with powerful new exhibitions. Discover deep-sea video installations, millennial masculinity explorations, and a major Barbara Hepworth retrospective.
Inigo Philbrick: The £86m Art World Swindle Exposed
Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.
Doris Lockhart, Saatchi's Legendary Archivist, Dies at 86
Celebrating the life and immense, yet often private, influence of Doris Lockhart, the visionary archivist whose meticulous work was the bedrock of the Saatchi Gallery's legendary collection and the booming British art market.
George Lucas's £1.5bn Museum Lands in Los Angeles
Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.
Elton John 'Big Yins' Mural Appears in Glasgow
A striking new street art tribute to Sir Elton John, dubbed 'Big Yins', has emerged in Glasgow, playfully nodding to his iconic style and upcoming tour, sparking delight and debate amongst locals.
Betty Grumble's Raucous Edinburgh Fringe Rebellion
Betty Grumble's latest show at the Edinburgh Fringe is a fearless, flesh-filled manifesto against patriarchal norms. Our review delves into this provocative and poetic performance.
BBC Exposes 110-Year-Old Lost Masterpiece As Elaborate Fake
A painting lost for over a century, a trail of false leads, and a BBC investigation that uncovered a shocking art world deception. The incredible true story of 'The Fortune Teller'.
Hepworth's colourful sculptures showcased in St Ives
A stunning new exhibition in St Ives showcases Barbara Hepworth's lesser-known colourful sculptures, offering a fresh perspective on her iconic work.
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