UK's 2026 Exhibition Guide: Art, Fashion & Culture
Plan your cultural year with our guide to 2026's major UK exhibitions, featuring Hockney, Kahlo, Schiaparelli, and more. Book your tickets now for a thought-provoking journey.
Plan your cultural year with our guide to 2026's major UK exhibitions, featuring Hockney, Kahlo, Schiaparelli, and more. Book your tickets now for a thought-provoking journey.
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.
2026 promises a landmark year for American art in the UK, with major exhibitions featuring Basquiat, O'Keeffe, and contemporary digital pioneers. Discover the full schedule.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris receives an historic donation of 61 Henri Matisse pieces, many portraying his daughter Marguerite, kept in the family for decades. Discover the story.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
Absurd, official-looking signs have appeared in Christchurch, New Zealand, sparking confusion and joy. Discover the guerrilla art project behind the playful public intervention.
Christine Hazell, 88, began drawing six months ago. With progressive memory loss, her raw portraits have become an Instagram sensation, praised by Tracey Emin, and will feature in four UK exhibitions. Discover her inspiring story.
Australian-born sculptor Ron Mueck unveils his largest-ever exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW, featuring 12 hyperrealistic works. Discover the profound impact of his unsettlingly lifelike figures.
From the V&A's new Islamic gallery opening to a world-record egg sale at auction, we round up the biggest stories in art and design this week. Discover the highlights.
Podcaster Abbie Chatfield debuts her painting series on Instagram, sparking a wave of fan support and purchase offers, alongside some harsh criticism. Discover the mixed reaction.
Discover the ultimate guide to UK Christmas culture with theatre shows, film releases, music concerts and art exhibitions across Britain. Plan your festive season now!
An Atlanta art appraiser is sued for allegedly selling $20 million in counterfeit art, including fake works attributed to Banksy and Salvador Dali. Read the full investigation.
Iranian-American artist Tala Madani uses AI-generated robot children to challenge societal expectations of women in her powerful London exhibition at Pilar Corrias until 17 January.
A review of Bridget Riley's 'Learning to See' exhibition at Turner Contemporary, Margate. Experience the mesmerising optical art that challenges perception and leaves visitors in awe. Plan your visit now.
David Shrigley's Exhibition of Old Rope, priced at £1 million, offers a witty critique of art market excess. Discover this thought-provoking London installation.
Discover how Joseph Wright of Derby's revolutionary use of light and shadow creates theatrical masterpieces in the National Gallery's stunning new exhibition that reveals Britain's industrial dawn.
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.
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.
A remarkable collection of early William Scott paintings, hidden from public view for over seven decades, has been rediscovered at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, offering fresh insights into the artist's celebrated career.
The iconic Louvre Museum partners with Washington's National Gallery of Art to launch an innovative digital platform, bringing priceless artworks to global audiences through immersive virtual experiences.
A Wollongong art exhibition featuring Jesus Christ portrayed in Aboriginal flag colours has ignited fierce community debate, with critics labelling it 'deeply offensive' while supporters defend it as cultural dialogue.
Christopher Stevens reviews BBC's gripping new art world investigation series where experts uncover forged masterpieces in this thrilling cultural whodunnit.
Discover the remarkable life of Christopher Mullan, the visionary Belfast-born artist who transformed urban landscapes and mentored a generation of street artists before his tragic passing at 46.
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.
A groundbreaking exhibition showcases AI-generated images that defy human understanding, revealing how artificial intelligence perceives reality in ways our minds cannot grasp.
A scathing French Senate report reveals catastrophic financial losses and management failures in the Louvre's blockbuster Leonardo da Vinci exhibition, raising serious questions about cultural governance.
Discover how a Wiltshire-based artist has brought vibrant life to a historic London church with an extraordinary art installation that's captivating visitors and locals alike.
The Royal Academy's landmark exhibition unveils the extraordinary textile sculptures of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee, celebrating her radical transformation of fibre into monumental art forms.
Florida gallery owner Leslie Roberts loses prized Andy Warhol artworks worth millions in sophisticated fraud scheme involving rare designer toys and international shipping.