The National Gallery secures Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Virgin and Child with Infant St. John the Baptist' in major acquisition supported by Hans Rausing's generosity and American philanthropy.
A landmark court case over a Banksy mural has sparked a debate on criminal damage versus art preservation, leaving police and art world in a quandary.
A bombshell police investigation in South Gloucestershire may hold the key to finally revealing the true identity of the world's most famous anonymous artist, Banksy, after a local council inquiry into a disputed mural.
The anonymous street artist Banksy has claimed a new piece on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, featuring striking green paint splatters, in a move interpreted as a commentary on the UK justice system.
Mysterious street artist Banksy unveils a powerful new politically-charged mural in North London, sparking a frenzy among fans and art lovers just weeks before the General Election.
In a controversial move, Westminster Council has painted over a powerful new Banksy mural depicting a protester being struck by a judge's gavel. The artwork, which appeared overnight on the Royal Courts of Justice, sparked immediate debate about art, prot
A stunning art world discovery: two near-identical versions of Vermeer's 'Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window' have been authenticated. Explore how modern technology and traditional expertise solved a centuries-old mystery and what it reveals about sp
A professional luxury reseller shares the shocking moment she discovered a counterfeit item in her own collection, revealing the expert tips you need to avoid being scammed.
A priceless 18th-century portrait, stolen by the Nazis during World War II, has been miraculously recovered in Argentina after an 80-year odyssey, marking a major victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.
A TikTok user's dream buy turns into a nightmare after a luxury bag authentication reveals her £150 'Gucci' find is a worthless fake. Discover the red flags she missed.
An extraordinary exhibition of David Bowie's privately owned art collection, featuring works by Damien Hirst and Henry Moore, is set to dazzle fans at Sotheby's. Discover how to view these priceless pieces that adorned his homes.
Discover the Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart's crown jewel where 19th-century industrial heritage meets cutting-edge contemporary art and unparalleled luxury in the heart of Tasmania.
Australian artist Dina Broadhurst showcases her nude photography in a custom-built desert art car at Burning Man 2024, blending high art with festival culture in the Nevada desert.
Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a convicted Nazi art thief, must surrender a valuable 17th-century Dutch painting stolen from a Jewish family in 1943 after a Munich court ruling.
Argentine authorities have seized a priceless 15th-century Italian painting, stolen by Nazis during WWII, in a dramatic art recovery operation near Buenos Aires.
A creative boyfriend has stunned social media by using optical illusion art to disguise his partner's ageing Peugeot 107, making dents and scratches vanish with a breathtaking pavement painting.
A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre pits the visceral, political work of Mona Hatoum against the modernist mastery of Alberto Giacometti, creating a stunning dialogue across decades.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.