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Betty Parsons: Beyond Rothko & Pollock

A groundbreaking London exhibition reveals how gallery owner Betty Parsons launched Rothko, Pollock and other abstract expressionist legends while maintaining her own scintillating artistic practice.

Whitney's Surreal Sixties Exhibition Transforms NYC

The Whitney Museum of American Art unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the psychedelic and surrealist art that defined 1960s counterculture, featuring mind-bending works that challenged reality itself.

Lisa Herfeldt's Sinister Silicon Gun Sculptures

German artist Lisa Herfeldt creates hyper-realistic silicone gun sculptures that blur the line between object and organism, provoking questions about violence and sentience in everyday objects.

Marthe Donas: Belgium's dazzling modernist revival

A groundbreaking exhibition in Belgium finally gives modernist pioneer Marthe Donas the recognition she deserves, showcasing her revolutionary abstract works that captivated early 20th-century Europe.

Gilbert & George's Egyptian Art & Abramović's Epic in London

Explore London's electrifying art scene with Gilbert & George's Ancient Egypt exhibition at White Cube and Marina Abramović's provocative performance at the Royal Academy. Your essential guide to the capital's cultural highlights.

Hockney's iPad Yorkshire drawings at auction

Discover how the legendary artist David Hockney embraced digital technology to create stunning iPad artworks celebrating the Yorkshire countryside, now available for collectors.

Abramović's Balkan Erotic Epic: Skeleton Orgies in London

Legendary performance artist Marina Abramović returns to London with her provocative 'Balkan Erotic Epic,' featuring skeletal orgies, breast-kneading rituals, and phallic symbolism that explores ancient Slavic traditions.

Italian police dismantle major Dali art forgery ring

Italian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated forgery operation that produced and sold counterfeit Salvador Dali artworks across Europe for nearly two decades, with estimated sales reaching millions.

Folkestone Triennial 2024: Kent's Spectacular Art Festival

The Folkestone Triennial 2024 is set to transform the Kent coast with breathtaking public art installations from 31 August. Discover world-class sculptures, performances, and interactive pieces by renowned artists, celebrating creativity in this historic

Lost Keith Haring Mural Found at Charing Cross Station

A long-lost mural by iconic pop artist Keith Haring, painted in 1986, has been miraculously rediscovered hidden behind hoardings at London's Charing Cross station during renovation works, offering a priceless glimpse into the city's street art history.

Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average

Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.

Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags

Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.

Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k

A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.

Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam

Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.

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