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Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

Oprah Winfrey targeted by thief at book awards

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey became the unexpected victim of a sophisticated theft during the prestigious National Book Awards ceremony in Manhattan, where a thief made off with her custom-made Judith Leiber purse containing priceless items.

Sagarika Sundaram's Hypnotic Art Takes London

Experience the mesmerising world of Sagarika Sundaram as her acclaimed solo exhibition arrives in London, showcasing textile art that challenges perceptions of identity and tradition.

Frieze London's Barbenheimer Moment with Paris Rival

London's premier art fair faces unprecedented competition from Paris as both cities launch major autumn events simultaneously, creating a cultural showdown that's dividing the global art elite.

Canterbury Cathedral hosts underground graffiti exhibition

In an unprecedented fusion of heritage and contemporary art, Canterbury Cathedral transforms its underground car park into a vibrant street art showcase featuring works from Peckham's creative community, bridging centuries of artistic expression.

Hockney & Bachardy: A Queer Californian Art Story

New exhibition reveals intimate portraits and unseen works capturing the profound relationship between David Hockney and Don Bachardy in 1960s California, a pivotal moment in queer art history.

London's drink-painting art exhibition revealed

Discover London's revolutionary 'Art of Drink' exhibition where wine and cocktails transform into painting tools, creating stunning edible artworks in real-time interactive displays.

Nigerian Modernism: Tate's Groundbreaking Show

Discover how Tate Modern's landmark exhibition redefines art history, showcasing the vibrant genius of Nigeria's modernist pioneers in London's most ambitious African art showcase.

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.

Met Gala 2025: Date change and potential venue move

Fashion's biggest night faces unprecedented changes as organisers plan to move the 2025 Met Gala to May's first Monday and potentially relocate from its traditional home at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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.

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