Tate staff stage week-long strike over pay dispute
Tate gallery staff are striking for a week over below-inflation pay rises, with reports of employees using food banks. The action coincides with a major exhibition opening.
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Louvre closes gallery due to structural weaknesses
The Louvre Museum closes its Campana Gallery after an audit reveals structural beam weaknesses. This comes weeks after a major jewellery heist. Discover the latest on the museum's challenges.
75% of Gen Z choose art galleries over nightclubs
A new study reveals 75% of Gen Z would rather visit an art gallery than go clubbing. Discover how Samsung's Frame TV is making art accessible to all.
Shrigley's £1 Million Old Rope Art Exhibition Opens
Turner Prize-nominated artist David Shrigley exhibits a 10-tonne pile of discarded rope priced at £1 million. Explore this provocative statement on art's value at London's Stephen Friedman Gallery.
Why I Stopped Judging Art Gallery Photographers
A visitor's change of heart on photographing art after being profoundly moved by a painting at Tate Britain. Discover why capturing art can be deeply personal.
Shrigley's £1m Rope Art Challenges Art World Values
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.
Joseph Wright's Shadows Illuminate National Gallery
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.
Wright of Derby: National Gallery's Revolutionary Exhibition
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.
Nottingham's Community Art Gallery Triumphs Against Odds
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.
Louvre teams with Washington gallery for digital art platform
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.
Art Detectives: Hunt for Fake Old Masters
Christopher Stevens reviews BBC's gripping new art world investigation series where experts uncover forged masterpieces in this thrilling cultural whodunnit.
Climate activist jailed for London art gallery soup protest
A climate activist who threw tomato soup over a protected painting at London's Courtauld Gallery has been sentenced to prison, sparking debate about environmental protest methods.
Christopher Mullan: Street Art Pioneer Dies at 46
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.
Artes Mundi 11: Wales Hosts Major Contemporary Art Prize
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.
Gallery visits slash stress and boost mental health
New research reveals that regular art gallery visits can significantly reduce stress levels and improve mental health outcomes. Discover how cultural engagement is becoming recognised as a powerful wellness tool.
Kate Bryan: How to Love Art Without the Intimidation
Discover how art curator Kate Bryan is dismantling cultural barriers with her new book 'How to Love Art', making galleries accessible to everyone through practical tips and infectious enthusiasm.
Lost Picasso Painting Mystery Solved After 30 Years
A missing Picasso still-life painting has been located in a Spanish private collection after vanishing from public view for three decades, solving one of the art world's enduring mysteries.
Louvre's masterpieces in digital art heist protest
In a stunning act of creative protest, anonymous artists have digitally 'stolen' the Louvre's most famous residents, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, to create a powerful commentary on cultural appropriation and modern politics.
NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out
In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.
Broadway musicians and actors authorise strike action
New York's theatre district faces unprecedented disruption as Broadway musicians and actors overwhelmingly vote to authorise strike action in contract disputes, threatening to darken world-famous venues.
Secret art collective shares gallery memberships
An underground network is enabling struggling artists to access premium exhibitions through shared membership cards, challenging London's exclusive art scene in a bold act of creative solidarity.
Sydney's Coastline Transformed by Sculpture by Sea 2025
Sydney's iconic Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk has been transformed into a breathtaking open-air gallery for Sculpture by Sea 2025, featuring monumental works from international artists against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
Graciela Iturbide's Photography Retrospective Stuns New York
Discover the mesmerising world of Graciela Iturbide as her groundbreaking photography retrospective opens in New York, showcasing five decades of iconic imagery from Mexico and beyond.
Frieze Art Fair: The Millionaires' Playground
An exclusive review of Frieze Art Fair London 2025 reveals a world of astronomical prices and elite collectors, where art becomes the ultimate luxury commodity for the super-rich.
Dana Schutz: One Big Animal at Thomas Dane Gallery
American artist Dana Schutz returns to London with her electrifying new exhibition 'One Big Animal' at Thomas Dane Gallery, showcasing her signature blend of psychological intensity and painterly brilliance.
London's Video Art Revolution: Paradigm Shift Exhibition
A groundbreaking exhibition at London's 180 Studios showcases how video art has transformed from experimental medium to cultural powerhouse, featuring pioneering artists who changed how we see the world.
Maret Anne Sara's haunting Turbine Hall masterpiece at Tate Modern
Norwegian artist Maret Anne Sara transforms Tate Modern's Turbine Hall into an immersive sonic landscape exploring Sámi heritage and environmental consciousness in this breathtaking installation.
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.
Street Art Titans Fairey, Hirst & Invader Shake London
A groundbreaking exhibition at Newport Street Gallery brings together three revolutionary artists in a provocative display that challenges traditional art boundaries and celebrates urban creativity.
Sean Scully: How rectangles contain human suffering
An emotional journey through Sean Scully's latest exhibition at Houghton Hall, where minimalist rectangles become powerful vessels of human pain and resilience.
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