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Man Charged in £400K Damien Hirst Art Heist

A 42-year-old man has been charged following the alleged theft of high-value artwork, clothing, and equipment from the renowned artist Damien Hirst's London warehouse, in a brazen raid worth an estimated £400,000.

Police Probe Could Finally Unmask Banksy's Identity

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.

Banksy targets Royal Courts of Justice with new artwork

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.

Council paints over new Banksy mural at Royal Courts of Justice

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

Masked Gang's Daring Smash-and-Grab Heist in San Jose

Shocking surveillance footage captures the moment a gang of masked thieves executes a daring daylight smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose jewellery store, making off with a fortune in luxury watches and gems.

Vermeer's Masterpiece Mystery: AI Uncovers a Twin Painting

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

Fuze Review: A White-Knuckle London Heist Thriller

Dive into our explosive review of 'Fuze,' the gritty London heist thriller that's setting the cinematic world alight. Discover how David Morrissey and a stellar cast deliver a masterclass in tension and realism.

David Bowie's Secret Art Collection Unveiled in London

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.

Dina Broadhurst's Nude Art at Burning Man 2024

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.

Nazi Heiress Ordered to Return Stolen Painting

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.

Money Heist 'Berlin' Spinoff Sparks Real-Life Crime Fears

Security specialists and fans of the hit Netflix series 'Money Heist' are raising serious concerns that the new 'Berlin' prequel could inspire a dangerous new wave of real-world criminal imitation, mirroring the original show's controversial legacy.

Thieves steal £140k worth of rare Lego in Adelaide heist

In a bizarre and audacious crime, thieves in Adelaide have made off with a colossal Lego collection valued at a staggering A$200,000 (£104,000), targeting rare and highly sought-after sets in a meticulously planned warehouse raid.

Vermeer Copy Stuns Art Experts, Rewrites History

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.

Hockney's 90m Normandy Frieze for London Show

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.

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