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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.

Middle-class gym thief hunted by victim across London

Jordana Seal's life turned upside down when her purse was stolen from a locked gym locker. Now she's hunting the middle-class thief herself after making shocking discoveries about the culprit's identity and spending spree.

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.

Urgent Warning: New Car Theft Epidemic Sweeps UK

Motorists across Britain are being targeted by a sophisticated new keyless car theft method. Learn how criminals are exploiting this shocking vulnerability and the essential steps to protect your vehicle.

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.

Police dismantle £3m rural crime gang in dramatic raids

Exclusive: Wiltshire Police dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group behind a massive wave of agricultural and construction equipment thefts across the South West, making multiple arrests in a major operation.

UK's Best Fine Art Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

Folkestone Triennial 2024: Coastal Art Transformation

The Folkestone Triennial 2024 transforms the Kent coast into a stunning open-air gallery with 14 groundbreaking installations. Explore how this major contemporary art event revitalises public spaces from 31 August.

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