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.
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World Cup 2026 Draw Date Revealed for Historic Tournament
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw date has been officially announced, setting the stage for the biggest football tournament in history featuring 48 teams across North America.
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.
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.
Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.
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.
World Cup 2026 Draw Date Confirmed for Vancouver
FIFA announces December 2025 for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup draw in Vancouver, setting the stage for the expanded 48-team tournament across North America.
Nigerian Modernism: Tate's Revolutionary New Exhibition
Tate Modern unveils groundbreaking exhibition showcasing Nigeria's explosive modernist movement, featuring over 150 works that redefine 20th century art history.
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.
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.
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.
New Book Reveals the Making of Basquiat the Icon
A groundbreaking new book reveals the making of Jean-Michel Basquiat, exploring how the New York artist transformed from street poet to global art phenomenon and cultural icon.
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.
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.
Dali Painting Authenticity Investigated by Italian Police
Italian art experts and carabinieri are investigating the authenticity of a Salvador Dali painting in Parma, casting doubt on its provenance and raising questions about art authentication methods.
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.
Andy Warhol's Lost LA Artwork Mystery Finally Solved
After decades of speculation, the truth emerges about Andy Warhol's mysterious Los Angeles artwork that baffled art historians and collectors worldwide.
Trump bids for 2026 World Cup tickets amid legal cases
Donald Trump makes unprecedented move to secure premium 2026 World Cup tickets amid ongoing criminal cases, raising questions about FIFA's allocation process and political influence in football.
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.
Digital Archive Revolution: Black Trans Art at Serpentine
Experience the groundbreaking interactive exhibition at Serpentine North, where gaming meets activism in a powerful exploration of Black trans memory and digital legacy.
Saint Laurent's 'Madame X' stolen from Paris museum
A mysterious theft at a Paris museum sees Yves Saint Laurent's iconic 'Madame X' portrait disappear without a trace, leaving investigators baffled and the art world stunned.
Murniasih: A Life Lived with Unapologetic Desire
Discover the electrifying retrospective of Balinese artist I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, whose bold and sensual artworks challenge conventions at London's latest exhibition.
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