Readers' Best Photographs: Icy Swims and Lupins
Explore a breathtaking collection of Guardian readers' photographs, featuring daring icy swims and stunning lupin fields. Discover the beauty captured by our community.
Explore a breathtaking collection of Guardian readers' photographs, featuring daring icy swims and stunning lupin fields. Discover the beauty captured by our community.
A 1584 portrait of Anne Boleyn may have been deliberately painted to resemble her daughter, Elizabeth I, to bolster the queen's legitimacy during a crisis. Discover the findings at Hever Castle's new exhibition.
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has updated its display of Donald Trump, removing references to his two impeachments and the January 6 Capitol attack. Discover the details behind the revised exhibit.
At 80, Sean Scully's new Paris exhibition reveals how childhood trauma and loss fuel his powerful abstract art. Discover the story behind the rectangles and colour.
The National Portrait Gallery has swapped Donald Trump's portrait and removed text detailing his two impeachments and the January 6th Capitol attack. Discover the ongoing cultural battle.
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has replaced Donald Trump's portrait and removed text referencing his impeachments and the Capitol riot. Discover the details behind this controversial change.
New research reveals engaging with arts like galleries and choirs can make us healthier and happier, cutting depression risk. Discover why creativity should be a daily habit.
New research reveals engaging with arts like galleries or choirs improves health and longevity. Discover why creativity should be a daily habit, akin to diet and exercise.
AP photos capture surfers returning to the Mediterranean off Gaza City, where the shoreline shows clear scars from the Israel-Hamas conflict. See the powerful images of resilience.
The Louvre Museum is fortifying its windows after a brazen October heist. Suspects have confessed, but the priceless Napoleonic jewels remain missing. Read the latest.
The Louvre Museum installs security bars on the infamous window used in a multi-million dollar jewel heist. Discover the latest security upgrades and investigation details.
The Tate galleries have debunked the myth of hidden treasures, revealing that over 70% of their most significant artworks are publicly displayed. Discover the data behind the collection.
A Renoir painting featured in a film about Melania Trump is a copy. The genuine masterpiece, 'La Loge', is displayed at London's Courtauld Institute. Discover the story behind the art.
As 2025 draws to a close, communities worldwide are bathed in festive light. Explore the stunning gallery of illuminated landmarks that captures a shared global joy. View the photos now.
London's Hauser & Wirth art gallery, where Princess Eugenie works, will stand trial in 2028 accused of breaching Russian sanctions by making a luxury painting available. Read the full details.
Iconic photographer Martin Parr's new exhibition, 'Mundane & Magnificent', opens at the National Portrait Gallery, celebrating the eccentricities of British life. Discover the show now!
Australian-born sculptor Ron Mueck unveils his largest-ever exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW, featuring 12 hyperrealistic works. Discover the profound impact of his unsettlingly lifelike figures.
From the V&A's new Islamic gallery opening to a world-record egg sale at auction, we round up the biggest stories in art and design this week. Discover the highlights.
The last supermoon of 2025, appearing larger and brighter, illuminated December skies. See the curated gallery of stunning celestial views. Witness the spectacle!
Anglo-American artist Jane Birt, known for her watercolours and illustrated memoir, has passed away at 82. Discover her vibrant life and artistic legacy.
The National Gallery of Australia unveils its first Indigenous art triennial, 'ever Present', a powerful truth-telling exhibition blending devastation with hope. Explore the landmark showcase.
New aerial photographs showcase the breathtaking scale of Rome's Colosseum and Roman Forum, highlighting the ancient landmarks within the modern city. Explore the stunning gallery.
The National Portrait Gallery will unveil a major collection of unseen Lucian Freud drawings and paintings in 2026. Discover the artist's creative process in 'Drawing into Painting' from 12 February.
The National Portrait Gallery will unveil a major Lucian Freud exhibition in 2026, featuring 170 unseen drawings, etchings and paintings. Discover the artist's hidden process from 12 Feb - 4 May.
Discover the groundbreaking work of over 80 female photographers in the National Gallery of Victoria's major new exhibition, running until May 2026. Explore their legacy now.
Paris' Louvre museum increases ticket prices for visitors outside the EU from €22 to €32 starting January 14th. The move aims to fund urgent renovations following a major jewel heist.
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.
Explore this weekend's most captivating images featuring giant pandas, Doctor Who's TARDIS and powerful moments from around the world. Discover the stories behind the lens.
Turner Prize-winning sculptor Tony Cragg discusses his new London exhibition, surprising views on gallery selfies, Brexit disappointment, and why art makes life 'more livable'. See his work at Lisson Gallery.
Paris's Grevin Museum unveils a poignant wax figure of Princess Diana in her iconic 'revenge dress', marking a powerful tribute decades after her tragic death in the city. Discover the story behind this symbolic display.