Louvre closes gallery over structural weakness
The Louvre museum closes its Campana Gallery due to structural weaknesses, compounding woes after a recent $100 million jewel theft. Follow for live updates.
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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.
Man jailed for stealing £270k Banksy to pay drug debt
A thief who stole a £270,000 Banksy print from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced to 13 months in prison. Read the full story of the daring heist.
Man jailed for stealing £270k Banksy print
A 49-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for stealing a limited edition Banksy artwork from a London gallery to pay off a historic drug debt. Read the full story.
Man jailed for stealing £270k Banksy to pay drug debt
Larry Fraser, 49, has been sentenced to 13 months for stealing a Banksy print from a London gallery. The artwork, valued at £270,000, was recovered by police.
Banksy's Girl with Balloon stolen in London gallery raid
A brazen thief smashed his way into a London art gallery and stole Banksy's iconic Girl with Balloon, worth £270,000. Discover how the Met's Flying Squad recovered the artwork and arrested the culprit within just four days.
AP's Top Photos of the Week: Global Stories Captured
Explore AP's compelling photo gallery curated by Anita Baca and MaKayla Hart, showcasing powerful global imagery from November 7-13, 2025. Follow their visual journalism journey.
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.
Royal-linked gallery prosecuted over Russian art sale
Hauser & Wirth gallery, linked to Princess Eugenie, faces prosecution for allegedly selling a painting to a Russian collector in breach of UK sanctions. Read the full details.
Art boosts mental health by 22% reveals UK study
Discover how Van Gogh exhibitions and creative wisdom from Ali Smith and Tracey Emin can reduce stress and enhance daily life. Learn to live artfully today.
Diane Arbus: A brutally truthful vision of humanity
A major new exhibition reveals Diane Arbus's unflinching photographic vision that continues to challenge and captivate audiences decades later.
M25 chaos: Lorry fire closes motorway, 60-min delays
A serious lorry fire has caused complete closure of the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 11 and 10, creating 60-minute delays and severe traffic disruption during Friday rush hour.
M4 closed after serious crash near Reading - major delays
Major disruption on M4 as emergency services respond to serious collision between junctions 10 and 11, causing extensive delays and diversions during Wednesday evening rush hour.
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.
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.
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.
Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.
Britain's 'Hardest Pub' Forced to Close by Police
The infamous Wyndham Arms in South Wales, dubbed Britain's toughest pub, has been permanently closed following police intervention after years of violent incidents and anti-social behaviour that plagued the local community.
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.
Art Gallery Visits Boost Immune System & Reduce Stress
Groundbreaking research demonstrates that regular art gallery attendance can significantly strengthen immune function and lower stress hormones, offering surprising health benefits beyond cultural enrichment.
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.
Officials accused of gaslighting over drug rooms
UK health officials face mounting criticism after dismissing community concerns about proposed drug consumption rooms as 'misinformation', sparking accusations of gaslighting vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Don Ciccio Italian Restaurant Closes After Bitter Split
The iconic Don Ciccio restaurant in Hampstead has served its final meal following a bitter falling out between owners, leaving London's dining scene mourning the loss of a neighbourhood favourite.
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.
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