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Christopher Mullan: Street Art Pioneer Dies at 46

Discover the remarkable life of Christopher Mullan, the visionary Belfast-born artist who transformed urban landscapes and mentored a generation of street artists before his tragic passing at 46.

Met Museum discovers hidden Van Gogh self-portrait

Groundbreaking discovery at New York's Metropolitan Museum as advanced imaging uncovers hidden self-portrait beneath Vincent van Gogh's 1886 painting 'The Potato Peeler', rewriting art history.

Queen Elizabeth's playful wooden horse pose revealed

Previously unseen photographs show Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in a rare, informal moment astride a wooden horse at Buckingham Palace, captured by American artist Arnold Friberg in a session that reveals the monarch's unexpected playful side.

Picasso's Dora Maar portrait sells for £34.7M

A captivating Pablo Picasso portrait of his lover Dora Maar has fetched an astonishing £34.7 million at Sotheby's London, showcasing enduring demand for the master's wartime works.

Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years

Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.

Apple Martin, 21, Launches Self-Portrait Fashion Collection

Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, makes her fashion debut with a breathtaking Self-Portrait collection at just 21 years old. Fashion editors predict instant sell-out success for the rising style icon's first design venture.

Apple Martin makes modelling debut in Self-Portrait campaign

Apple Martin, the 20-year-old daughter of Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, has landed her first major fashion campaign with luxury brand Self-Portrait, marking her entry into the modelling world.

Kate Moss and Lucian Freud's artistic bond revealed

A groundbreaking documentary reveals the extraordinary friendship between fashion icon Kate Moss and legendary painter Lucian Freud, exploring their creative synergy and intimate portrait sessions that produced some of Freud's most remarkable late works.

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.

Cecil Beaton: Fashion's Visionary Photographer

The National Portrait Gallery's stunning new exhibition reveals Cecil Beaton's extraordinary journey from royal photographer to Vogue visionary, capturing 20th century style icons.

Heidi Klum's Rare Family Portrait With All Four Kids

Germany's Got Talent judge Heidi Klum offers a rare glimpse into her private family life, sharing a stunning portrait with her entire blended family—husband Tom Kaulitz and all four of her children—in a touching social media moment.

Lost Frida Kahlo portrait sells for £4.9m in London

A previously unseen portrait by iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, 'Diego y yo' (Diego and I), has sold for a record-breaking £4.9 million at Sotheby's London, marking a major event in the art world.

Palestinian Artist Cancelled by Yale in Censorship Row

Renowned Palestinian artist Samia Halaby speaks out after Yale University rescinds a major retrospective and the Munch Museum withdraws a prestigious award, igniting a fierce debate on censorship and political pressure in the art world.

UK Music Legends Demand AI Protection Ahead of Trump Visit

Over 150 leading British musicians, including Sir Paul McCartney and Adele, have signed an urgent letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling for stronger legal protections against AI scraping and unauthorised use of their work, citing fears of a 'race

Artist Norman Toynton, Master of Light, Dies at 86

Celebrating the life and profound legacy of Norman Toynton, the acclaimed British artist whose luminous paintings and powerful portraits captured the human condition, leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century art.

Rosalyn Drexler, pioneering pop artist, dies at 102

A tribute to the extraordinary life and multifaceted career of Rosalyn Drexler, the Pulitzer-nominated artist and writer whose provocative work left an indelible mark on pop art, literature, and theatre.

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