Royal Photographer's 6 Secrets to Perfect Family Photos
Josh Shinner, who shot the Wales family's 2023 Christmas card, shares his expert tips for capturing flawless family portraits. Discover how to nail your festive photos.
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Meghan Markle's personalised cappuccino at Polo Lounge
Discover how the Duchess of Sussex was honoured with a photorealistic portrait in her coffee at LA's Polo Lounge, a privilege the author fought to experience. Uncover the secrets of this exclusive Beverly Hills treat.
Elizabeth I's Bows: The Original Alpha Power Move
Discover how Queen Elizabeth I's iconic Armada portrait, adorned with symbolic bows, prefigured today's fashion statements. A fascinating look at Tudor power dressing.
Pollock's Art: Kids Can Create Similar Paintings
A new study reveals children's paintings bear an uncanny resemblance to Jackson Pollock's iconic drip works. Can you spot the difference? Take our quiz to find out!
BBC Director-General Denied Traditional Portrait Honour
Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie breaks with 80-year tradition as corporation confirms no oil painting will commemorate his controversial tenure. Discover why the honour has been withheld.
Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.
Global Photos: Kyiv Attacks, Hockney Drone Display & UK News
From Russian attacks on Kyiv to a stunning drone portrait of David Hockney in Saltaire - The Guardian's picture editors select Friday's most powerful global images.
King Charles marks 77th birthday with new portrait
King Charles beams in a new official portrait released for his 77th birthday. The monarch is celebrating with engagements in South Wales amidst ongoing royal duties and health treatment.
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.
Tess Daly's daughter wears Kate Middleton's dress brand
Tess Daly received her MBE at Windsor Castle, joined by her lookalike daughter Phoebe in a cream Self-Portrait lace dress, a favourite brand of the Princess of Wales. Discover how to get the look.
Beauty store photo captures everyday artistry
Discover the remarkable story behind Victor Wedderburn's acclaimed photograph capturing beauty store worker Melanie Janet, revealing the hidden artistic moments in everyday London life.
Met Museum Vandalised: Paintings Torn from Walls
A brazen act of vandalism at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has left priceless artworks damaged after a visitor deliberately tore paintings from their mountings. Joshua Vavrin faces multiple charges following the disturbing incident that has shaken
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.
Alistair Crawford: Painter of Britain's Rural Soul Dies at 76
Celebrating the life and legacy of Alistair Crawford, the acclaimed British artist whose evocative paintings immortalised the vanishing landscapes and rural life of Britain.
French magazine publishes controversial Kate Middleton portrait
Kensington Palace condemns Paris Match for publishing an intimate portrait of the Princess of Wales, reigniting debate about media intrusion following previous photo controversies.
Walk Through Constable's Hay Wain Landscape
Explore the breathtaking Suffolk countryside that inspired John Constable's masterpiece 'The Hay Wain' with this immersive walking tour through Dedham Vale.
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.
Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million
A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'
Van Gogh painting attacked at King's College London
A priceless Vincent van Gogh painting has been violently attacked at King's College London, leaving art world reeling and raising urgent security questions.
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.
Lost Dali painting sells for £47,700 after £150 buy
A forgotten Salvador Dali painting, discovered in a Scottish home after being bought for just £150 decades ago, has fetched £47,700 at auction, stunning art experts and the family who owned it.
Lost Picasso Painting Mystery Solved After 30 Years
A missing Picasso still-life painting has been located in a Spanish private collection after vanishing from public view for three decades, solving one of the art world's enduring mysteries.
McQueen estate sues over 'lost' £20M Pollock painting
The estate of Steve McQueen files lawsuit claiming rightful ownership of a Jackson Pollock painting that disappeared for decades before surfacing with new owners.
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.
Miracle Painting Leaks Myrrh, Believers Claim Healing Powers
A mysterious religious painting in Britain is leaking scented oil that smells of myrrh, with worshippers reporting miraculous healings and unexplained phenomena that science cannot explain.
Cotswolds village bans black doors without permission
The picturesque village of Blockley in the Cotswolds faces controversy as heritage rules require residents to obtain special permission for painting their front doors black, sparking debates about preservation versus personal freedom.
Taylor Swift's Instagram Post Revives 19th-Century Art Masterpiece
Taylor Swift's latest Instagram post featuring Millais' 'Ophelia' causes 19th-century masterpiece to trend, bridging pop culture and classical art in spectacular fashion.
DIY Paint Transformation: My Complete House Makeover
Discover how one homeowner saved thousands and created a stunning interior makeover using nothing but paint, brushes and determination.
Taylor Swift portrait mistaken for Pre-Raphaelite painting
A German museum's social media post featuring Taylor Swift's portrait sparked confusion as followers mistook the pop icon for a 19th-century Pre-Raphaelite painting, creating an unexpected art world sensation.
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