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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.

Bob Ross painting sells for $9.9M in PBS protest

A rare Bob Ross painting fetched an astonishing $9.9 million at auction, with proceeds directly supporting PBS stations facing Trump-era funding reductions. Discover how art became political protest.

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.

Hidden dog discovered in Rembrandt's Night Watch

A groundbreaking high-tech scan of Rembrandt's masterpiece 'The Night Watch' has revealed a hidden secret: the ghostly outline of a small dog, painted over by the artist himself. The discovery at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum rewrites the story behind one of th

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.

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.

Frieda Hughes: Art & Poetry on Envelopes

An exclusive look at Frieda Hughes's captivating new exhibition, where poetry meets painting. Discover how she transformed 52 used envelopes into a profound visual and literary journey, confronting grief and the echoes of her famous family's history.

Rembrandt's 'Slow Art' Masterpiece Tours England

A rare Rembrandt self-portrait is touring England in a revolutionary 'slow art' project, inviting the public to spend quality, distraction-free time with the 17th-century masterpiece to combat museum fatigue.

UK Law: Can I Paint My Neighbour's Fence?

Navigating garden fence disputes? Our expert guide reveals the surprising UK laws on painting a neighbour's fence, avoiding costly mistakes, and maintaining good relations.

Vermeer's Masterpiece Mystery: AI Uncovers a Twin Painting

A stunning art world discovery: two near-identical versions of Vermeer's 'Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window' have been authenticated. Explore how modern technology and traditional expertise solved a centuries-old mystery and what it reveals about sp

Antiques Roadshow 'fake' painting valued at £1.5m

A painting bought for £400 and believed to be a fake was revealed to be a genuine masterpiece on Antiques Roadshow, shattering records with a staggering £1.5 million valuation by expert Rupert Maas.

Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

Nazi Heiress Ordered to Return Stolen Painting

Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a convicted Nazi art thief, must surrender a valuable 17th-century Dutch painting stolen from a Jewish family in 1943 after a Munich court ruling.

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