Nightmare Christmas mural removed from London hotspot
A controversial AI-generated Christmas mural described as 'Lovecraftian horror' has been removed from Kingston's Riverside Walk following widespread criticism from locals and online backlash.
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Buddy Holly crosswalk removed following Texas governor's order
Lubbock removes beloved Buddy Holly glasses crosswalk after Texas governor mandates road safety. Rock and roll tribute falls victim to political artwork ban. Read the full story.
Picasso Masterpiece Stuns Antiques Roadshow Experts
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses television history as expert Henry Sandon discovers an authentic Pablo Picasso ceramic worth a staggering six-figure sum during filming at The Black Country Living Museum.
Bride kills groom's family over wedding dress criticism
A Chinese bride's revealing wedding gown triggered violent criticism from her groom's family, culminating in a shocking attack that left multiple relatives dead in a ceremony turned bloodbath.
Roy Keane's red card immortalised in stunning artwork
Manchester United icon Roy Keane's controversial red card against Manchester City has been transformed into a breathtaking piece of football art, capturing one of the Premier League's most dramatic moments.
Louvre's 76M masterpiece heist: Duo arrested
Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'
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.
Louvre evacuates art as Seine floods Paris
The world-renowned Louvre Museum scrambles to protect priceless artworks from rising Seine waters, moving treasures to higher ground as Paris faces major flood threat.
Louvre art thieves show 'dreadful taste' in heist
In a bizarre Paris art theft, robbers bypassed priceless Chardins and Leonardos for lesser works, revealing what experts call 'astonishingly bad taste' in their selection.
Grimes unveils controversial album art with Musk and Kirk
Canadian musician Grimes sparks online frenzy with provocative album cover featuring tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in her latest artistic statement.
£520,000 Picasso miniature vanishes before London exhibition
A multi-million pound Picasso masterpiece measuring just 7.9cm has mysteriously disappeared during transport to a prestigious London exhibition, leaving art experts and authorities baffled.
Picasso Painting Vanishes: Police Hunt Missing Masterpiece
A valuable Pablo Picasso painting has mysteriously disappeared during transport to a major exhibition, sparking an international investigation and raising serious security concerns in the art world.
South Park Returns With Most Gratuitous Episode Since Naked Trump
South Park makes explosive comeback with boundary-pushing episode described as 'explicit and outrageous', tackling contemporary satire in signature provocative style.
Drew Struzan: The Artist Behind Iconic Film Posters
Discover the untold story of Drew Struzan, the artistic genius who created the legendary posters for Star Wars and Indiana Jones that defined generations of cinema.
Ray Wilson's art sells for Alzheimer's research
The family of 1966 World Cup hero Ray Wilson is auctioning his remarkable artwork collection to fund Alzheimer's research, seven years after the England icon lost his battle with the disease.
Egypt's mysterious limestone painting vanishes without trace
A mysterious limestone painting in Egypt that captured global attention has vanished without explanation, leaving archaeologists and authorities baffled about its sudden disappearance from the Cairo landscape.
Gilbert & George's explosive new London exhibition
The legendary artistic duo Gilbert & George return with their most provocative exhibition yet at White Cube Bermondsey, confronting contemporary social issues through their signature vibrant aesthetic.
Andy Warhol's Lost LA Artwork Mystery Finally Solved
After decades of speculation, the truth emerges about Andy Warhol's mysterious Los Angeles artwork that baffled art historians and collectors worldwide.
Murniasih: A Life Lived with Unapologetic Desire
Discover the electrifying retrospective of Balinese artist I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, whose bold and sensual artworks challenge conventions at London's latest exhibition.
Builder cleared in Banksy theft case: 'Thought it was rubbish'
A builder accused of stealing a Banksy artwork worth over £500,000 has been cleared of all charges after a court heard he believed it was discarded rubbish. The full story behind the high-profile Islington case.
Builder stole £250k Banksy print for home gallery
A builder stands accused of stealing a rare, heart-themed Banksy print valued at a quarter of a million pounds from a social club to add to his private collection of 'Love'-themed artworks.
Banksy Artwork Scrubbed From Royal Courts of Justice
A suspected new Banksy piece, featuring a child holding a blowtorch next to a green military drone, was mysteriously removed from the Royal Courts of Justice walls hours after appearing, sparking outcry and claims of censorship.
Man Charged in £400K Damien Hirst Art Heist
A 42-year-old man has been charged following the alleged theft of high-value artwork, clothing, and equipment from the renowned artist Damien Hirst's London warehouse, in a brazen raid worth an estimated £400,000.
Banksy targets Royal Courts of Justice with new artwork
The mysterious street artist Banksy has struck again, claiming a new artwork on the walls of London's Royal Courts of Justice. The piece, depicting a child using a pressure washer to create a 'cracks' effect, has ignited his signature social commentary an
Banksy claims new mural on London's Royal Courts of Justice
The enigmatic street artist Banksy has officially authenticated a powerful new piece on the walls of London's Royal Courts of Justice, depicting a child using a pressure washer to create a crimson spatter effect, in a classic critique of the justice syste
Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating protester
Staff at a crown court have covered a Banksy artwork depicting a judge beating a protester with a cushion, sparking debate over censorship and artistic expression in public buildings.
Banksy Artwork Appears on London Crown Court Wall
A mysterious piece of artwork, believed to be by the elusive street artist Banksy, has appeared on the wall of a Grade II-listed crown court, sparking a police investigation and public frenzy.
Nazi-looted 18th-century portrait recovered in Argentina
A priceless 18th-century portrait, stolen by the Nazis during World War II, has been miraculously recovered in Argentina after an 80-year odyssey, marking a major victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.
Nazi-looted art recovered in Argentina after 80 years
A long-lost painting by German Jewish artist Friedrich Adler, stolen by the Nazis in 1938, has been dramatically recovered in Argentina, marking a significant victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.
Oakland's nude mural sparks community outrage and debate
A controversial public mural depicting full-frontal nudity in downtown Oakland has ignited a fierce debate about art, public decency, and community standards in the California city.
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