The Folkestone Triennial 2024 is set to transform the Kent coast with breathtaking public art installations from 31 August. Discover world-class sculptures, performances, and interactive pieces by renowned artists, celebrating creativity in this historic
A groundbreaking exhibition at Michael Werner Gallery explores the profound influence of Jean Rhys's literary classic 'Wide Sargasso Sea' on contemporary art, featuring works by leading international artists.
A long-lost mural by iconic pop artist Keith Haring, painted in 1986, has been miraculously rediscovered hidden behind hoardings at London's Charing Cross station during renovation works, offering a priceless glimpse into the city's street art history.
Discover how a classic UK seaside resort is defying the national retail crisis with a bustling high street, independent shops, and a thriving community spirit that's drawing visitors back.
Escape to the charming coastal town of Whitby, where historic abbey ruins, fresh seafood, and a stunning beach create the perfect British seaside getaway.
The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.
The Folkestone Triennial 2024 transforms the Kent coast into a stunning open-air gallery with 14 groundbreaking installations. Explore how this major contemporary art event revitalises public spaces from 31 August.
A major new report calls for a radical 'national collection' policy, demanding London's Tate and National Gallery lend more iconic artworks to regional museums, ending the capital's art monopoly.
A major new exhibition at London's Studio Voltaire, 'Very High Frequency', brings together the visionary works of Dennis Potter and Hilary Lloyd in a dazzling dialogue across generations, exploring themes of technology, the body, and broadcast media.
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.
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.
A landmark exhibition at London's National Gallery challenges a century of art history, presenting Georges Seurat not as a cold technician but as a radical visionary of harmony and modern life.
An investigation into the decline of Britain's iconic seaside resorts, from shuttered attractions to soaring deprivation, and the urgent need for regeneration.
The National Gallery secures Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Virgin and Child with Infant St. John the Baptist' in major acquisition supported by Hans Rausing's generosity and American philanthropy.
A landmark court case over a Banksy mural has sparked a debate on criminal damage versus art preservation, leaving police and art world in a quandary.
A bombshell police investigation in South Gloucestershire may hold the key to finally revealing the true identity of the world's most famous anonymous artist, Banksy, after a local council inquiry into a disputed mural.
The anonymous street artist Banksy has claimed a new piece on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, featuring striking green paint splatters, in a move interpreted as a commentary on the UK justice system.
Mysterious street artist Banksy unveils a powerful new politically-charged mural in North London, sparking a frenzy among fans and art lovers just weeks before the General Election.
In a controversial move, Westminster Council has painted over a powerful new Banksy mural depicting a protester being struck by a judge's gavel. The artwork, which appeared overnight on the Royal Courts of Justice, sparked immediate debate about art, prot
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
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.
An extraordinary exhibition of David Bowie's privately owned art collection, featuring works by Damien Hirst and Henry Moore, is set to dazzle fans at Sotheby's. Discover how to view these priceless pieces that adorned his homes.
Discover the Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart's crown jewel where 19th-century industrial heritage meets cutting-edge contemporary art and unparalleled luxury in the heart of Tasmania.
Australian artist Dina Broadhurst showcases her nude photography in a custom-built desert art car at Burning Man 2024, blending high art with festival culture in the Nevada desert.
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.
Argentine authorities have seized a priceless 15th-century Italian painting, stolen by Nazis during WWII, in a dramatic art recovery operation near Buenos Aires.
A creative boyfriend has stunned social media by using optical illusion art to disguise his partner's ageing Peugeot 107, making dents and scratches vanish with a breathtaking pavement painting.
A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre pits the visceral, political work of Mona Hatoum against the modernist mastery of Alberto Giacometti, creating a stunning dialogue across decades.