Ron Mueck's hyperrealistic art opens in Sydney
Australian-born sculptor Ron Mueck unveils his largest-ever exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW, featuring 12 hyperrealistic works. Discover the profound impact of his unsettlingly lifelike figures.
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11-Foot RoboCop Statue Finds Permanent Detroit Home
Detroit's iconic bronze RoboCop statue, standing 11 feet tall, has finally been installed permanently. Discover the 15-year story behind this cult film tribute.
RoboCop Statue Finds Permanent Home in Detroit
After a 15-year campaign, Detroit's iconic bronze RoboCop statue, standing 11 feet tall, has found its permanent home. Discover the story behind this unique piece of cinematic history.
Why you must wash new clothes before wearing
Dermatologists warn unwashed new clothes harbour germs and chemicals. Discover the hidden risks and protect your health with this essential pre-wear guide.
Widow's anguish over bull sculpture after husband's death
A Cumbrian widow fights council plans for a 4-ton bull sculpture yards from her home where her husband was trampled by cattle. Read her emotional plea for understanding.
Tourist's Hulk costume mistake leaves him green for days
A Brit in Benidorm needed six baths over three days to remove green textile paint after using it for a Hulk costume. His viral video serves as a warning to partygoers.
Florida's Underwater Sculpture Park: Art Meets Marine Conservation
Discover Miami Beach's groundbreaking underwater sculpture park, an innovative artificial reef project designed to boost marine life and create an extraordinary diving experience while combating coral decline.
Katy Perry's cake sculpture sparks food waste fury
Pop sensation Katy Perry faces backlash after unveiling a colossal cake replica of herself at Vogue World: Paris, with critics branding it 'tone-deaf' extravagance during cost-of-living crisis.
Mukherjee's fibre revolution storms Royal Academy
The Royal Academy's landmark exhibition unveils the extraordinary textile sculptures of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee, celebrating her radical transformation of fibre into monumental art forms.
Miami art dealer loses Warhol collection in Labubu scam
Florida gallery owner Leslie Roberts loses prized Andy Warhol artworks worth millions in sophisticated fraud scheme involving rare designer toys and international shipping.
Welsh wool art wins prestigious Artes Mundi prize
Scottish artist Alberta Whittle triumphs at Artes Mundi 10 with her poignant installation celebrating Welsh wool heritage, blending activism with textile artistry in Cardiff exhibition.
Helen Marten wins 2025 Turner Prize with ferocious art
British artist Helen Marten has triumphed at the 2025 Turner Prize, earning the £25,000 award for her compelling sculptural installations that challenge everyday perception through intricate craftsmanship.
Sydney's Coastline Transformed by Sculpture by Sea 2025
Sydney's iconic Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk has been transformed into a breathtaking open-air gallery for Sculpture by Sea 2025, featuring monumental works from international artists against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
The Block's Han: Giant Sculpture Sparks Judge Drama
Controversy erupts on The Block Australia as contestants Han and Tess face brutal judging over their ambitious oversized sculpture, dividing Shaynna Blaze, Marty Fox, and Neale Whitaker.
Bangladesh factory fire kills workers in safety lapse
A devastating factory fire in Bangladesh claims multiple lives, raising urgent questions about workplace safety standards in the global garment industry.
Sagarika Sundaram's Hypnotic Art Takes London
Experience the mesmerising world of Sagarika Sundaram as her acclaimed solo exhibition arrives in London, showcasing textile art that challenges perceptions of identity and tradition.
Kenya's Fashion Waste Crisis Exposed in Documentary
A powerful new documentary exposes how Western fast fashion donations are creating environmental catastrophe in Kenya, drowning local markets and communities in textile waste.
NJ amusement park dinosaur statue sells for $110,000
A beloved 20-foot dinosaur statue that guarded a New Jersey amusement park for decades has been auctioned for an astonishing $110,000, marking the end of an era for local residents.
Sculpture worker sacked after safety complaint
A former worker at the iconic London sculpture claims he was unfairly dismissed after raising critical safety concerns about the artwork's maintenance and management practices.
Nordic Noir review: A severed head that haunts
The Royal Academy's chilling Nordic Noir exhibition delivers a powerful punch with its centrepiece - a severed head sculpture that explores the darkest corners of Scandinavian art and storytelling.
India's fast fashion graveyard: The human cost
In the textile recycling capital of India, workers face dangerous conditions while processing the West's discarded clothing, exposing the dark reality behind fashion's circular economy promises.
Lisa Herfeldt's Sinister Silicon Gun Sculptures
German artist Lisa Herfeldt creates hyper-realistic silicone gun sculptures that blur the line between object and organism, provoking questions about violence and sentience in everyday objects.
900-year-old Fountains Abbey illuminated by giant sun sculpture
The historic ruins of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire undergo a breathtaking transformation as a monumental sun sculpture named after the Greek god Helios casts its golden glow upon the medieval stonework in a stunning after-dark spectacle.
Tina Turner fans rage over 'unflattering' Zurich statue
Furious Tina Turner fans are demanding the removal of a controversial statue in Zurich, calling it an 'unflattering' and 'poor likeness' that fails to honour the music legend's legacy.
Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea faces funding crisis
The future of Sydney's beloved 'Sculpture by the Sea' exhibition at Bondi Beach is under threat as organisers announce a critical funding shortfall, putting the 2024 event in serious doubt.
Simone Leigh Headlines Royal Academy Show in 2027
The Royal Academy of Arts announces a major 2027 solo exhibition for Simone Leigh, the celebrated US sculptor and Venice Biennale star, marking a pivotal moment for contemporary art in London.
Prince Albert sculpture returns to Windsor Castle after 80 years
A long-lost marble sculpture of Prince Albert has been triumphantly returned to Windsor Castle's Grand Corridor, restoring a key piece of the castle's Victorian heritage for visitors to see.
Victoria and Albert Reunited in Windsor Castle Sculpture
A poignant new alabaster sculpture of Prince Albert has been installed at Windsor Castle, finally laying the iconic Queen Victoria to rest alongside her beloved husband after nearly two centuries of separation.
Hepworth's Granddaughter Curates Major London Art Show
Exclusive: Cressida Bell reimagines her grandmother's iconic sculptures for a groundbreaking new London exhibition, 'Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life', at The Hepworth Wakefield.
Marilyn Monroe Statue Vandalised in Instagram-Inspired Attack
A controversial statue of Marilyn Monroe in San Francisco has been severely vandalised, with red paint daubed across its legs in an act police believe was inspired by an Instagram post.
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