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.
Category : Arts
Award-winning photo captures boy's contemplation from caravan
Photographer Nik Roche's intimate portrait, 'Life from a Caravan Window,' offers a poignant glimpse into a child's quiet world of reflection, earning a coveted spot in the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition at the National P
Mona Hatoum's Electrifying Giacometti Dialogue at Barbican
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.
London Museum's Landmark Project to Preserve Somali Culture
The London Museum unveils a pioneering initiative to safeguard Somali cultural heritage for future generations through a unique collecting project and a major 2025 exhibition.
Oakland's Nude Mural Sparks Fury and Censorship Demands
A controversial public mural in Oakland, California, depicting nude figures has ignited a fierce debate about art, censorship, and public decency, with local officials demanding its removal.
Vermeer Copy Stuns Art Experts, Rewrites History
Art experts are in a frenzy after a near-perfect copy of a Johannes Vermeer masterpiece was discovered, challenging long-held beliefs about the Dutch Golden Age painter's techniques and existing works.
Johnny Vegas swaps stand-up for sculpture in career U-turn
Comedian Johnny Vegas reveals why he's stepping away from stand-up to pursue his true passion: ceramics. In an exclusive interview, he talks creative hunger, artistic fulfilment, and building a new life from clay.
Hockney's 90m Normandy Frieze for London Show
David Hockney's monumental 90-metre 'Normandy' frieze, a vibrant celebration of the French countryside, is coming to London in a major exhibition. Discover this immersive masterpiece at the Lightroom gallery.
Petition Demands Bayeux Tapestry Be Brought to London
A new petition is calling for the famed Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in the UK, specifically London, for the first time in its 950-year history, rekindling a long-standing cultural campaign.
Review: 'Interview' - A Theatrical Triumph in London
Our critic delves into the powerful new production of 'Interview' at Hammersmith's Riverside Studios, exploring its haunting themes of identity and memory in a must-see theatrical experience.
Art Weekly: Hockney's AI, Venice Protests & £2m Heist
Your essential weekly art digest: David Hockney experiments with AI, Venice Biennale faces protests, a £2m sculpture is stolen, and the V&A's new video game exhibition opens. All the major stories from the global art scene.
New Musical: The Black Power Desk on Mangrove Nine
A powerful new musical, 'The Black Power Desk', premieres at Brixton House, dramatising the true story of the Mangrove Nine and the clandestine police unit that spied on Black activists in 1970s London.
David Bailey's Iconic Pin-Ups: Caine, Bowie & More
Step back into the swinging sixties and seventies with a stunning gallery of David Bailey's most iconic portraits. Featuring Michael Caine, David Bowie, and more cultural icons, captured through the lens of Britain's most legendary photographer.
Royal Opera House fury over Putin-linked singer invite
The Royal Opera House sparks fury by reinstating Russian soprano Anna Netrebko, a known Putin associate, despite her refusal to denounce the invasion of Ukraine, raising serious ethical questions for UK arts institutions.
Hadley's Art Prize 2025: £100k Contemporary Art Showcase
Explore the mesmerising shortlist for the prestigious £100,000 Hadley's Art Prize 2025. Discover groundbreaking contemporary works from Britain's most talented artists in this exclusive gallery showcase.
Acclaimed Australian Painter William Robinson Dies Aged 89
Australia mourns the loss of legendary landscape artist William Robinson, celebrated Archibald Prize winner and master of Queensland's breathtaking scenery, who passed away peacefully at 89.
Statue Removal Debate: Does Taking Down Monuments Erase History?
A powerful new argument emerges in the UK's statue wars: removal isn't historical erasure, but a profound engagement with our complex past. Discover why historians and activists say confronting controversial legacies is essential for an honest national na
Nazi-looted Chagall painting returned after 80 years
A long-lost Marc Chagall painting, stolen by the Nazis in 1940, has been formally returned to the artist's heirs in a poignant ceremony at a Manhattan museum, closing a chapter on an eight-decade quest for justice.
Midwinter Ball 2025: London's Dazzling Charity Gala
Step inside London's most glamorous charity event of the year. Our exclusive gallery captures the star-studded Midwinter Ball 2025, where high fashion met artistic spectacle for a noble cause.
Unseen Photos of Black Britain's Great Depression
A powerful new photographic archive surfaces, casting light on the resilience and overlooked narratives of Black communities across the UK during the 1930s economic collapse.
Autumn 2025 Art Preview: Picasso to Marshall in UK
Discover the season's most anticipated art shows across Britain, from a revolutionary Picasso re-hang at Tate Modern to Kerry James Marshall's monumental London debut and the Lee Miller surrealism showcase.
Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture
Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.
Sculptor Freda Hayes, who captured London's spirit, dies at 94
Celebrating the life and legacy of Freda Hayes, the visionary British sculptor whose intricate public artworks captured the soul and history of London's overlooked spaces.
Burning Man Art Installation Splits in Catastrophic Failure
Exclusive report on the dramatic structural failure of the 'Spin' art car at Burning Man 2024, leaving its creator devastated and sparking safety discussions at the iconic desert festival.
Ancient Crosses Emerge from Goodwin Sands Revealing Lost History
A startling archaeological discovery unfolds off the Kent coast as shifting sands unveil ancient stone crosses, offering a tantalising glimpse into a medieval world lost to the sea for centuries.
Ancient statue inspires modern body positivity revolution
Discover how a prehistoric Venus figurine became an unexpected catalyst for body acceptance and fat liberation in modern Britain, challenging centuries of beauty standards.
Martin Parr: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Iconic British photographer Martin Parr reveals the stories behind his most famous works, his unique perspective on 'boring' subjects, and his enduring legacy in a major new interview.
Fuselage: A Haunting Theatrical Journey Through Lockerbie
A powerful and critically acclaimed new play, 'Fuselage,' masterfully explores the human stories behind the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, offering a profound meditation on grief, community, and resilience at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis
London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.
Gower Power & Deep Sea Dances: The UK's Art Week
From the rugged Gower Peninsula to London's avant-garde galleries, the UK art scene erupts with powerful new exhibitions. Discover deep-sea video installations, millennial masculinity explorations, and a major Barbara Hepworth retrospective.
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