Tracey Emin Curates Dark Winter Exhibition in Margate
Tracey Emin curates a profound winter exhibition at Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate, featuring Munch, Bourgeois, Gormley and more in a journey through darkness and light. On until 12 April.
Category : Arts
Mary Nolan's Overlooked Photos Showcase Boyd Women Artists
A new exhibition at Bundanon art museum unearths 48 evocative photographs by Mary Nolan, celebrating the overlooked artistic careers of the Boyd women. Discover their story.
Immersive 'Sun' Installation Lights Up Bristol Swimming Pool
Artist Luke Jerram's stunning 'Helios' sun sculpture, crafted from NASA data, illuminates Bristol's Jubilee Pool for three weeks. Swim under its glow and support a greener future for the historic venue.
Luke Jerram's Sun Artwork Suspended Over Bristol Pool
A five-metre sun installation, Helios, is suspended over Bristol's Jubilee Pool for three weeks. The artwork aims to unite the community and fund green energy projects. Dive in to experience it.
Bosko the cat who jumped 7ft and healed an artist's grief
Artist Gary Baseman reveals how his extraordinary cat Bosko, famed for leaping 7ft in the air, delivered him from grief and reignited his creative spark. Discover the unforgettable pet story.
Earliest Film of Martin Luther King Jr Discovered
A never-before-seen 1950 home video reveals the earliest known footage of a young Martin Luther King Jr with his then-girlfriend. Discover the story behind this historic find.
Book Celebrates Golden Age of UK Crisp Packet Design
A new book archives the garish, nostalgic world of British crisp packets from 1970-2000, revealing how this 'cultural detritus' tells a story of childhood, design, and lost regional brands. Explore a crunchy slice of social history.
Fuchsia Dunlop: Britain's Unlikely Sichuan Food Hero
Discover how British author Fuchsia Dunlop, known as 'Fu Xia' in China, became an authoritative voice on Sichuan cuisine, influencing food culture in both the West and China. Explore her unique culinary journey.
Countryfile's John Craven announces £1.7m calendar fundraiser
John Craven paused BBC's Countryfile to reveal the 2026 calendar has raised over £1.7m for BBC Children in Need. Find out how you can still get yours.
Colombian Artist Beatriz González Dies Aged 93
Colombian artist Beatriz González, whose haunting work memorialised decades of political violence, has died at 93. Her major London retrospective opens next month.
Ex-Pottery Throw Down star Rose Schmits' new career path
Discover what former Great Pottery Throw Down kiln technician Rose Schmits is doing now after leaving the Channel 4 show in 2024. Explore her unique pottery and thriving London studio.
Beryl Cook: Major Plymouth Retrospective Reclaims Artist
A major exhibition in Plymouth repositions Beryl Cook as a serious chronicler of social change. Discover the 'radical and joyous' show celebrating her centenary.
Ancient origins of rude hand gesture 'flipping the bird'
Discover the true history behind the common rude hand gesture, from ancient Greek insults to 19th-century slang. Learn why it's called 'flipping the bird' and debunk the popular archer myth.
Antiques Roadshow: Antarctic Soup Bowls Valued at £7k Pair
A guest on Antiques Roadshow was left speechless after her Antarctic expedition soup bowls were valued at £3,500 each. The items, linked to her explorer grandfather, have an 'amazing' history. Read the full valuation story.
Artist Reconstructs Family History Severed by Cuban Slavery
Artist Jorge Luis Álvarez Pupo uses sugar and fragmented archives to rebuild a past shattered by the transatlantic slave trade. Explore a powerful journey of memory and identity.
Premier opposed writer's festival invite over comments
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas argued it was not in the public interest to include Randa Abdel-Fattah in the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week, citing reported comments. Read the full story.
Artists Boycott Kennedy Center After Trump Rebrand
Major arts organisations cancel performances at the Kennedy Center following its controversial renaming to the Trump-Kennedy Center. Discover the growing backlash.
Martha Graham Dance Company Cancels Kennedy Centre Show
The historic Martha Graham Dance Company cancels its Kennedy Centre performance, joining a growing artist boycott following its controversial rebranding as the Trump-Kennedy Centre. Discover the fallout.
Letter writing enjoys a major revival as people seek analogue connection
In our hyper-connected digital age, a surprising trend is taking hold: the revival of letter writing. Discover how people are using pen, paper, and wax seals to forge deeper connections and reclaim time away from screens.
Cartoonist Samuel Ojo Satirises Gym Pressure Culture
Cartoonist Samuel Ojo's latest work critiques the intense competitive pressure in modern gyms. Explore the sharp social commentary behind the illustration.
Six Great Weekend Reads: Art, Politics & Health
Discover six compelling stories from the past week, covering Trump's Greenland strategy, prison violence, a forgotten artist, the science of friendship, a hit TV show, and George Saunders.
Art Weekly: Emin's Melancholy & Shrinking Bull Anatomy
Tracey Emin curates a powerful show on melancholy in Margate, while new research reveals a 17th-century bull's anatomy was altered for modesty. Explore this week's essential art guide.
Akram Khan's Giselle: 10th Anniversary Review
A decade on, Akram Khan's radical Giselle for English National Ballet remains a work of devastating force. Our review explores its surging power and stark social commentary. Discover the landmark production.
Bayeux Tapestry move a 'vanity project', expert warns
A leading art historian warns moving the 'extremely fragile' Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum is too risky. Read the full story on the controversial loan.
The Repair Shop expert announces death of BBC star Maria Kirk
The Repair Shop's Lucia Scalisi pays tribute to Maria Kirk, who brought a WWII-survived painting to the show. Discover the poignant story of art, legacy, and loss.
Eat the Rich: Jade Franks' Oxbridge Comedy at Soho Theatre
Jade Franks' debut one-woman show 'Eat the Rich (But Maybe Not Me Mates X)' is a hilarious, class-conscious comedy about swapping Liverpool for Cambridge. Catch it at Soho Theatre until 31 Jan.
Three tonnes of Bondi flowers become permanent memorial
Volunteers preserve three tonnes of flowers left for Bondi victims, creating a lasting artwork for the Sydney Jewish Museum. Discover the powerful tribute.
Bondi flowers transformed into lasting memorial artwork
Discover how artists and volunteers are preserving three tonnes of floral tributes from the Bondi terror attack to create a permanent memorial at the Sydney Jewish Museum. A story of community and remembrance.
Andean artist wins major UK art prize for eco-focused work
Antonio Paucar, an artist and beekeeper from Peru, has won the prestigious Artes Mundi prize in Wales. He plans to use the £40,000 award to build a cultural centre in the Andes. Discover his powerful work on the climate crisis.
Robert Wilson's 1995 HG Installation in London
Explore the haunting 1995 HG installation by Robert Wilson and Hans Peter Kuhn in London's Clink Street Vaults. A tribute to H.G. Wells's The Time Machine that fused light, sound, and history. Discover more about this iconic piece of performance art.
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