AP's Top Photos of the Week: April 17-23, 2026
Curated by photo editor Anne Marie Belgrave, this gallery showcases the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press from April 17 to 23, 2026.
Category : Arts
The Death of Klinghoffer: Music's Healing Power Recalled
Tony Palmer responds to an article on The Death of Klinghoffer, recalling a 2001 production that united Finland's chief rabbi and a Palestinian official, highlighting music's healing power.
London Exhibition Chronicles South Lebanon's Resilience
The 'Forget Me Not: South Lebanon in Memory and Motion' exhibition at Palestine House in London showcases archival footage, photographs, and testimonies highlighting the region's history of conflict and cultural endurance.
Paul Thek and Peter Hujar: The Forgotten Stars of 1960s New York Art
Andrew Durbin's biography explores the lives of artists Paul Thek and Peter Hujar, whose work and open gay relationship shaped New York's creative scene before fading into obscurity.
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Ghosts, Nudes, and Lesbian Queens: NYC Photography Show Highlights
A showcase of over 70 galleries at Aipad: The Photography Show in New York features portraits of South African activists, Bill Brandt's nudes, and diverse works from global artists, running from 22-26 April 2026.
Mark Gatiss Terrifies as Brecht's Fascistic Racketeer
Mark Gatiss delivers a chilling performance in the RSC's revival of Brecht's 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui', blending Hitler, Scrooge, and Trump in a circus-like production at Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Isaac Julien's Cosmic House Film: A Meditation on Change
Isaac Julien's new film at London's Cosmic House, featuring Gwendoline Christie and Sheila Atim, offers a bombastic yet glorious exploration of human connection and identity in a changing world.
Readers' Best Photographs: Global Showcase from Kew to Greenland
A stunning collection of reader-submitted photographs captures spring tulips in London, glacial fjords in Greenland, and wildlife moments worldwide, celebrating diverse global scenes.
Universal Access to Culture Urged as National Priority in UK
Advocates argue for a national vision to provide culture regardless of income, emphasizing the need for universal basic culture to boost prosperity, health, and community participation.
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Art Fund Director Defends Health Benefits in Art Access
Jenny Waldman of Art Fund responds to criticism, arguing that promoting art's health benefits helps include more people in museums and galleries.
Anozero Biennale Fights Gentrification with Anarchist Art
Coimbra's Anozero art festival adopts anarchist themes to protest hotel development in a historic monastery, blending ghostly installations with local activism.
Ancient Brambly Hedge Inspiration Tree Discovered in Epping Forest
A 300-year-old crab apple tree that inspired Jill Barklem's Crabapple Cottage in the beloved Brambly Hedge children's books has been identified in Epping Forest.
Kennedy Center Renovations Media Tour, Trump Criticises
Photos reveal a media tour of the Kennedy Center ahead of major renovations, with President Trump calling it tired and broken. Repairs funded by Congress will take two years.
Ancient Tree That Inspired Brambly Hedge Cottage Discovered
A 300-year-old crab apple tree that inspired the illustration of Crabapple Cottage in Jill Barklem's beloved Brambly Hedge series has been identified in Epping Forest.
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LACMA's $724M 'Machine of Discovery' Opens After 20 Years
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art unveils its new $724 million David Geffen Galleries, designed by Peter Zumthor as a 'machine of discovery' to transform visitor experience with aquatic-themed spaces and accidental art encounters.
Kennedy Center Renovation Amid Trump's Controversial Overhaul
The Kennedy Center is set for a two-year, $257 million renovation, driven by President Trump's criticism and hands-on involvement, sparking artist protests and concerns over its cultural direction.
Incognito Art Sale: 10 Years of Charity Fundraising Success
The Incognito art sale celebrates its 10th anniversary, raising over €1.4 million for the Jack And Jill Foundation. Artists like William Costelloe and Don Conroy contribute anonymous postcard artworks, with buyers discovering creators only after purchase.
Incognito Art Sale Raises €1.4M for Children's Charity
A unique charity art fundraiser where buyers don't know the artist until after purchase has raised €1.4 million over ten years for the Jack And Jill Foundation, supporting children with neuro-developmental delays.
Mural Honours Artist Joseph Loughborough After Death at 44
Artist Ben Slow spent nine days creating a large mural in Portsmouth to honour his late friend Joseph Loughborough, who died aged 44, using art to process grief and capture his kindness.
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Women's Prize 2026 Shortlist Highlights New Authors and Small Publishers
The Women's Prize for Fiction 2026 shortlist showcases six novels, with four debut authors and four titles from independent presses, celebrating fresh voices in literature.
Guardian's 10-Year Programme on Slavery Legacy
The Scott Trust Legacies of Enslavement Programme is a decade-long restorative justice initiative launched in 2023, focusing on descendant communities in Jamaica, the US, and the UK to atone for historical ties to transatlantic slavery.
Between the River and the Sea: Personal Amidst Political
Yousef Sweid's play at the Royal Court explores his divorce and identity as an Israeli Palestinian, navigating personal and political pressures with wit and charm.
David Bowie Immersive Show: Sanitised Yet Spectacular
The estate-approved 'You're Not Alone' at London's Lightroom offers a thrilling 360-degree film on Bowie, blending unseen footage with a sanitised career narrative that still captivates audiences.
Shakespeare's Complete Plays Ranked by Guardian Critic
A definitive ranking of all Shakespeare's plays by a former Guardian theatre critic, celebrating the Bard's birthday with insights on each work's stage history and enduring legacy.
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Romania Recovers 2,500-Year-Old Golden Helmet from Dutch Museum
A priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet and bracelets stolen from a Dutch museum in 2025 have been returned to Romania after a 14-month international investigation.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Design Sparks Controversy
Campaigners criticise the new design for a national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, calling the standing figure 'boring' and urging a return to the original equestrian statue concept.
Mother's Memoir Chronicles Grief After Son Killed in Gaza
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's new book 'When We See You Again' offers a raw account of her grief following her son Hersh's kidnapping by Hamas and death in Gaza tunnels after 328 days of captivity.
First AI Art Museum Dataland Opens in LA in 2026
Dataland, the world's inaugural Museum of AI Arts, launches in Los Angeles in spring 2026, featuring AI-generated artwork, immersive installations, and artist residencies.
Martin Parr's Global Warning Exhibition in Paris Review
The posthumous exhibition Global Warning at Jeu de Paume in Paris presents Martin Parr's final work, highlighting his unique perspective on tourism, consumption, and societal absurdities with a darker edge.
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Venezuelan Youth: Photography Project Highlights Resilience
Photographer Silvana Trevale presents 'Venezuelan Youth', a decade-long project showcasing the strength and identity of young Venezuelans beyond the crisis narrative.
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