The inclusion of Russia in the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has triggered international condemnation, with the European Commission threatening to withhold funding and 22 European countries demanding Moscow's exclusion over the Ukraine war.
The Museum Ludwig in Cologne celebrates its 50th anniversary with a comprehensive five-month exhibition featuring over 300 works by iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
South African artist Zanele Muholi has been honoured with the prestigious 2026 Hasselblad award, dedicating the recognition to under-represented communities and reflecting on decades of activism through photography.
France has returned the Djidji Ayôkwé, a sacred talking drum seized in 1916, to Côte d'Ivoire in a landmark cultural restitution ceremony, marking a historic step for post-colonial reconciliation.
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This week's art dispatch features floral exhibitions at the Ashmolean, abstract erotica in London, Japanese print masters in Manchester, and a rare 17th-century masterpiece by Marie Blancour.
Serena Kutchinsky reunites with her father's £7m jewelled egg, a masterpiece that reshaped her family's life, now displayed at The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo.
The United States Postal Service has revealed a new stamp series dedicated to lowrider culture, recognising its artistic significance and global reach from American barrios to international streets.
Barack and Michelle Obama announce their first Broadway venture, co-producing the revival of 'Proof' with Higher Ground. Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri star in the Tony-winning play directed by Thomas Kail.
Born in Mexican American communities, lowrider culture has evolved from local boulevards to a worldwide symbol of automotive art and cultural pride.
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The US Postal Service is releasing a new stamp series featuring five iconic lowrider cars, recognising the vibrant artistic expression of Chicano communities.
Jane Lapotaire, who died at 81, was celebrated for her Olivier-winning role as Edith Piaf but was a rare classical actor in Shakespeare, Chekhov, and Ibsen.
A new cartoon by Ben Jennings critiques the Middle East crisis juxtaposed with Oscars glamour in Los Angeles, highlighting global tensions and media focus.
A new permanent exhibition in Pompeii displays over 20 plaster casts of victims from the 79 AD Mount Vesuvius eruption, capturing their final moments with emotional and archaeological precision.
Russell Maliphant Dance Company presents three arresting solos at Sadler's Wells East, blending meditative movement with exquisite lighting design in a spiritual performance.
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Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples will host a tactile art experience for visually impaired visitors, allowing them to touch masterpieces like the Veiled Christ.
The 25th Sydney Biennale, themed 'Rememory', features over 80 artists from 37 countries. Under Emirati director Hoor Al Qasimi, it focuses on polyphonic voices rather than political spectacle, with works revisiting histories for present insights.
Independent readers are divided on whether UK museums should charge tourists or remain free, with suggestions including Airbnb taxes and tourist levies to address funding gaps while preserving accessibility.
Timothée Chalamet's remark that 'no one cares' about opera and ballet has provoked swift backlash, highlighting financial struggles and declining attendance in the arts sector worldwide.
A new exhibition at Pompeii displays 22 plaster casts of victims from the AD 79 Vesuvius eruption, capturing their agonising final poses and offering a scientific account of the disaster.
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Joe Rush, the artist behind iconic Glastonbury installations like Carhenge, presents a major exhibition of works made from reclaimed materials during the festival's fallow year.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is preparing to return a rare timber from the São José slave ship to South Africa, marking a significant change to its Slavery and Freedom exhibit.
A new exhibition at New York's Poster House celebrates Black performers from the 1880s to 1940s, using rare posters to counter stereotypes and highlight cultural contributions.
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and actor Noah Jupe discuss their West End debut in Robert Icke's Romeo and Juliet, reflecting on child stardom and Shakespeare.
Harvard University has transferred rare 1850 daguerreotypes of enslaved individuals to Charleston's International African American Museum after a seven-year legal battle.
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Cartoonist Tom Gauld creates a series of humorous bookplates tailored to different literary genres, blending satire with bibliophile charm in his latest artistic project.
A new David Hockney exhibition at London's Serpentine North Gallery showcases portraits of his family and carers, alongside iPad-painted works inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry.
A free exhibition of new works by David Hockney at London's Serpentine Gallery celebrates spring with a 90-metre frieze and oil paintings, offering a message of renewal and hope.
The Edinburgh International Festival 2026 will feature the largest-ever presentation of American artists, exploring themes of freedom, innovation, and hypocrisy under the theme 'All Rise'.
David Hockney's A Year in Normandie at Serpentine North stitches 100 iPad paintings into a vast frieze, but critics argue it undermines his gift for beauty, with messy joins and artificial colours.
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The extraordinary life of Harold 'the Kangaroo' Thornton, a prolific Australian painter, self-promoter, and wrestler whose psychedelic works and tall tales left a unique legacy.
