The national monument to Queen Elizabeth II in St James's Park will feature a standing statue, diverging from earlier equestrian designs. Sculptor Karen Newman will create a separate tribute on Birdcage Walk.
The production team for Bizet's 'Carmen' at the Metropolitan Opera has demanded their names be stripped from programmes following a dispute over the removal of a Jaguar and trucks from the staging.
As the National Archives unveils a historic love letters exhibition, new data reveals a surprising resurgence in handwritten correspondence across the UK, particularly among younger generations seeking meaningful connections.
A remarkable public art initiative called The Flock Project is transforming forgotten corners of Lantau Island with stunning bird murals that celebrate Hong Kong's migratory species and their extraordinary journeys.
A major exhibition in Plymouth marks Beryl Cook's 100th birthday, showcasing her vibrant paintings of English working-class life, from bawdy pubs to intimate family moments.
A long-lost portrait of Robert Burns, painted by Sir Henry Raeburn and missing for over two centuries, goes on public display for the first time at National Galleries Scotland in Edinburgh.
Historian Colin Ford's supportive act at a 2006 lecture on Virginia Woolf and photography in London, showcasing his expertise on Julia Margaret Cameron.
A special Christie's auction in New York marks America's 250th anniversary, featuring rare Declaration of Independence prints, Constitution drafts, and iconic artworks with multi-million dollar estimates.
Dante or Die's immersive show I Do returns, inviting audiences to spy on a chaotic wedding day at London's Malmaison Hotel, exploring love and commitment through intimate scenes.
A new exhibition, Reunion 79-21, features photographs documenting four decades of Black queer club culture in London, highlighting its evolution amid challenges like homophobia and gentrification.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy unveils landmark £1.5bn arts funding package, demanding London-based national museums extend their influence across the UK.
Crime writer Val McDermid reveals she was assigned a sensitivity reader to remove offensive language from her earlier Lindsay Gordon novels, arguing it's dishonest to alter historical works.
The production team behind Bizet's 'Carmen' at the Metropolitan Opera has demanded their names be removed from programmes following a controversial restaging decision that eliminated key vehicles from the performance.
Philip Pacey, the influential art librarian, editor and poet who helped shape his field and won major poetry awards, has passed away at the age of 79.
Caroline Hamilton, co-founder of the London Dollshouse festival, transformed miniatures into a celebrated art form, supporting makers and collectors worldwide until her death at 86.
The National Archives in London unveils a remarkable exhibition featuring love letters from five centuries, revealing intimate stories of royalty, spies, and ordinary people.
Sally Tallant, former Liverpool Biennial boss, returns from New York to lead London's Hayward Gallery as Southbank Centre celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Tate Modern curators encounter significant difficulties borrowing key Frida Kahlo works for upcoming exhibition, with Madonna among owners declining to loan valuable paintings amid record auction prices.
During the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, cultural officials grant rare public access to view restoration of a long-concealed Leonardo da Vinci wall painting at Sforza Castle.
Montez Press, a radical queer and feminist publisher and radio station, expands globally as its founders warn that rising fascism makes their boundary-pushing work more vital than ever.
As the RSC revives Henry V, we explore how Shakespeare's history play reflects today's world of instability, fractured alliances, and the haunting threat of war.
Archaeologists have discovered 79 previously unseen pieces of 2,000-year-old graffiti in Pompeii's Theatre Corridor, revealing messages about love, sex, and bodily functions that mirror modern pub bathroom scrawls.
A groundbreaking exhibition in the Netherlands challenges societal views on ageing through powerful photography, featuring intimate portraits of octogenarians in love triangles and vulnerable moments.
A new book by photographer Sheila Burnett documents the experimental Pip Simmons theatre group's radical European touring years, capturing the maverick troupe's avant-garde productions and offstage moments.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will present his first major exhibition in northern England at Manchester's Aviva Studios this summer, exploring British imperialism and globalisation through monumental works.
The British Museum reports a record-breaking year for archaeological discoveries in 2024, with highlights including a hoard of Harold II coins from 1066 and a rare Roman vehicle fitting, largely thanks to metal detectorists.
Amateur metal detectorists are behind a record-breaking surge in UK archaeological discoveries, with 1,540 treasure cases reported in 2024. Explore the historic finds reshaping our past.
Chinese archaeologists have fully restored a 1,200-year-old Tang Dynasty 'golden armour' using advanced 3D and VR tech. Discover the story behind this incredible find and its digital preservation.
Explore the stunning winning images from the Portrait of Britain 2026 awards, capturing the diverse faces and powerful stories from across the United Kingdom. See the full collection now.
Explore the legacy of East London's iconic Glory pub, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ venue that launched drag stars and championed outlandish self-expression from 2014 to 2024.