Category : Arts


Photographer Revisits Route 1 70 Years Later

Anastasia Samoylova retraces a 1954 photographic journey up America's Atlantic Coast, uncovering a nation grappling with its history and identity. Discover the powerful images.

New Royal Opera House Curtains to Honour the King

The Royal Opera House commissions new mohair velour stage curtains featuring King Charles's cipher. A symbol of royal patronage, they will be unveiled in May 2025. Discover the artistry behind this renewal.

Tala Madani's AI Art Exhibition Confronts Sexism

Iranian-American artist Tala Madani uses AI-generated robot children to challenge societal expectations of women in her powerful London exhibition at Pilar Corrias until 17 January.

Miles Burrows' Poem Confronts Ageing Attitudes

Explore Miles Burrows' powerful new poem 'Missing You' from his collection Slow Puncture, which satirises Western society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.

Edith Pritchett's Venn Diagrams Decode Modern Life

Explore Edith Pritchett's brilliant Venn diagrams that capture the absurdities of contemporary British life, from fashion dilemmas to political contradictions. Discover your place in these witty illustrations.

UK places export bar on unique £280k Hindu paintings

A unique series of 200-year-old Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been blocked from leaving the UK. The export bar allows time for a UK institution to acquire the culturally significant Devi Mahatmya artworks.

UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings

A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.

Export bar on £280k 'beautiful' Hindu paintings

A unique set of 200-year-old Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The decision aims to keep the cultural treasure for study and public enjoyment.

AI Christmas mural removed after backlash

An AI-generated festive mural in Kingston upon Thames, dubbed a 'Lovecraftian horror', has been removed following public outcry and online ridicule. Discover the full story.

Frida Kahlo portrait sells for record £41.8m

A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait, 'El sueño (La cama)', has sold for £41.8m at Sotheby's, breaking the auction record for female artists. Discover the story behind this historic sale.

Bridget Riley's Optical Art Leaves Viewers Gasping

A review of Bridget Riley's 'Learning to See' exhibition at Turner Contemporary, Margate. Experience the mesmerising optical art that challenges perception and leaves visitors in awe. Plan your visit now.

Sarah Lucas and Maggi Hambling Exhibition Review

Explore the provocative joint exhibition of YBA Sarah Lucas and painter Maggi Hambling at Sadie Coles HQ, London. Discover a world of feminist satire and raw artistic energy. See it before 24 January!

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