Hockney's Bayeux Tapestry Outburst: Art as Protest
David Hockney's fiery condemnation of the Bayeux Tapestry loan highlights how artists elevate protest. Discover the history of art's power to inspire millions and challenge authority.
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Readers Agree with Hockney: Keep Tapestry in France
Independent readers overwhelmingly oppose moving the fragile Bayeux Tapestry to London, citing irreversible damage risks. Join the debate and share your views.
Hockney: Moving Bayeux Tapestry is 'Madness'
Artist David Hockney launches a last-ditch bid to stop the Bayeux Tapestry's move to London, warning the 1000-year-old artwork is 'too precious to risk'. Read the full story.
1969 Schoolgirl's Letter Makes Eerily Accurate Predictions
A letter penned by an 11-year-old in 1969, predicting video calls and tech advances, is found behind a sofa. Read the astonishing story and see if you recognise the author.
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Tate boss Maria Balshaw announces departure after nine years
Maria Balshaw, the first female director of Tate, is resigning this spring. She reflects on a tenure that championed women artists and steered the galleries through the pandemic. Read her full interview.
Iconic 1980s Bronx Dog Walkers Photo by Camilo José Vergara
Explore Camilo José Vergara's powerful 1980s photograph of Bronx dog walkers, a poignant snapshot of community and survival in a neglected New York neighbourhood.
Tehching Hsieh: Extreme Performance Art's 'Master'
Explore the life and radical one-year performances of Tehching Hsieh, the artist Marina Abramović calls 'the master'. From a cage to a rope, his work redefines endurance.
Colin Ford, founding head of Bradford museum, dies aged 91
Colin Ford, the founding head of Bradford's National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, has died aged 91. He was instrumental in saving key photographic works for the nation.
£59.7m in Art & History Saved for UK Public Collections
A Degas pastel, Churchill's desk & a Vanessa Bell painting are among items worth £59.7m allocated to UK museums via tax schemes. Explore the national treasures now saved for the public.
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Oldham Owner Seeks Royal Party & Giant Statue After OBE
Frank Rothwell, Oldham Athletic owner, used his OBE ceremony to ask the Prince of Wales for a royal garden party and unveil plans for a 20m 'Oldham embryo' statue to boost the town. Read his ambitious vision.
Nan Goldin's iconic 'Ballad' exhibition in London
Nan Goldin's seminal photography series 'The Ballad of Sexual Dependency' is on show at Gagosian, London. Explore the raw, intimate portraits of 70s and 80s life that remain powerfully relevant today. Visit before 21 March.
A Writer's Rebirth in the Tasmanian Bush
Author Robert Dessaix recounts the transformative moment on a Tasmanian bush block that made him finally feel at home in the Australian landscape. Discover his journey from European longing to local belonging.
Hockney warns Bayeux Tapestry move risks 'irreversible damage'
Artist David Hockney slams plans to loan the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum, warning of 'irreversible damage'. Read his full intervention.
Hockney: Moving Bayeux Tapestry is 'Madness'
Artist David Hockney argues the British Museum's plan to move the fragile, 1000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry is a reckless risk. Read why he says the priceless artefact must stay in France.
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Hockney Slams Bayeux Tapestry UK Move as 'Madness'
Artist David Hockney brands plans to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum a 'vanity project' risking 'irreversible damage' to the priceless 11th-century artefact.
Trigger Warning for Lawrence of Arabia Portraits
The National Portrait Gallery has added trigger warnings to images of T.E. Lawrence in Arab robes, citing cultural appropriation concerns. Explore the debate over historical context.
Writers' Week 'cultural vandalism' says ex-director
Former Adelaide Writers' Week director Louise Adler brands festival turmoil 'cultural vandalism' and a governance failure. Plus, author faces charges and Victoria's premier confronted.
US Museums Face Crisis Under Trump Funding Cuts
American museums face an existential threat as federal grants are cancelled and political pressure mounts. A new survey reveals plunging attendance and financial instability ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.
Readers' Best Photographs: Icy Swims and Lupins
Explore a breathtaking collection of Guardian readers' photographs, featuring daring icy swims and stunning lupin fields. Discover the beauty captured by our community.
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Largest Roman Villa in Wales Discovered in Port Talbot
Archaeologists have uncovered the largest Roman villa ever found in Wales, dubbing it 'Port Talbot's Pompeii'. The 4th-century complex, discovered using radar, promises to rewrite the history of Roman Britain.
Largest Roman Villa in Wales Discovered in Port Talbot
Archaeologists have discovered the largest Roman villa ever found in Wales, dubbing it 'Port Talbot's Pompeii'. The 4th-century site in Margam Country Park is exceptionally preserved.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 Cancelled After Author Exodus
The Adelaide Festival board cancels its 2026 Writers' Week and sees mass resignations after disinviting Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Read the full story on the fallout and apologies.
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor, educator, and posthumous stepsister of Anne Frank, has died at 96. She dedicated her life to teaching tolerance and founded the Anne Frank Trust UK. Read her remarkable story of survival and legacy.
Newcastle's Pavement Plaques Celebrate Fictional Figures
Discover the witty pavement plaques in Newcastle's Grainger Town, honouring fictitious local heroes and everyday moments. Read about this unique public art project and other sharp letters from Guardian readers.
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Marlow Moss: The British Artist Who Shaped Mondrian
Decades after her death, British artist Marlow Moss is finally receiving recognition for her pioneering abstract work and her profound influence on the legendary Piet Mondrian. Discover her remarkable story.
Ardern joins mass boycott of Adelaide Festival
The Adelaide Festival faces collapse as Jacinda Ardern and over 70 writers boycott over the axing of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Discover the fallout.
Sean Scully: The Blues of Britain's Top Abstract Painter
At 80, Sean Scully's new Paris exhibition reveals how childhood trauma and loss fuel his powerful abstract art. Discover the story behind the rectangles and colour.
Hawaii's Story: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans at British Museum
A new exhibition at the British Museum reveals the complex cultural diplomacy between Hawaii and Britain after Captain Cook's death, featuring stunning feathered artefacts.
Countryfile calendar raises over £1.7m for Children in Need
John Craven announces the Countryfile 2026 calendar has raised an incredible £1.7m for BBC Children in Need. The photography competition remains a national favourite.
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Countryfile calendar raises over £1.7m for Children in Need
Veteran presenter John Craven stunned viewers by announcing the Countryfile 2026 calendar has raised a staggering £1.7m for BBC Children in Need. Get the full story.
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