New Louvre Director Appointed After Crown Jewels Heist
Veteran art historian Christophe Leribault takes charge of the crisis-hit Louvre museum following the brazen theft of French crown jewels and multiple institutional problems.
Category : Arts
Sabsabi's Venice Biennale Return After Reinstatement
Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi will present two major works at the Venice Biennale after being controversially revoked and reinstated, exploring spirituality and shared humanity.
Louvre Appoints New Director After Jewel Heist and Scandals
The Louvre Museum in Paris is appointing art historian Christophe Leribault as its new director to address crises including a crown jewel theft, ticket fraud, and infrastructure issues.
Tracey Emin's 'A Second Life': Art Born from Suffering
Tracey Emin's retrospective at Tate Modern is an emotionally charged exploration of her life's work, transforming personal agony into powerful art that leaves visitors deeply moved.
Tracey Emin's Tate Retrospective: Art and Life Explored
A major retrospective at Tate Modern showcases Tracey Emin's evolution from YBA provocateur to a deeply emotional artist, with works like 'My Bed' highlighting her raw, personal style.
Police Return Nazi Uniform Art Posters to Canberra Venue
ACT police have returned seized art posters depicting world leaders in Nazi uniforms to a Canberra music venue, confirming no charges will be laid under new hate symbol laws. The venue owner called the police intervention 'ludicrous'.
Beatriz González Retrospective: Art from Colombia's Conflict
A compelling review of Beatriz González's retrospective at the Barbican, exploring her biting, macabre work that reflects Colombia's decades of violence and political strife through postcards, furniture, and press cuttings.
Bird Grove Review: George Eliot's Early Life in Tender Drama
Elizabeth Dulau shines in Alexi Kaye Campbell's new play at Hampstead Theatre, exploring the formative years of Mary Ann Evans before she became George Eliot.
Global Snapshot: Lisbon's Cristo Rei to London's Pancake Races
A curated collection of stunning reader-submitted photographs from around the world, capturing moments from Greenland's airport signs to Somerset's snowdrops.
Rose Wylie: Rebel Artist at 92 Defies Age and Convention
At 92, Rose Wylie, a rebel artist, continues to paint into the early hours, with her giant, witty canvases fetching huge sums globally. Her first solo show at the Royal Academy marks a milestone for British women in art.
Lost Plays of Thomas Kyd Revived in New Edition
A groundbreaking new edition brings to light previously lost plays by 16th-century playwright Thomas Kyd, offering fresh insights into Elizabethan drama and his influence on Shakespeare.
Butterfly-Eye View: Jeff Mermelstein's New Photography Book
US photographer Jeff Mermelstein releases a new book, 'What if Jeff were a Butterfly?', exploring his archive to capture fleeting, beautiful moments from a butterfly's perspective.
Bible Sales Double Among Gen Z: Trend or Revival?
UK Bible sales have more than doubled since 2019, driven by young people. Is this a fashion statement, a far-right co-option, or a genuine search for meaning in turbulent times?
Green Sheep Stage Show Tours Australia After Book's Success
The beloved children's book 'Where Is The Green Sheep?' by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek, which has sold over 2.5 million copies, is now a live stage show touring 80 venues across Australia in 2026 and 2027.
The Hound of the Baskervilles Review: Lacks Mystery
A four-person adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles at New Vic Theatre brings laughs but fails to solve the mystery of its own existence, offering vigour without depth.
Holocaust Photo Album Play Confronts Banality of Evil
A new theatre production, 'Here There Are Blueberries', uses a Nazi photo album from Auschwitz to explore Hannah Arendt's concept of the banality of evil through a compelling docudrama format.
Philippe Gaulier: Clown Teacher Who Championed 'Inner Idiot'
Philippe Gaulier, the influential French clown and teacher who founded his own theatre school, has died aged 82. His unique methods, including playful 'punishments', shaped generations of performers.
Gentileschi's Mary Magdalene: Ecstatic Vitality at National Gallery
Artemisia Gentileschi's 'Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy' redefines the biblical figure, portraying her not as repentant but in spiritual rapture. Acquired by the National Gallery of Art, it challenges centuries of patriarchal artistic depictions.
Nazi-Looted Sculpture Returned to Heirs After Legal Fight
A German museum has returned a £1.1 million sculpture stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish businessman who died in a concentration camp, ending years of legal disputes.
Art UK Hits 1 Million Artworks in Digital Public Archive
Art UK celebrates 10 years by reaching 1 million entries in its online database of UK public art, with new chair Ben Terrett aiming to expand access and awareness.
JR Transforms Paris' Pont Neuf Bridge into Giant Cave Art
French artist JR will transform Paris' historic Pont Neuf bridge into a monumental walk-through cave installation in June 2026, featuring sound by Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter and augmented reality technology.
Tracey Emin on Cancer, Trauma and Tate Triumph
Britain's greatest female artist Tracey Emin opens up about her new Tate Modern retrospective, surviving cancer, and how art helped her overcome trauma, rape, and despair.
Saint Joan Review: Stewart Laing's Visionary Shaw Revival
A review of Stewart Laing's 2026 production of George Bernard Shaw's 'Saint Joan' at the Citizens Theatre, exploring its modern relevance and innovative staging.
Milan Duomo Cathedral Begins Major Restoration Work
The iconic Duomo di Milano has started a significant restoration effort to preserve its Gothic architecture and intricate details, funded by local authorities and cultural grants.
National Gallery Funding Crisis: Public Should Not Pay
The National Gallery faces a severe funding shortfall, threatening its operations and public access. Experts argue that the public should not be forced to cover the costs, calling for sustainable solutions.
Lifelike Dolls: Grief, Play, and Power in Art
An exhibition showcases lifelike dolls, delving into themes of grief, play, and power, challenging perceptions of reality and emotion in contemporary art.
Lowry's Untold Story: The Truth Behind the Hero Myth
A new BBC documentary reveals LS Lowry's hidden life through unheard tapes, challenging his image as a working-class hero and exposing his conservative views and detached artistry.
National Gallery's £8.2m Deficit Threatens Free Museum Entry
The National Gallery's financial crisis, with an £8.2m deficit, has reignited debates on free museum entry. As funding pressures mount, the policy introduced in 2001 faces scrutiny, with potential cuts and charges looming.
Mimi Mollica's Moon City: London Lunar Shot on iPhone
Sicilian photographer Mimi Mollica reveals how a sleepless night led to his stunning moon photo from a London balcony, using an iPhone 13 Mini and telescope, exploring its therapeutic and democratic appeal.
Madeline Horwath Cartoon on Winter Olympics End
A poignant cartoon by Madeline Horwath captures the symbolic end of the Winter Olympics, reflecting on climate change and shifting global priorities in sports.
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