Leonardo da Vinci's Egyptian obsession revealed in Cambridge
Groundbreaking Cambridge exhibition reveals Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with ancient Egypt, featuring rare drawings and coded notebooks that rewrite art history.
Category : Arts
Virgil Abloh's Fashion Revolution at Paris Grand Palais
The Grand Palais in Paris hosts a major retrospective celebrating Virgil Abloh's groundbreaking work that blurred boundaries between streetwear, luxury fashion, and contemporary art.
Lee Krasner: Beyond Pollock's Shadow
A powerful new stage production illuminates the extraordinary life and legacy of Lee Krasner, the trailblazing artist who stood in Jackson Pollock's shadow while shaping modern American art.
Tsar's Lost Fabergé Egg Sells for £15.7M in London
A long-lost Fabergé egg created for Tsar Nicholas II breaks records at London auction, revealing a remarkable century-long journey from Russian royalty to British antique dealer.
Cambridge Museum Unveils Groundbreaking Egypt Exhibition
The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge unveils a spectacular collection of Egyptian artefacts, revealing untold stories of ancient civilisation through cutting-edge research and immersive displays.
Women by Women: Photos of Global Female Resistance
A groundbreaking photography exhibition showcases powerful images by female photographers documenting women's resistance movements across four continents, from Latin America to Africa.
Dali Painting Authenticity Investigated by Italian Police
Italian art experts and carabinieri are investigating the authenticity of a Salvador Dali painting in Parma, casting doubt on its provenance and raising questions about art authentication methods.
Abramović's Balkan Erotic Epic: Skeleton Orgies in London
Legendary performance artist Marina Abramović returns to London with her provocative 'Balkan Erotic Epic,' featuring skeletal orgies, breast-kneading rituals, and phallic symbolism that explores ancient Slavic traditions.
Ancient Saudi rock art reveals spectacular animal carvings
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Saudi Arabia uncovers vast collection of ancient camel and other animal carvings, offering unprecedented insights into prehistoric desert civilizations.
British Museum's Pink Ball Sparks BP Protest Controversy
The British Museum faces fierce criticism for hosting an exclusive pink ball while defending its controversial sponsorship deal with BP, creating a stark contrast between elite celebrations and public discontent.
Italian police dismantle major Dali art forgery ring
Italian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated forgery operation that produced and sold counterfeit Salvador Dali artworks across Europe for nearly two decades, with estimated sales reaching millions.
Visionary architect Sir Terry Farrell dies aged 88
Celebrated architect and planner Sir Terry Farrell, creator of London's iconic MI6 Building and Embankment Place, passes away at 88, leaving an indelible mark on British architecture.
Gilbert & George declare war on classical music
Provocative artists Gilbert & George launch their most controversial work yet - a silent protest against London's Philharmonia Orchestra that's shaking the art world.
Murniasih: A Life Lived with Unapologetic Desire
Discover the electrifying retrospective of Balinese artist I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, whose bold and sensual artworks challenge conventions at London's latest exhibition.
Hidden dog discovered in Rembrandt's Night Watch
A groundbreaking high-tech scan of Rembrandt's masterpiece 'The Night Watch' has revealed a hidden secret: the ghostly outline of a small dog, painted over by the artist himself. The discovery at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum rewrites the story behind one of th
Rembrandt's Night Watch dog copied from obscure artist
Groundbreaking research reveals the canine in Rembrandt's masterpiece wasn't his original creation but borrowed from another Dutch Golden Age painter, challenging art historical assumptions.
Simone Leigh Headlines Royal Academy Show in 2027
The Royal Academy of Arts announces a major 2027 solo exhibition for Simone Leigh, the celebrated US sculptor and Venice Biennale star, marking a pivotal moment for contemporary art in London.
Turner Prize 2025: Bradford's Radical Art Showcase
The 2025 Turner Prize exhibition in Bradford breaks from tradition with its community-focused, accessible approach, sparking debate about art's role in society.
Marshall's RA show on Black enslavers challenges history
A major new exhibition by celebrated artist Kerry James Marshall at London's Royal Academy challenges conventional narratives by exploring the complex and often overlooked history of Black enslavers in America.
British dealer in Banksy repatriation row with Italy
A contentious legal dispute unfolds as a UK art dealer faces allegations of illegally exporting prized Banksy artworks from Italy, sparking a major cultural heritage debate.
Artists Reclaim St George's Flag for Modern, Inclusive Britain
A powerful cultural movement is seeing a new generation of British artists, musicians, and designers transform the St George's Cross into a vibrant symbol of unity and modern identity, shedding its far-right associations.
Bayeux Tapestry UK journey scuppered by French strikes
The planned secret relocation of the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the UK has been dramatically halted by French industrial action, dashing hopes of its first overseas exhibition in centuries.
Herzog & de Meuron's New Calder Garden Opens in Philadelphia
A major new public garden in Philadelphia, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, reimagines the playful genius of Alexander Calder with a stunning collection of his large-scale mobiles.
Rare Venetian painting found in Cambridge sells for £2.7m
A stunning 18th-century Venetian painting by Francesco Guardi, discovered in a Cambridge home, has fetched an astonishing £2.7 million at a specialist sale by Cheffins auctioneers, shattering its pre-sale estimate.
Lost Frida Kahlo portrait sells for £4.9m in London
A previously unseen portrait by iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, 'Diego y yo' (Diego and I), has sold for a record-breaking £4.9 million at Sotheby's London, marking a major event in the art world.
Danny Boyle to direct Festival of Britain 2030 on Southbank
Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle is set to helm a major Festival of Britain celebration in 2030, transforming London's Southbank Centre into a national hub of creativity and unity, marking the 80th anniversary of the original festival.
Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
Lost Picasso Found & Black Sabbath Ballet Stuns
A stunning art world discovery and a groundbreaking metal ballet dominate today's visual news cycle, offering a captivating blend of high culture and iconic music.
Jean Rhys's 'Wide Sargasso Sea' Inspires London Art Show
A groundbreaking exhibition at Michael Werner Gallery explores the profound influence of Jean Rhys's literary classic 'Wide Sargasso Sea' on contemporary art, featuring works by leading international artists.
Joy Gregory's Radical Lens: Whitechapel Gallery Retrospective
Explore the powerful and poetic work of Joy Gregory, a seminal figure in Black British photography, as her major career survey opens at London's Whitechapel Gallery. Discover her profound explorations of identity, beauty, and cultural history.
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