New reports claim to have uncovered the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, who now operates under the name David Jones, with links to a £19 million company and famous associates.
A controversial art exhibition in Margate titled 'Drawings Against Genocide' has been reported to police after accusations of antisemitic and Nazi imagery. A Jewish visitor described being 'hounded out' by the aggressive artist amid heated confrontations.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show introduces its inaugural sex-themed garden, 'Aphrodite's Hothouse,' exploring the deep-rooted connection between horticulture and eroticism throughout history.
Prof Wallace Kirsop, 92, has spent decades building a working library of 20,000 books, championing rare book studies and advocating for library access in Australia.
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Louis Emmitt-Stern's play 'Slippery' at Omnibus Theatre offers a profound and unsettling look into themes of identity, memory, and reality, praised for its innovative staging and emotional depth.
English Touring Opera's period production of The Gondoliers at Sheffield's Lyceum theatre delivers a feast for eyes and ears with sharp contemporary resonances.
Jeremy Harte's 'Treasures On Earth' explores the enduring fascination with buried treasure, from Anglo-Saxon melancholy to eccentric 17th-century seekers and modern folklore connections.
New reports claim to have uncovered the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy, revealing a hidden life of millions, a name change, and a famous sidekick.
Reuters report allegedly unmasking Banksy's real name has angered fans but left art dealers unfazed, raising questions about whether his work retains cultural and financial value without the mystery.
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Three larger-than-life bronze bison statues, honouring the US national mammal, are now permanently displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
Matthew Xia's production of Andrea Levy's Small Island at Leeds Playhouse delivers a powerful adaptation that speaks directly to contemporary issues with stellar performances and historical gravitas.
Timothée Chalamet's dismissal of opera as 'dead' has provoked strong responses from artists and educators, highlighting the resilience and evolution of classical art forms.
Philip Castle, the British airbrush artist renowned for creating the iconic poster for Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, has passed away aged 83. His work spanned film, music, and advertising, leaving a lasting legacy in pop culture.
Hermione von Preuschen's Mors Imperator, rejected in 1887 over fears it mocked Kaiser Wilhelm I, is now displayed at Berlin's Alte Nationalgalerie, revealing historical paranoia.
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Becky Barnicoat's cartoon 'I Am the Dusting Queen' playfully explores the mundane yet relatable world of cleaning, offering a lighthearted perspective on daily domestic tasks.
Rhoda Roberts, a Bundjalung Widjabul Wiyebal cultural leader, passed away at 66 after a battle with rare ovarian cancer. She introduced 'welcome to country' and co-founded the National Aboriginal Theatre Trust.
Easelyn Pineda's smartphone photo of traditional Filipino spearfishers braving rough weather was shortlisted for the 2026 Sony World Photography awards.
Cartoonist Natalya Lobanova announces her exit from social media, highlighting the platform's negative impact on creativity and mental health in a satirical piece.
After a two-year closure, New York's New Museum reopens with a major $82 million expansion, doubling gallery space and launching a sprawling exhibition exploring human-technology relationships.
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Dozens of models with Down syndrome showcased style and courage at a Bucharest fashion event celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, highlighting atypical beauty and inclusion.
English National Ballet's double-bill pairs Crystal Pite's masterful Body and Soul with Kameron N Saunders' clunky Proper Conduct, creating a lopsided evening of bold dance and uneven impact.
The distinctive portrait from Lily Allen's album West End Girl is now on public display at London's National Portrait Gallery for one year. The painting, commissioned from Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez, features Allen in a polka-dot outfit and reflects t
The Chelsea Flower Show introduces a controversial Aphrodite-themed 'pleasure garden' sponsored by Lovehoney, aiming to break taboos with love and sex-associated plants, alongside ending the gnome ban.
Leo Butler's new play 'Living' at Sheffield Playhouse races through six decades of modern history, from the moon landing to the pandemic, exploring a family's journey in Burngreave.
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Ted Booth, a poet and lecturer at Hornsey College of Art, has passed away at 87. He published five poetry volumes and was an avid mountaineer, conquering over 400 peaks.
A major exhibition of Estonian modernist Konrad Mägi opens in London, alongside highlights from Fiona Banner, Leonora Carrington, and more in this week's art roundup.
The Grand Palais in Paris presents an epic exhibition of Henri Matisse's final 13 years, showcasing 300 works that redefined modern art through stunning colours and revolutionary cutouts.
Lily Allen's iconic West End Girl album cover painting is now on display at the National Portrait Gallery for a year, created by Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez.
A secluded cloister near Rome's Pantheon offers serene meditation, but its frescoed walls reveal a turbulent past of papal conclaves, the Inquisition, and Galileo's interrogation.
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London's Natural History Museum launches Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep exhibition on May 22, featuring terrifying marine predators from 200 million years ago with interactive displays and fossils.
