V&A Faces Living Wage Demands as New Museum Opens
Campaigners demand V&A becomes a living wage employer, with over 21,000 signing an open letter ahead of the V&A East opening in Stratford.
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British Theatre 2026: Congregation Under Pressure, Costs Soar
British theatre faces a critical juncture in 2026, with 37 million attendees but severe financial strains. Rising costs, celebrity casting, and access issues threaten its future, yet creative risks and cultural power persist.
Dog's Gaze in Art: Velázquez to Picasso Analysis
Thomas Laqueur's book 'The Dog's Gaze' examines dogs in Western art, from Paleolithic paw prints to Picasso's dachshund, revealing their symbolic role as viewers' alter egos.
Australian Photographer Wins Sony Award with Volcanologist Image
Elle Leontiev's portrait of Phillip Yamah at Mount Yasur in Vanuatu, shot blind due to technical issues, secured the Open Photographer of the Year title at the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards.
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Tourist Museum Fees Called 'Unethical' Amid Artefact Return Demands
Proposals to charge overseas visitors at UK national museums face backlash from restitution groups, who argue it's unfair while colonial-era artefacts remain disputed.
Nadia Fall Calls for Bold Theatre Programming to Overcome Crisis
Young Vic artistic director Nadia Fall advocates for theatres to 'programme their way out' of financial struggles, announcing new shows including an anti-Trump musical version of Thelma & Louise.
Cuckoo's Nest at Old Vic: Mesmerising Yet Problematic
Clint Dyer's production at the Old Vic reimagines Ken Kesey's classic with a fresh political edge, but struggles with the text's inherent misogyny. Aaron Pierre delivers a storming performance as McMurphy.
French Writers Quit Grasset Over Right-Wing Owner Bolloré
More than 100 writers, including Virginie Despentes and Bernard-Henri Lévy, have left the historic French publisher Grasset in protest against billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré, accusing his media empire of promoting far-right ideologies.
Paula Rego's Largest Drawing Exhibition Reveals Intimate Tales
The largest exhibition of Paula Rego's drawings at Victoria Miro showcases her intuitive pencil work, exploring themes of female repression, abortion, and personal struggles with poignant emotional depth.
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Man Wins £1m Picasso in £100 Charity Raffle
A lucky participant has secured a Picasso painting valued at £1 million after purchasing a £100 ticket in a charity raffle, sparking excitement and debate.
Teddy Bear: From Raggedy Toy to Childhood Icon
The teddy bear's journey from 1902 Brooklyn scraps to global symbol of comfort, exploring its genderless appeal and cultural impact over a century.
Shakespeare's London Home Location Solved After 200 Years
Professor Lucy Munro has pinpointed William Shakespeare's Blackfriars property in London using historical documents, challenging beliefs about his retirement and later works.
Shakespeare's London Home Location Finally Pinpointed
New research reveals the exact location of William Shakespeare's Blackfriars property in London, discovered through archival documents showing floor plans and challenging assumptions about his later years.
Old Vic's Cuckoo's Nest Revival: Funny but Lacks Empathy
Clint Dyer's revival at the Old Vic delivers consistent laughs with strong performances, but falters in its outdated, insensitive portrayal of mental illness and misogyny.
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Joan Semmel: Feminist Pioneer on Nudes and Authenticity
At 93, artist Joan Semmel discusses her groundbreaking nude paintings, feminist legacy, and new exhibitions in New York and Brussels, challenging objectification with real bodies.
Paris Man Wins €1m Picasso in €100 Charity Raffle
Ari Hodara, a software engineer from Paris, won a Picasso painting worth over €1m in a charity raffle after buying a €100 ticket. The raffle raised €12m for Alzheimer's research.
Ron Timehin's Ghanaian Portraits Show Community Pride and Elegance
Photographer Ron Timehin's series 'The Labadi Community' showcases Ghanaians in Accra with dignity and collaboration, featuring a majestic horse and ruined farm building.
LA's $724m Amoeba Museum Opens After 20 Years
The David Geffen Galleries at Lacma, a divisive concrete structure spanning Wilshire Boulevard, opens next week after two decades of planning and debate over its design and funding.
The Fear of 13 Review: Brody and Thompson on Broadway
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson star in a fact-based play about wrongful imprisonment, offering a sturdy but safe theatrical experience that lacks emotional depth.
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Inside the Chelsea Hotel: Scopin's Lens on Artists and Runaways
Albert Scopin's photographs from 1969-1971 reveal the creative chaos of New York's Chelsea Hotel, capturing icons like Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe in their formative years.
Map Uncovers Shakespeare's London Home Location
A newly discovered 17th-century map has pinpointed the exact location of William Shakespeare's only London property, solving a long-standing historical mystery about the playwright's life in the capital.
Shakespeare's London Home Precisely Located by Historic Floorplan
A newly discovered floorplan in the London Archives reveals the exact location of William Shakespeare's only London property, challenging assumptions about his later years and his connection to the capital.
Spice Girls Catsuit and Britpop in New '90s London Exhibition
A free exhibition at London's Barbican Music Library showcases iconic 1996 memorabilia including Mel B's leopard-print catsuit, Geri Halliwell's Union flag boots, and Liam Gallagher's tambourine.
French Engineer Wins €1m Picasso in €100 Charity Raffle
A French engineer, Ari Hodara, won a €1 million Picasso painting after buying a €100 ticket in a charity raffle that raised €12 million for Alzheimer's research.
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V&A East Opens with Postwar Design and Black Music Exhibition
London's new V&A East museum launches with permanent galleries showcasing influential postwar fabrics and a temporary exhibition on Black British music, highlighting cultural diversity and artistic inspiration.
V&A East Museum: A Triumph of Architecture and Ingenuity
The V&A East Museum in London's Olympic Park, designed by O'Donnell+Tuomey, is a bold architectural marvel. Its honey-coloured concrete facade and innovative interiors celebrate human creativity, housing everything from Leigh Bowery's codpiece to Black Br
NGV Triennial 2026: Free Exhibition with 100 Global Artists
The National Gallery of Victoria's 2026 Triennial in Melbourne features nearly 100 artists from 35 countries, including Jenny Holzer's WTF installation and works exploring climate change, AI, and community.
Marina Sersale's Monochrome World: Life in Black and White
Explore Marina Sersale's Liminal Space, a decade-long photographic journey across Italy, Japan, and beyond, capturing ephemeral moments in dramatic black and white.
French Raffle Awards €1 Million Picasso for Alzheimer's Research
A Paris raffle has awarded a €1 million Picasso painting to a lucky winner, with all proceeds from €100 tickets funding vital Alzheimer's research initiatives.
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Engineer Wins €1.45M Picasso in Charity Raffle
Ari Hodara, a 58-year-old sales engineer from Paris, won Pablo Picasso's 'Head of a Woman' painting worth €1.45 million after buying a €100 raffle ticket. The charity lottery raised €12 million for Alzheimer's research.
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