National Gallery's Leonardo da Vinci 'Experience' Falls Flat, Critics Say
National Gallery's immersive Leonardo da Vinci exhibition receives poor reviews for being underwhelming and lacking educational depth.
Category : Arts
Denmark's 'Ugly and Pornographic' Big Mermaid Statue to Be Removed
Denmark's Big Mermaid statue, criticized as 'ugly and pornographic', is to be removed from Dragør Fort due to cultural heritage concerns.
Photographer's Eureka Moment Captures Northern California Miracle
Photographer Curran Hatleberg recounts his eureka moment capturing a serendipitous scene in Eureka, California, highlighting patience and trust in his work.
David Hockney's First English Landscape to Be Auctioned After 30 Years
David Hockney's 1965 painting 'English Garden', his first English landscape, is on show at Sotheby's before auction with an estimate of £2.5m-£3.5m.
Funeral Conversations and the Importance of Real Butter
Hannah Jones explores the oddity of funeral conversations, from Prestige pans to real butter, and how grief hides in ordinary details after her mother-in-law's death.
Indian Village Chef Chand Singh's Royal Journey to Newcastle
Chef Chand Singh, who cooked for King Charles and Bollywood stars, now runs Rani Indian Restaurant on Newcastle Quayside with his son Rohit, serving authentic Punjabi cuisine.
William Scott's Lost Paintings Found in Somerset Museum
Three William Scott paintings loaned to Museum of Somerset, exploring his friendship with Mark Rothko and abstract art.
Most Writers Earn Less Than £600 a Year, Survey Reveals
Survey reveals 54% of traditionally-published and 80% of self-published authors earn less than £600 a year from writing.
Sex-Themed Garden to Break Taboos at Chelsea Flower Show
Chelsea Flower Show features a sex-themed garden by Lovehoney, breaking taboos with aphrodisiac plants and ending the gnome ban.
Artist Tony Albert Turns Racist 'Aboriginalia' into Art at MCA Sydney
Tony Albert's exhibition 'Not a Souvenir' at MCA Sydney showcases his collection of racist 'Aboriginalia', transforming kitsch objects into art that critiques commodification of First Nations culture.
Tyneside Dad Welcomes First Child on Father's Day
Jamie Hamilton and partner Sara welcomed daughter Hallie Rea at the Royal Victoria Infirmary on Father's Day, two days after her due date. Jamie says he is 'over the moon' and always thought she would arrive on that day.
Private Lives Revival Spins Coward's Comedy in Manchester
Blanche McIntyre's revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives at Manchester's Royal Exchange spins a dizzying tale of desire and spite, with restrained performances.
Anozero Biennale Fights Gentrification With Anarchist Art
Coimbra's Anozero biennale uses anarchist art to resist gentrification and hotel development plans for its monastery venue.
UK Returns Looted Asante Gold Artefacts to Ghana After 150 Years
UK returns 32 looted Asante gold artefacts to Ghana on long-term loan after 150 years, including a gold peace pipe and sword of state.
The Authenticator Review: Thriller Tackles Slavery Legacies with Lightness of Touch
Review of Winsome Pinnock's The Authenticator, a comedy-infused thriller at the Dorfman Theatre about two Black academics authenticating an enslaver's diaries.
Sacred Journey to Mina Mina in Australia's Great Sandy Desert
A sacred journey to Mina Mina in Australia's Great Sandy Desert, where a group of Warlpiri women and companions overcome treacherous conditions to reach a holy site.
Hay Festival 2026 Reveals Star-Studded Line-Up in Wales
Hay Festival 2026 line-up includes Emma Thompson, Malala Yousafzai, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and Gisèle Pelicot, with over 500 events in Hay-on-Wye.
Unseen Lucian Freud Art in 2026 National Portrait Gallery Show
National Portrait Gallery's 2026 Lucian Freud show includes unseen works, but critics pan focus on drawings over paintings.
Brooklyn 'Wall of Tears' Mural Lists 18,457 Gaza Child Victims
50ft Brooklyn mural lists 18,457 Gaza children killed since Oct 2023, aiming to make scale of tragedy tangible.
Africa Oyé 2026: Thousands Celebrate at Sefton Park
The UK's biggest celebration of African culture and music, Africa Oyé, drew hundreds to Sefton Park for its second and final day, featuring performances, dance, and over 90 stalls.
Van Gogh Sunflowers Count: National Gallery Art Fund Quiz
The National Gallery curators challenge you with a quiz on Van Gogh's Sunflowers and a cut-up Manet for the Art Fund's £120,000 museum of the year prize.
Rothko in Florence: Spiritual Awe and Tears
At Palazzo Strozzi, Mark Rothko's monumental canvases paired with Renaissance art evoke tearful gratitude and a sense of wholeness, offering refuge from digital overload.
David Hockney’s Exuberant New Show at 88: Colour, Courage and Cigarettes
David Hockney, 88, opens vibrant new London exhibition with reverse perspective works, iPad art, and undiminished energy.
Ella Baron’s Ukraine War Cartoons Capture Resilience
Guardian cartoonist Ella Baron sketches war’s toll on ordinary Ukrainians, capturing trauma and hope in MSF clinics.
WWII Film 'The Password Is Courage' Hits BBC iPlayer
The 1962 WWII drama 'The Password Is Courage,' starring Dirk Bogarde, arrives on BBC iPlayer on June 21, hailed as the 'real Great Escape' by fans.
A Doll's House review: Romola Garai shines in modern Ibsen update at Almeida
Romola Garai stars in Anya Reiss's modern update of Ibsen's A Doll's House at London's Almeida Theatre, exploring sex, drugs, and capitalism.
Noémie Goudal's The Story of Fixity: Immersive Jungle Art in London
Noémie Goudal's immersive jungle installation at Borough Yards, London, deconstructs natural illusions with water and pigments.
Royal Opera Boss Sings Lead Role After Tenor Falls Ill
Royal Opera House head of music Richard Hetherington stepped in to sing Prince Calàf after tenor Roberto Alagna fell ill during Turandot, omitting Nessun Dorma.
Prince William Turns 44 on Father's Day, Called 'Best Papa'
Prince William marked his 44th birthday and Father's Day with a family photo of him and Princess Charlotte, shared by Kensington Palace, calling him the 'best Papa'.
UK Theatre Under Pressure From Soaring Production Costs
UK theatre faces financial strain from rising costs and celebrity casting, despite strong audience numbers and economic benefits.
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