Peruvian artist and beekeeper Antonio Paucar wins the prestigious Artes Mundi award in Wales. He plans to use the £40,000 prize to build a cultural centre in the Andes. Discover his powerful eco-art.
A new music theatre piece, 'Death of Gesualdo', premieres in London, probing the dark legacy of the Renaissance composer who committed a brutal double murder. Can art be separated from the artist?
X-rays reveal Paulus Potter toned down a bull's anatomy in his 1647 masterpiece 'The Bull' for 17th-century sensibilities. Discover the hidden history of this Dutch painting at the Mauritshuis.
Critics argue reframing artists like Warhol & Soutine as social justice advocates strips art of its power. Explore the risk of reducing complex art to moral soundbites.
Explore the life and radical year-long performances of Tehching Hsieh, the artist who lived in a cage and spent a year tied to another. His retrospective at Dia Beacon reveals the philosophy behind his extreme art.
A London social justice art exhibition was forced to close early after vandals attacked galleries with a pickaxe, causing £15,000 of damage. Police have halted the investigation due to lack of evidence.
London's iconic Sketch restaurant reveals a dramatic new art installation by British artist Jonathan Baldock, featuring 84 clay masks and surreal sculptures. Discover the Mayfair gallery's latest transformation.
A West London family pleads for rehousing as a hospital consultant warns their damp, cold flat puts their daughter at risk of a life-threatening asthma attack. The council disputes the findings.
A free, music-themed art trail will transform London's West End for one week in February 2026. Discover large-scale installations and late-night events centred on Piccadilly Circus.
Long overshadowed, cross-dressing British artist Marlow Moss is finally receiving recognition, with evidence suggesting she significantly influenced Piet Mondrian's famous double-line technique. Her work is now commanding record prices.
Readers react with concern as Donald Trump states his power is constrained only by his 'own morality', citing his legal record as evidence of a self-serving approach to truth and law.
Beat the January blues with Drake & Morgan's 'Reef, Beef & Bubbles' menu. Get a 6oz steak, half lobster, sides and a drink for just £24.95. Available weekdays until 26th Jan.
A review of the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Shoreditch, labelled London's second most underwhelming attraction. We explore the £25 exhibition's chaotic display and lacklustre projections.
New research reveals regular cultural engagement, like gallery visits or choir singing, significantly improves health and longevity. Discover why creativity should be a daily habit.
A Belgian art dealer's hunch pays off as a painting bought for under €100,000 is identified as a genuine Rubens study, revealing a hidden portrait beneath the surface.
Discover the must-see US art exhibitions for 2026, featuring major retrospectives of Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Matisse's 'Jazz', and a rare Raphael showcase. Plan your cultural year.
A woman in her 20s and a baby were hospitalised after a hit-and-run on the A22 Godstone Road in Whyteleafe. Surrey Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Molly Parkin, the celebrated Welsh artist, writer and fashion editor known for her bohemian lifestyle, has died at 93. Discover her remarkable journey from the valleys to Chelsea.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash surpasses $1bn at the global box office, defying sceptics and securing the future of the epic film series. Discover how the slow-burn success continues.
Struggling to begin a new habit? Experts reveal how to start running, cooking, dating, therapy and 11 other activities. Learn the basics and take your first step today.
Tate Britain's major 2026 exhibition, 'The 90s', curated by Edward Enninful, will showcase era-defining art, fashion, and photography. Opens October 6, 2026. Plan your visit.
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris receives an historic donation of 61 Henri Matisse works, most depicting his daughter and muse, Marguerite. Explore the story behind the art.
A 39-year-old man faces charges for allegedly trespassing twice on the grounds of Kensington Palace, the occasional home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Read the full police statement.
A man in his 80s was killed in a hit-and-run involving a Mercedes on the A289 in Gillingham. A third suspect from North London has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Across US cities in 2025, powerful protest art—from a Trump-Epstein statue to melting ice sculptures—became focal points for collective action on issues from Gaza to immigration. Explore the images.
Maddy, 24, and Luke, 26, discuss the pressures of being newlyweds, differing sex drives, and how marriage brought them new sexual freedom. Read their candid story.
A Manchester woman's cultural awakening came through a JMW Turner print after a thyroid cancer diagnosis. Discover how art provided a mirror for her struggle and a path forward.
Young women in Tehran are openly defying Iran's strict hijab laws, posting unveiled videos online. Despite harsh new penalties, many believe the weakened regime fears mass arrests could spark fresh protests.
RPG Taverns, a Dungeons & Dragons specialist venue in Elephant and Castle, is turning over up to £35k a month. Discover how fantasy role-play is reviving London's nightlife and offering a new model for socialising.
A series of official-looking signs with bizarre warnings have appeared in Christchurch, delighting and confusing locals. Discover the guerrilla art project behind them.