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Peruvian artist Antonio Paucar wins Artes Mundi prize
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.
Hidden Detail Found in Paulus Potter's 'The Bull' Painting
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.
Art's Moral Turn: Silencing Ambivalence in Culture Wars
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.
Tehching Hsieh: The Extreme Performance Art of Passing Time
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.
London art show shut by vandals with £15k repair bill
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.
Nan Goldin's Ballad of Sexual Dependency at Gagosian
Nan Goldin's seminal photo series 'The Ballad of Sexual Dependency' is on show at Gagosian London. The raw, intimate images from the 70s and 80s feel startlingly present. Explore the review.
Sketch London reveals new art by Jonathan Baldock
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.
Joseph Beuys's 'Bathtub for a Heroine' in London
A major London exhibition showcases Joseph Beuys's monumental 'Bathtub', a sculpture that immerses viewers in the dark currents of 20th-century history. Discover this powerful show before 21 March.
Art After Dark 2026: Free Music Trail in West End
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.
Marlow Moss: The British artist who influenced Mondrian
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.
Sean Scully: The Abstract Painter Driven by Anguish
At 80, Sean Scully's new Paris exhibition reveals how a shattered childhood and personal loss fuel his powerful abstract art. The Irish-born painter discusses his quest to 'break hearts' through colour.
Van Gogh Immersive Experience in London disappoints visitors
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.
Two-in-One Rubens Study Discovered in Auction Buy
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.
London's Art Week: Hawaiian Treasures to Nan Goldin
Explore entrancing Hawaiian artefacts at the British Museum, Nan Goldin's raw photography, and Joseph Beuys' powerful sculpture in London this week. Your essential art guide.
Frida Kahlo Exhibition at Tate Modern London 2026
Tate Modern announces a landmark Frida Kahlo exhibition for summer 2026. 'Frida: The Making of an Icon' will showcase 130 works, exploring her art, life, and global legacy. Book your tickets soon!
Fungi: Anarchist Designers exhibition review
Explore the terrifying ubiquity of fungi in a new Rotterdam exhibition. From zombie-making parasites to atomic bomb survivors, discover why we can't ignore these anarchist designers.
US Art Exhibitions 2026: Lichtenstein, Matisse & More
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.
Tate Britain's 'The 90s' Exhibition: A 2026 Highlight
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.
61 Matisse Artworks Donated to Paris Museum
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.
2025 US Protest Art: Statues, Murals and Performances
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.
Turner painting offers cancer patient profound moment of recognition
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.
Absurdist Art Signs Cause Confusion in Christchurch
A series of official-looking signs with bizarre warnings have appeared in Christchurch, delighting and confusing locals. Discover the guerrilla art project behind them.
LA's 'Am I Next?' protest art targets ICE raids
A powerful public art installation in downtown Los Angeles projects billboard-sized portraits asking 'Am I Next?' in response to aggressive immigration enforcement. Discover how the city is fighting back.
Artist Edita Schubert's radical scalpel technique
Artist Edita Schubert discusses her radical scalpel technique, cutting into canvas to create profound works exploring trauma and healing. Discover her unique process and upcoming London exhibition.
V&A's Marie Antoinette Show is 2025's Top Exhibition
Time Out's writer crowns Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A as London's best non-art exhibition of 2025. Discover the queen's fashion, legacy, and why it runs until March 2026.
88-Year-Old's Viral Art Earns Four Exhibitions
Christine Hazell, 88, took up drawing six months ago. With progressive memory loss, her raw portraits have become an Instagram sensation, won praise from Tracey Emin, and secured four gallery shows. Discover her inspiring story.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie reunite 17 years after divorce
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have put their past differences aside, reuniting for the first time in 17 years to support their son Rocco at his London art exhibition. Discover the emotional story behind their reconciliation.
Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock exhibition in Paris
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
London's Secret Chewing Gum Art Trail Revealed
Discover the hidden art trail of miniature paintings on discarded chewing gum across London's Millennium Bridge, created by artist Ben Wilson over a decade.
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