Homeless artist's paintings now pay his rent via charity
Guan Chow turned to painting while homeless. Now, his art sold through the HomeLess Made initiative covers his living costs, as the charity launches a £359k fundraiser to expand its studio.
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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.
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.
Tooting Bec Lido hosts charity 'Icebreaker' swim in January
Swimmers will take a freezing dip at Tooting Bec Lido on January 31 to raise money for homeless charity Crisis. The event includes challenges for all levels, from first-timers to seasoned cold water swimmers.
Charity watchdog probes City & Guilds sale
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the sale of the City & Guilds business arm. Discover the concerns over the £1.5bn deal and its impact on the charity's educational mission.
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.
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.
Artist's 7-year project to sketch Melbourne's Brunswick Street
Helen Wilding has spent seven years sketching every detail of Melbourne's Brunswick Street. She estimates the project documenting cafes, pubs and city life could take another decade to complete.
Women's 100km Skye trek raises £500k for breast cancer charity
Over 120 women completed a gruelling 100km charity hike across the Isle of Skye, raising over £500,000 for CoppaFeel! while forging lifelong bonds. Discover their uplifting journey.
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.
HS2 photos show progress on London station and viaducts
Exclusive photos reveal the current state of the HS2 high-speed rail project, showing progress on stations and viaducts as the new CEO promises a 'fundamental reset'. Discover the latest.
Teesside JobsPlus Project Helps Over 270 People Into Work
Stockton's hyperlocal JobsPlus scheme connects residents with employment, offering financial aid and community support. Over 270 have found jobs since summer 2024. Will funding continue?
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.
Horizon scandal victims dismiss Post Office museum plan
Victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal have condemned plans for a Postal Museum exhibition, calling it a 'PR stunt' and refusing to endorse it due to the museum's Post Office funding.
Bloober's Secret Switch Game Inspired by Eternal Darkness
The studio behind Silent Hill 2 remake teases its mysterious Nintendo exclusive, Project M, promising a 'bold twist' for horror fans. Details expected soon.
World's Longest Flight: London to Sydney in 22 Hours
Qantas will launch the world's longest non-stop flight from London to Sydney in 2027. The 22-hour Project Sunrise journey, featuring a wellness zone, begins testing in 2026. Read the full story.
The Christmas urge to fix emotionally unavailable people
Therapists explain why the festive season makes us want to 'fix' emotionally unavailable partners, and why it's a bad idea. Learn how to focus on yourself instead this Christmas.
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.
Artist and novelist Veronica Gosling dies aged 94
Veronica Gosling, the Exeter-based artist and writer whose debut novel was hailed as a 'tiny Wuthering Heights', has died at 94. Discover her life of creative curiosity.
Norfolk project to restore 4 million oysters to North Sea
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
Nottingham's Salaam Shalom Kitchen Counters Hate with Food
In Nottingham, the Salaam Shalom kitchen brings Muslim and Jewish volunteers together to combat food poverty and social division. Discover how this community project offers an antidote to rising antisemitism and Islamophobia.
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.
Lockdown Pizza Project Crowned UK's Best at National Awards
Short Road Pizza, born in Bethnal Green during the 2020 lockdown, has been crowned National Pizza of the Year 2025. Discover the story and flavours behind this community-focused winner.
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.
Migrants Duped by US 'Project Homecoming' Cash Promises
Migrants who agreed to leave the US under 'Project Homecoming' say they never received the promised $1,000. An investigation reveals systemic failures and broken promises.
GP Online Booking System Praised Over Old Phone Queues
A parent of disabled children hails the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, calling it efficient and less stressful than being caller number 26 at 9am. Read more on NHS reforms and public opinion.
Michigan residents fight 'uniquely evil' $7bn data centre
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.
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