London Art Week: Exhibitions & Paula Rego's Dark Works
Explore London's vibrant art scene with exhibitions at Pace Gallery, V&A and more. Discover Paula Rego's macabre masterpieces and a 17th century still life masterpiece at the National Gallery.
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Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
John Nixon's Avant-Garde Art Exhibition at Heide
Explore the playful yet rigorous world of late Australian artist John Nixon at Heide Museum. Discover his radical approach blending art with everyday life. Visit before March 2026.
Mimi Mollica's Moon City: Limited Edition Art Prints
Acquire a signed, limited edition fine art print from Mimi Mollica's acclaimed Moon City series. This urgent meditation on London's financial skyline and the cosmos ends 8 December.
McDonagh's Tales Inspired Rego's Dark Artistic Vision
Discover how playwright Martin McDonagh's disturbing stories triggered Paula Rego's most powerful works in a new London exhibition exploring their unique creative collaboration.
Joint Winners for 2025 Jarman Film Award Announced
London artists Onyeka Igwe and Morgan Quaintance jointly win the 2025 Film London Jarman Award. Discover how they use archives to explore history and activism.
Artists revive Fremantle's historic P&O hotel for Biennale
Explore Room Service at Fremantle Biennale where 40+ artists transformed the historic P&O hotel. Discover installations reflecting maritime history and colonial legacy. Visit 29-30 November.
Unknown Renoir painting fetches €1.8m in Paris
A previously unknown Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting, 'L'enfant et ses jouets', sold for a stunning €1.8m at auction. Discover the story behind this remarkable find.
McDormand's Adult Cradle Art: Shaker Tribute
Oscar winner Frances McDormand unveils 'Cradled', an experiential art installation exploring Shaker end-of-life care through adult-sized cradles. Discover this unique exhibition now.
Four arrested in £76m Louvre jewel heist
Four more suspects detained over the £76 million Louvre museum jewel robbery. The brazen daytime theft saw royal tiaras and necklaces stolen. Read the latest on the investigation.
Tala Madani's AI Art Exhibition in London
Iranian-American artist Tala Madani presents groundbreaking AI-themed exhibition at Pilar Corrias gallery, using scatological humour to challenge societal norms around motherhood and technology.
Caravaggio's Victorious Cupid Reveals Muse Story
Caravaggio's masterpiece Victorious Cupid arrives at London's Wallace Collection, revealing the fascinating story of the artist's mysterious model and muse Cecco. Discover the rogue genius's provocative work.
Marianne Faithfull's personal items up for auction
An intimate collection from Marianne Faithfull's estate, including diaries, art, and a Carrie Fisher trunk, is being auctioned in London. Discover the stories behind these iconic pieces.
Turner Winner Tony Cragg's London Art Exhibition
Turner Prize-winning sculptor Tony Cragg discusses his new London exhibition, embracing gallery selfie-takers, and his surprising love for British weather and humour.
Caravaggio's Cupid in London: Free Art Exhibition
Caravaggio's masterpiece arrives in London for free display, while Frida Kahlo sets record $54.7m sale. Explore this week's must-see art exhibitions across the UK.
Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7m, sets new record
Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait 'El Sueño' sells for $54.7m at Sotheby's, setting a new world record for a female artist. Discover the story behind this iconic painting.
Artist cleared of US embassy bomb hoax charge
Daniel Parmenter found not guilty after his 'art installation' of wires and an iPad sparked a bomb scare and lockdown at the US Embassy in London. Read the full story.
Bridget Riley's Optical Art Mesmerises at Turner Contemporary
Experience the mesmerising optical art of Bridget Riley at Turner Contemporary, Margate. This review explores how her mastery of colour and perception creates an unforgettable sensory journey. Plan your visit before 4 May.
Sarah Lucas and Maggi Hambling Exhibition Review
Explore the contrasting works of YBA Sarah Lucas and painter Maggi Hambling in their joint London exhibition. Discover feminist satire and artistic brilliance at Sadie Coles HQ until 24 January.
Snoopy Christmas Art Trail Arrives in London
Discover 12 unique Snoopy sculptures on a festive art trail in London's Fleet Street Quarter, celebrating the beagle's 75th anniversary until 16 January 2026.
AI Christmas mural removed after shopper complaints
A controversial AI-generated Christmas mural in Kingston described as 'bonkers' and 'dystopian' has been removed following dozens of complaints from horrified shoppers.
Hornsey Town Hall restored after six-year project
North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.
Abbey's Golden Murals: US Power in London Show
Discover Edwin Austin Abbey's opulent studies for Pennsylvania's Capitol murals at the National Gallery. A stunning display of early 20th-century American soft power through art. Visit before 15 February!
Free London weekend events: Jazz, lights & markets
Discover the top 6 free activities in London this weekend, from festive markets and jazz festivals to lantern processions. Your guide to a magical, cost-free November 21-23.
Man jailed for stealing Banksy's £270k artwork
A man has been sentenced for stealing a Banksy print valued at £270,000 to settle drug debts. Discover the full story of this London art theft and its consequences.
Harold Offeh: Desire, Despondency and Disco Divas
Explore Harold Offeh's compelling exhibition at Kettle's Yard Cambridge, where performance art meets social commentary through disco, drag and vulnerability. On until 1 March.
Gustav Klimt painting sells for record $236.4m
A Gustav Klimt portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has sold for a record-breaking $236.4m at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever auctioned. Discover the full story.
Gallery Closes After Banksy Theft, CEO Warns London Art Unsafe
A London gallery boss reveals his Fitzrovia space was abandoned after a £270,000 Banksy heist. Discover the security failures and the warning to other art houses.
Joseph Wright's Derby: Art, Industry & Inspiration
Explore Derby through the eyes of Joseph Wright. A new London exhibition celebrates the artist inspired by the Peak District's landscapes and the Industrial Revolution.
Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m, second highest ever
A Gustav Klimt portrait, once looted by the Nazis, has sold for $236.4m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this masterpiece.
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