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.
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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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.
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.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
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.
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.
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.
Remembering Hugh Nowell, co-founder of Grosvenor Books and the International Communications Forum, who championed moral values in publishing. Discover his remarkable legacy.
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.
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 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.
Discover the best new children's and YA books for Christmas, from heartwarming picture books to gripping teen thrillers. Find your next favourite read today!
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.
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.
A controversial AI-generated Christmas mural in Kingston described as 'bonkers' and 'dystopian' has been removed following dozens of complaints from horrified shoppers.
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!
Discover 'Jeeves Again', a new collection of PG Wodehouse-inspired stories from celebrity authors. A perfect Christmas gift for literary fans. Order now from Guardian Bookshop.
A University of Cambridge survey reveals 51% of British novelists fear complete replacement by AI, with 85% anticipating income decline. Discover the impact on creative industries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore our definitive ranking of Salman Rushdie's greatest books, from his Booker Prize-winning masterpiece to his powerful recent memoir. Discover the essential reads from one of Britain's most celebrated authors.
Discover the Frattini Bivouac, Italy's remote mountain museum accessible only by an eight-hour hike. Explore how this radical project challenges traditional art curation at 2,300 metres altitude.
Investigation reveals how 170 rare Russian classics were stolen from European libraries. Was it opportunistic crime or a coordinated operation? Listen to the full podcast.
Celebrating the remarkable life and career of abstract artist Minne Fry, whose work spanned six decades and earned critical acclaim in London and beyond. Discover her artistic journey.
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy print from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and recovery.
David Shrigley exhibits 10 tonnes of discarded marine rope priced at £1 million in Mayfair gallery. Is this a serious environmental comment or a joke about art market excess? Discover the story behind this provocative installation.