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.
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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.
Museum only accessible via eight-hour mountain hike
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.
Minne Fry: Abstract Artist's 60-Year Career
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.
13-month sentence for Banksy art theft in London
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.
Shrigley's £1m rope art questions value in Mayfair
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.
Art Enhances Life: Tips from UK Artists & Experts
Discover how art improves mental health and productivity. Learn practical tips from Tracey Emin, Ali Smith and Claudia Winkleman to live more creatively every day.
Louvre Heist Suspect Named: Bodybuilding Daredevil
French authorities identify Florian M as prime suspect in Louvre Museum theft, revealing his background as extreme sports enthusiast and bodybuilder in international art crime investigation.
Charlotte Tilbury Mystery Beauty Bags Return
The cult beauty brand's legendary mystery bags have returned for a limited time, offering incredible savings on premium products. Discover what's inside and why they sell out in minutes.
Hockney's revolutionary new Paris exhibition
At 88, David Hockney continues to defy expectations with a stunning collection of never-before-seen paintings in Paris, showcasing his relentless innovation and fascination with digital mediums.
Emmerdale shock: Murdered Callum returns from dead
In a breathtaking twist that has left viewers reeling, Emmerdale resurrects murdered character Callum in shocking scenes that rewrite history and send shockwaves through the Dales.
East Clare 'Lion' Mystery Solved: It Was a Domestic Cat
The dramatic big cat sighting that sparked a major police search in East Clare has been identified as a large domestic cat after photographic evidence analysis.
Wifredo Lam: MoMA's Major Cuban Art Retrospective
Explore the revolutionary art of Wifredo Lam in MoMA's major retrospective, revealing how the Cuban painter fused modernist innovation with Afro-Caribbean spirituality to challenge colonial narratives.
Louvre heist suspect: Ex-guard and social media star
A former Louvre security guard turned social media influencer stands accused of orchestrating one of the museum's most audacious art thefts, blending digital fame with alleged criminal enterprise.
World's largest illustration gallery coming to London 2026
House of Illustration returns as a major cultural destination in King's Cross, becoming the global epicentre for illustration art with expansive new galleries and community spaces.
Ashley Jensen returns in new Shetland crime drama
Ashley Jensen makes her triumphant return as DI Ruth Calder in the new series of Shetland, investigating a mysterious death that unravels dark secrets in the Scottish islands.
Joseph Wright of Derby: National Gallery's shadow master
Discover how the National Gallery's groundbreaking exhibition rescues 18th-century master Joseph Wright from obscurity, revealing his stunning play of light and shadow that predated the Romantic movement.
Community saves Nottingham art gallery from closure
Discover how Nottingham's beloved art gallery defied closure through an extraordinary community takeover, creating a vibrant new model for cultural spaces across the UK.
Anna Ancher: Painting Light at Dulwich Gallery
Discover the luminous world of Anna Ancher at Dulwich Picture Gallery's stunning exhibition, showcasing the Danish painter's revolutionary approach to capturing light and domestic intimacy.
Cristina Mittermeier's Stunning Wildlife Photography Collection
Acclaimed photographer Cristina Mittermeier unveils breathtaking collection showcasing Earth's most spectacular inhabitants in powerful new exhibition.
Artists fight climate crisis with living Newton sculpture
Discover how contemporary artists are using striking public installations across Britain to confront the climate emergency, including a revolutionary piece reimagining Isaac Newton with a living apple tree growing from his head.
Oxford Photo Festival Questions Camera Truth
Discover how Photo Oxford 2025 challenges perceptions with its groundbreaking exhibition 'The Camera Never Lies?', exploring truth and manipulation in contemporary photography.
South Korea Ends 60-Year Tattoo Artist Ban
In a historic victory for body art freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the 60-year prohibition against non-medical professionals performing tattoos, sparking celebration across the industry.
London's MS Jumper: The Knitted Sculpture Everyone's Talking About
Discover the fascinating story behind London's latest public art installation - the giant knitted jumper sculpture that's capturing hearts across the capital.
Art as Medicine: How Culture Heals Body and Mind
Groundbreaking research reveals how museums, galleries and cultural experiences are being prescribed by doctors to treat everything from chronic pain to mental health conditions, transforming healthcare in Britain.
Art Galleries Reduce Stress by 32%, Study Finds
New research reveals that spending time in art galleries significantly reduces stress hormones and improves mental wellbeing. Discover how cultural engagement could be your new prescription for calm.
William Scott's early West Country paintings rediscovered
A remarkable collection of William Scott's early West Country paintings, unseen for decades, emerges in a groundbreaking Somerset exhibition revealing the artist's formative years.
Louvre jewellery heist: Two convicted for 2015 robbery
French court convicts two men for the spectacular 2015 jewellery theft at Paris's Louvre Museum, where thieves smashed display cases and escaped with valuable treasures.
Louvre Heist: Two More Suspects Charged
French authorities have charged two additional suspects in connection with the sophisticated Louvre Museum theft, bringing the total to four individuals facing prosecution for the high-profile art heist that shocked Paris.
Grumpy German museum guide becomes art world sensation
Meet the Kunstpalast's famously cantankerous attendant whose blunt honesty and dry wit have transformed him from staff member to must-see attraction for art lovers visiting the German museum.
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