Hyperrealist sculptor Ron Mueck unveils a major new exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring monumental and intimate works that explore the human condition. Discover the details.
J.M.W. Turner's lost watercolour, 'Mother's Frustration', fetches a record £1.8m at auction, its value boosted by a chance encounter with Francis Bacon. Discover the full story of this remarkable find.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 spotlights Latin American artists from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina & Panama, who are reinventing cultural heritage through provocative art. Discover the standout works.
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama becomes the first African artist to top the ArtReview Power 100 list, marking a significant shift in the global art landscape. Discover his journey and the list's new top 10.
A new wave of progressive Democrats is winning local elections across US swing states, challenging the party establishment and reshaping its future. Discover the key figures and the political upheaval they represent.
Acclaimed author Fran Lebowitz shares her unfiltered opinions on everything from leaf blowers and hiking to dinner parties and contemporary novels in this exclusive interview.
Becky Barnicoat's latest Guardian cartoon explores preparing for nuclear winter with dark humour. Discover how art captures our deepest anxieties about global threats.
Tate Britain's new exhibition pits JMW Turner against John Constable, revealing how both artists radically transformed British landscape painting. Discover their enduring relevance today.
Explore how the fierce rivalry between JMW Turner and John Constable drove their artistic genius. Discover if competition truly enhances creativity in art history.
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
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.
Discover Quatuor Diotima's authoritative recordings of Helmut Lachenmann's groundbreaking string quartets, released for the composer's 90th birthday. Experience music that blurs noise and melody.
Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.
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.
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
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.
Discover why artists like Hany Armanious and Gavin Turk create hyper-realistic sculptures of everyday trash, from bronze bin bags to marble loo rolls, challenging our perceptions of value in contemporary art.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful poem 'Missing You' from his latest collection Slow Puncture, examining society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
The Guardian has published corrections regarding Green Party polling figures and the age of artist JMW Turner. Discover the factual amendments made to recent articles.
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.
Discover why Margate, the Victorian seaside town just 90 minutes from London, has been crowned the UK's top winter getaway by Condé Nast. Plan your cosy escape today!
Discover this week's top UK entertainment. Ariana Grande dazzles in Wicked: For Good, Stranger Things' final season begins, and major art exhibitions open. Plan your week now!
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 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.
A triumphant return for Sadler's Wells' postponed Composer series. Three choreographers respond to Nico Muhly's vivid scores in an unforgettable night of dance. Book now!
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 new BBC documentary explores JMW Turner's 37,000 private sketches, revealing explicit drawings and insights into his neurodiversity and working-class roots. Watch on iPlayer now.
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.
BBC Two documentary explores JMW Turner's 37,000 private sketches, with experts including Tracey Emin questioning if the artist was neurodivergent. Discover what his secret drawings reveal tonight.
Composer Nico Muhly unveils 'Marking Time' at Sadler's Wells, a groundbreaking collaboration with four choreographers exploring musical time perception. Discover this innovative performance.