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.
Discover the standout films, books, and music from past years that captivated UK audiences in 2025. Our critics reveal their favourite hidden gems.
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.
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
A landmark exhibition at Melbourne's NGV juxtaposes the radical work of Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo for the first time. Discover the punk spirit and avant-garde vision that reshaped fashion. Plan your visit now.
Explore 'The Stories That Made Us' at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery, an immersive journey through four decades of South Asian migration, community, and resilience. Open until May 2026.
The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial, 'After the Rain', opens at the National Gallery of Australia. Curated by Tony Albert, it showcases hope and resilience through works by 57 First Nations artists.
Experience the mesmerising and disorienting first UK solo exhibition by Uzbek film-maker Saodat Ismailova at Baltic, Gateshead. A journey through ritual, history and the subconscious.
Dive into the Tudor world of 'Hamnet', the Oscar-tipped film starring Paul Mescal. A free, immersive London exhibition runs from December 8-22. Book your tickets now.
A major new art exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead opens in California, featuring rare artefacts, fan art, and a unique 'listening room'. Explore the legacy.
A stunning two-metre mirrored replica of the Moon, created with NASA data, will go on display at the Royal Observatory Greenwich in March 2026. Tickets from £12.
Artist Naima Green's solo show at New York's ICP uses striking photography to challenge expectations of motherhood and family. Explore the powerful visuals and concepts.
A New Zealand man faces charges after allegedly swallowing a £20,000 Fabergé pendant from a James Bond exhibition. Read the full story of this bizarre theft.
Explore the life and work of Tom Sandberg, Norway's most famous photographer, whose serene images contrasted with his wild, myth-making life. A major retrospective is now open in Oslo.
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.
Explore 'Seriously', the London exhibition where artists like Cindy Sherman and Sarah Lucas use bizarre humour to challenge politics and gender norms through conceptual photography. On until 31 January.
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.
Islington Council has identified nine potential sites for permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches, sparking hope after years of delay. The consultation faces fears of a 'shameful' public backlash.
A London cardiologist explains the complex truth about wine and heart health. Discover the risks, the minor benefits, and the safer alternatives like grapes and berries. Read the expert advice.
Explore Tom Stoppard's remarkable career through rare photographs celebrating his life and work. Discover the man behind the plays in this exclusive visual journey.
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.
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.
Artist Tom de Freston's powerful exhibition 'Poíēsis' features nude portraits of his wife processing seven pregnancy losses and their daughter's birth. Discover how art helped them navigate grief.
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.
Discover 'Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends' at Young V&A. Explore 150+ puppets & interactive activities. Book your £11 tickets for Feb 26-Nov 15 2026.
Discover Wallace & Gromit's creative journey at Young V&A's Inside Aardman exhibition. Explore 150 original items from February 2026. Book your visit 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.