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Ron Mueck's hyperreal art exhibition opens in Sydney

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.

Latin American Artists Lead Art Basel Miami 2025

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.

Ibrahim Mahama leads ArtReview's 2024 Power List

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.

Fran Lebowitz's Hilarious Takes on Modern Life

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.

Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: Poetry of Colonial Truths

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.

John Tottenham's Service: Grumpy Bookseller's Tale

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.

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.

Art or Rubbish? The Sculptures Fooling Gallery Cleaners

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.

Burrows' Poem 'Missing You' Examines Ageing Attitudes

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.

Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances

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.

Ranking Salman Rushdie's 10 Best Literary Works

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.

Akram Khan's Final Tour: Collaborators on His Genius

As Akram Khan Company presents its last touring show Thikra: Night of Remembering, Danny Boyle, Hanif Kureishi and other collaborators share intimate stories about working with the dance visionary.

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.

Justin Peck's Royal Ballet Debut in Pictures

Explore Justin Peck's groundbreaking Royal Ballet premiere through stunning visuals. Witness how the New York choreographer transforms classical ballet with contemporary energy.

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.

Gallix's Loren Ipsum: A Murderous Literary Satire

Andrew Gallix's debut novel Loren Ipsum delivers a chronically funny satire of contemporary literary culture, blending word games and grisly murders in Paris. Discover this cult classic.

Winterson's New Book Examines AI Through Creative Lens

Jeanette Winterson's latest work 'One Aladdin, Two Lamps' offers profound reflections on artificial intelligence, creativity and human experience. Discover her unique perspective on technology's role in art.

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