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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.

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.

The Truman Show: 27 Years Later, More Prescient Than Ever

As The Truman Show approaches its 27th anniversary, this deep dive explores how Peter Weir's 1998 cinematic vision has evolved from speculative fiction to unnerving social prophecy in our age of reality TV and digital surveillance.

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.

Fantaisie: Modern Ophelia Swamped by Sensory Overload

French director Sandrine Rinaldi's ambitious 'Fantaisie' attempts to reimagine Shakespeare's Ophelia for the digital age, but becomes overwhelmed by its own audiovisual excess in this striking yet frustrating character study.

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.

Eireann Lorsung's 'Simile': Poetry of Memory

Discover how Eireann Lorsung's latest poem 'Simile' masterfully weaves together themes of memory, relationship, and the natural world in this week's featured poetry analysis.

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.

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.

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