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Australia Post loses Aboriginal artist's $4,000 painting
Award-winning Aboriginal artist Bobbi Lockyer is devastated after Australia Post lost a valuable commissioned painting. The postal service apologises as the search continues.
Artist and writer Molly Parkin dies aged 93
Molly Parkin, the celebrated Welsh artist, writer and fashion editor known for her bohemian lifestyle, has died at 93. Discover her remarkable journey from the valleys to Chelsea.
Arts Groups Offer Mental Health Support to Performers
UK arts organisations are providing therapeutic support to performers, challenging the myth that suffering is essential for great art. Discover how this shift is creating safer, more powerful productions.
Verdict on Bilbao's 5-Star Art Hotel, The Artist
Our review of The Artist – Grand Hotel of Art in Bilbao, a 5-star boutique hotel filled with contemporary masterpieces, featuring a Michelin Key restaurant and stunning Guggenheim views. Discover if it's worth the buzz.
Artist's 7-year project to sketch Melbourne's Brunswick Street
Helen Wilding has spent seven years sketching every detail of Melbourne's Brunswick Street. She estimates the project documenting cafes, pubs and city life could take another decade to complete.
Make-Up Artist Jasen Kaplan Dies, Kelly Osbourne Pays Tribute
Celebrity make-up artist Jasen Kaplan has died at 46. Kelly Osbourne and Bethenny Frankel lead tributes to the 'sweet guy' and 'one-of-a-kind gem'. Police are investigating.
Artist collects last letters from Denmark's postal service
A Devon artist is creating an artwork from the final letters sent through Denmark's 400-year-old postal service, which ended in December. Discover the poignant stories behind the last post.
Illustrator Wendy Hoile dies aged 77
Artist Wendy Hoile, whose vibrant work graced major publications and the cover of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka's memoir, has passed away. Discover her remarkable journey from music to illustration.
Artist and novelist Veronica Gosling dies aged 94
Veronica Gosling, the Exeter-based artist and writer whose debut novel was hailed as a 'tiny Wuthering Heights', has died at 94. Discover her life of creative curiosity.
Game Awards 2025: The 'WrestleMania' of Gaming Debate
A reader's feature explores the spectacle of The Game Awards, questioning if popularity equals quality, and analyses Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's big win. Join the conversation.
Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
Brooke DiDonato's Intimate Self-Portrait in a Fireplace
Photographer Brooke DiDonato reveals the story behind her viral self-portrait, 'Learned a Lesson Then Forgot It', shot in an Austin fireplace with a stray kitten. Discover the emotion and process.
David Gentleman's 10 Lessons for a Creative Life at 95
Guardian journalist Amelia Gentleman shares invaluable advice from her father, artist David Gentleman, whose eight-decade career offers timeless wisdom for creatives. Discover his secrets to a fulfilling artistic life.
88-Year-Old's Viral Art Earns Four Exhibitions
Christine Hazell, 88, took up drawing six months ago. With progressive memory loss, her raw portraits have become an Instagram sensation, won praise from Tracey Emin, and secured four gallery shows. Discover her inspiring story.
Micro-artist breaks world record for smallest sculpture
David A Lindon from Dorset has set a new Guinness World Record for the smallest handmade sculpture, a piece smaller than a blood cell. Discover the incredible details.
Gillian Hopwood, pioneering textile artist, dies at 88
Gillian Hopwood, the influential British textile artist renowned for her vibrant public art installations, has died aged 88. Explore her life and legacy.
Spotify's 'Listening Age' Stirs UK Reaction, Swift Tops Streams
Spotify's new 'listening age' feature in Wrapped has UK users amused and bemused, while Taylor Swift secures her third consecutive year as the most-streamed artist. Discover the data and the debate.
Artist Jane Birt, wife of ex-BBC head Lord Birt, dies aged 82
Anglo-American artist Jane Birt, known for her watercolours, book illustrations and vibrant social life, has died aged 82. Discover her journey from 1960s Oxford to rural Wales.
Uzbek artist's first UK solo show at Baltic is unforgettable
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.
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.
Crypto fraudster and wife tortured to death in UAE desert
A convicted Russian fraudster and his wife were forced to watch each other's torture in a UAE desert as kidnappers tried to access £380m in crypto. Read the full investigation.
Rapper Poorstacy dies aged 26 in Florida
Emo-rap artist Poorstacy, known for work with Blink-182's Travis Barker, has died at 26. Police responded to a hotel incident in Boca Raton. Read the latest details.
JR to wrap Paris's Pont Neuf in tribute to Christo
French artist JR will wrap Paris's Pont Neuf bridge in fabric for three weeks in June 2025, his most ambitious project yet, paying homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1985 installation.
Shard housekeeper's art inspires Christmas lights
Discover how Gustavo Zuluaga Villegas, a Shard housekeeper, inspired this year's spectacular Christmas light display. See London's tallest festive show lighting up the sky until January.
The Artist by Lucy Steeds Wins Waterstones Book of the Year
Debut novel The Artist by Lucy Steeds is named Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, a word-of-mouth sensation blending mystery and romance in 1920s Provence. Discover the winners.
Is Menstrual Synchrony Real? Experts Explain
Discover the truth behind the myth of period syncing. Experts unpack the science and explain why so many believe in menstrual synchrony despite evidence to the contrary.
Youngest female war artist's Taliban terror
Charlie Calder-Potts became the British Army's youngest female war artist at 26, documenting Afghanistan conflict while being stalked by a suicide bomber. Discover her incredible journey.
Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7m, sets new record
Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait 'El Sueño' sells for $54.7m at Sotheby's, setting a new world record for a female artist. Discover the story behind this iconic painting.
Harold Offeh: Desire, Despondency and Disco Divas
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.
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