The V&A East Museum has officially opened in Stratford, featuring over 500 objects in its 'Why We Make' gallery, with highlights including Molly Goddard dresses and local art. This modern space aims to engage east Londoners with interactive displays and c
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Los Angeles announces the opening of the David Geffen Galleries, a significant cultural addition funded by the philanthropist, set to boost the city's art scene and attract global visitors.
Albert Scopin's photographs capture the legendary Chelsea Hotel in 1970s New York, revealing the lives of artists like Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe in its creative chaos.
The long-awaited V&A East Museum opens in Stratford's Olympic Park, with Mayor Sadiq Khan celebrating its role in showcasing diversity and Olympic legacy.
The new V&A East Museum in Stratford, designed by O'Donnell + Tuomey, is a provocative architectural marvel aimed at engaging young adults and celebrating diverse art and music.
Ella Baron's latest cartoon offers a sharp, satirical take on the ongoing peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, highlighting the complexities and tensions in the region.
London's new V&A East museum showcases a rich collection from Althea McNish fabrics to Black British music, positioning itself as a creative toolbox for future artists.
The NGV Triennial 2026 in Melbourne features nearly 100 artists exploring climate crisis, digital culture, and truth through monumental installations, including penguin habitat art and AI works.
At 93, painter Joan Semmel continues her groundbreaking work with nude self-portraits that challenge patriarchal standards. Her upcoming exhibitions in New York and Brussels showcase decades of feminist art evolution.
The bronze statue of Bridget Jones in Leicester Square, originally planned for three years, has been made permanent. This coincides with the 25th anniversary rerelease of 'Bridget Jones's Diary'.
Ari Hodara, a Paris software engineer, won a Picasso painting worth over €1 million in a charity raffle, initially suspecting a hoax. The raffle raised €12 million for Alzheimer's research.
Photographer Ron Timehin captures the Labadi community in Accra, Ghana, showcasing fishing, play, and rest through collaborative portraits with a majestic horse.
Former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd announces the passing of her father Darren in an emotional Instagram post, expressing profound grief and sharing intimate messages.
The V&A East Museum opens this weekend in Stratford, marking a major expansion of London's cultural scene with free admission and a focus on Black British music.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC presents 'Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience,' featuring nearly 100 artists who challenge traditional narratives through themes of land, community, and freedom.
A 2026 cartoon by Ben Jennings humorously critiques the meeting between Donald Trump and the Pope, highlighting political and religious tensions through sharp visual satire.
Over 100 cultural venues, museums, and libraries across England will share £130 million in funding to upgrade infrastructure and improve accessibility as part of the Arts Everywhere scheme.
Artist Steve McQueen's photobook 'Bounty' captures Grenada's flora as enduring markers of beauty amidst historical exploitation, exploring connections between landscape and trauma.
Andrew Durbin's dual biography reveals the intimate relationship and artistic collaboration between photographer Peter Hujar and sculptor Paul Thek, two pioneering gay artists who died during the AIDS crisis.
Catherine Lampert, a celebrated art historian, shares her life-changing experiences sitting for Frank Auerbach and other iconic artists like Lucian Freud and Euan Uglow, revealing intimate details of their creative processes and lasting impacts.
Tracey Emin will join Guardian's Charlotte Higgins at Tate Modern for a live event on April 24, exploring her raw, confessional art shaped by love, illness, and survival. Readers worldwide can submit questions.
Jason Hoganson, who starred in the 1988 film Empire State, has passed away unexpectedly. His death follows a turbulent period after early release from prison for assaulting his ex-partner.
The Arts Everywhere Fund distributes £127.8 million to 130 theatres, museums, and libraries nationwide, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for local communities.
A recent cartoon by Nicola Jennings humorously critiques Donald Trump's foreign policy approach to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting geopolitical tensions through artistic commentary.
Top performers like Goldie, Estelle, and Courtney Pine reflect on pivotal exhibits at the V&A East's new show, celebrating 125 years of Black music-making in Britain.
A French raffle offers a chance to win Pablo Picasso's 1941 painting Tête de Femme for €100, with proceeds funding Alzheimer's research and ticket sales capped at 120,000.
Abidjan Art Week's Night of the Galleries and expanded venues signal the city's emergence as a major West African arts destination, attracting diverse audiences and international artists.
Elizabeth Allen, a reclusive textile artist from Biggin Hill, is being rediscovered with a new exhibition at Compton Verney. Her works, depicting themes from eviction to African independence, highlight her unique vision and life of obscurity.