Khaled Sabsabi, Australia's representative at the 2026 Venice Biennale, presents two major works after a year of controversy. His exhibitions at the Australian Pavilion and Arsenale mark a historic achievement.
Richard Lewer has won the 2026 Archibald Prize for his portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder and artist Iluwanti Ken. The $100,000 prize was announced at the Art Gallery of NSW.
This week's best wildlife photographs from around the world, including a viral Steller sea lion, amorous toads, and an adorable gosling in London.
Kermit Oswald, Keith Haring's childhood friend, shares intimate memories as unseen works, including a painted crib, go up for auction at Sotheby's.
Australian playwright Suzie Miller discusses her career, from Prima Facie to Inter Alia, tackling social issues on stage and the magic of Sydney.
Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 list of the world's best new hotels includes two London gems: Six Senses London and The Chancery Rosewood, both offering luxury and unique experiences.
Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's new play The Psychic, about a family of female stage tricksters, starts strong but loses its powers in a predictable second half.
A new show of Sylvia Sleigh's portraits features the monumental nude 'The Bridge', a modern take on Sleeping Venus with a daring flash of pubic hair.
Legendary fashion photographer Steven Meisel is honored as Master of Photography at Photo London 2026, with a rare exhibition of his iconic London portraits.
Political tension, protests, and a jury resignation overshadow the 61st Venice Biennale, with the Russian pavilion closed and outcry over Israel's inclusion.
British-Algerian artist Lydia Ourahmane presents a Venice-born show with a pier, 1.3 tonnes of hotel bedlinen, and a coin-operated light machine, exploring art's reabsorption into the world.
Lucie Kamusekera, 82, uses handmade needles to embroider decades of conflict in the DRC on tobacco sacks, preserving history for future generations despite risks.
A new exhibition at Princeton University Art Museum celebrates the photographers who solidified art photography as a movement, including Minor White, Aaron Siskind, and Harry Callahan.
Guardian's picture editors select striking images: robot monk prays in Seoul, puffin island record in Wales, Venice protest, and more from around the world.
Explore the Barbican's new 1996 exhibition featuring Geri Halliwell's Union Jack boots, Liam Gallagher's tambourine, Brit Award trophy, iconic photography, and original concert flyers.
Nearly a decade after the original, a new Met Gala bathroom selfie emerges. Bhavitha Mandava gathers stars like Margot Robbie and BlackPink members, reviving the sneaky photo trend. But the 2017 version's legacy is tainted by P Diddy's inclusion.
The Met's Costume Institute opens a new 12,000 sq ft gallery with 'Costume Art' exhibition, pairing 200 garments with artworks to explore diverse body types and challenge hierarchies.
Explore the eerie and unseen at Fotografia Europea 2026 in Reggio Emilia, Italy, with 20 exhibitions on the theme 'ghosts of the moment' through photography and art.
Salisbury Cathedral completes two-year restoration of a 19th-century stained-glass window by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris, hailed as a huge success.
Cuban-American artist Hernan Bas discusses his new series 'The Visitors' at Ca' Pesaro, featuring young white men in uncanny tourist scenarios, inspired by his fascination with Holden Caulfield.
A curated selection of photos from around the world, including Victory Day celebrations in Moscow and rubbish removal in Gaza.
At the Venice Biennale, Lubaina Himid's British Pavilion installation uses vibrant paintings and sounds to question belonging, migration, and the discomfort of home in Britain.
Mark Gerson, renowned for his perceptive portraits of writers like Evelyn Waugh and the Faber poets, has died aged 104. His work is held by the National Portrait Gallery.
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration opens June 25 in Clerkenwell, featuring three exhibition spaces, a cafe, shop, library, and creative studio. Tickets from £1.10.
The Guardian's Genius Crossword No 275, published on May 4, 2026, offers a complex and engaging puzzle for seasoned solvers, testing vocabulary and lateral thinking.
Lee Ufan's latest installation 'Infinity Transcendental' on Naoshima Island blends minimalism with nature, offering a serene, contemplative experience that challenges perceptions of art and space.
Exploring Frameless, an immersive digital art experience in London, and questioning if screen-based art risks making traditional paintings seem less exciting for children.
Discover the overlooked legacy of José Luis Rey Vila, whose frontline sketches of the Spanish civil war brought the conflict to the world. A new Barcelona exhibition showcases his powerful work.
Discover the story of Sharkey's photo studio on Oxford Street, where from the 1950s to 2010s, celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Mick Jagger, and Tilda Swinton got their passport photos taken.
A overdue homecoming show for conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey at Northampton's new £5m arts centre highlights her witty, critical take on power and spirituality.