Mermaid Dance, Pride, and Floods: Weekend Photos
From China's mermaid dance championship to Manchester Pride and Nepal flood aftermath, the Guardian's picture editors select the weekend's most striking images worldwide.
Category : Museums
Messina Art Theft: Renaissance Panels Stolen, Two Abandoned
Thieves stole three panels of Antonello da Messina's 1473 San Gregorio Polyptych from a Sicilian museum, leaving two behind, baffling investigators.
Queen Nazli's 673-Diamond Necklace Stolen in Vienna
Austrian police hunt two suspects who stole a 200-carat, 673-diamond platinum necklace once owned by Egypt's Queen Nazli from Vienna's MAK museum during opening hours.
Yayoi Kusama dies at 97: a trailblazer for neurodivergent artists
Yayoi Kusama, pioneering Japanese artist, has died at 97. Her open discussion of mental health and neurodivergence paved the way for artists like Turner prize winner Nnena Kalu.
Yayoi Kusama, avant-garde artist, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who became a global superstar, has died aged 97 in a Tokyo hospital, her company announced on 14 August.
Dolly Parton's Funeral Details Revealed: No Dollywood Procession
Dolly Parton's family confirmed a small private funeral per her request, with no public memorial or Dollywood procession. Fans are urged to donate to her Imagination Library charity instead of leaving flowers.
50 Years of Notting Hill Carnival in New Exhibition
Ian Watts, who has photographed Notting Hill Carnival since 1976, opens a free exhibition at Outernet London from August 27 to September 2, featuring images from five decades of the event.
Turner winner Abu Hamdan: sound evidence exposes abuses
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Turner Prize winner and director of Earshot, uses sound evidence to investigate human rights abuses, from Gaza killings to sonic weapons in Belgrade.
Freddie Mercury's costumes to be displayed at V&A for his 80th
Eight Freddie Mercury costumes, including the Bohemian Rhapsody catsuit, will be displayed at the V&A from 24 October 2026 to 17 January 2027, in a free trail developed with Mary Austin.
Betye Saar, pioneering assemblage artist, dies at 99
Betye Saar, whose assemblage art transformed racist imagery into powerful symbols, has died aged 99. Her work, including the iconic Liberation of Aunt Jemima, reshaped Black art.
Chineke! Prom: Forgotten Black Composer's Ballet Premieres
Edmund Thornton Jenkins' 1918 Ballet received its belated premiere at Chineke!'s Prom, with Angel Blue singing Barber and Dvořák's Symphony No 8 closing the concert.
Horniman Museum & Gardens: South London's Hidden Gem
After 3 years in South London, a resident discovers the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill—free entry, panoramic views, aquarium, and butterfly house.
Samira al-Mana, Iraqi novelist exiled in UK, dies at 91
Samira al-Mana, an Iraqi novelist who wrote about exile and authoritarianism, has died aged 91. Her books were blacklisted by the Iraqi state from 1979 to 2003, and she co-founded a magazine for exiled Arab writers.
Natural History Museum to reopen WWII-closed gallery
The Natural History Museum will reopen its Nature and Us gallery in September 2026, closed to the public since 1943. The 18-month exhibition features 50 objects including a Crystal Palace dinosaur model and a 400,000-year-old hand axe.
Matthew Higham, antiques dealer and former MI6 agent, dies at 79
Matthew Higham, 79, died after a life as an antiques dealer, blacksmith, actor, and brief MI6 agent in Berlin, co-founding St Giles European Transport in Norwich.
David Shrigley's Dark Humor Invades Dulwich Old Masters
David Shrigley's new exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery pairs his darkly comic drawings and sculptures with Old Master paintings, creating a surreal dialogue between past and present.
NHM opens WWII-closed gallery with free exhibition
A gallery sealed since 1943 reopens on September 16 with 'Nature and Us', a free 18-month exhibition featuring 50 objects exploring humanity's evolving relationship with nature.
Phyllida Law, Actress, Dies at 94
Phyllida Law, acclaimed actor and mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died aged 94. Known for theatre, TV, and films, she received an OBE in 2014.
Phyllida Law, Actress and Emma Thompson's Mum, Dies at 94
Phyllida Law, star of stage and screen and mother of Emma Thompson, has died aged 94. Her manager confirmed she passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Cinema Museum launches £500k crowdfunder to secure future
London's Cinema Museum launches a £500,000 crowdfunder to buy its historic home and end eviction threat.
Hayden Panettiere obituary: Heroes and Nashville star dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes, Nashville, and Scream, has died suddenly at 36. Her career spanned child roles to fame.
Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum
Two Antonello da Messina masterpieces stolen from a Sicilian museum during a holiday break, sparking an international hunt.
Bayeux Tapestry: Hotel Guests Get Priority Tickets
Bayeux tapestry tickets at British Museum sold out in a day, but One Aldwych hotel guests get priority access via corporate partnership, sparking outrage.
Bonnie Tyler's Coffin Arrives in Welsh Hometown to Applause
Hundreds of fans lined Mumbles streets as Bonnie Tyler's coffin arrived, draped in Welsh flag, with applause and a rendition of her hit.
Leyton Orient opens new museum at Brisbane Road
Leyton Orient has opened a new museum at Brisbane Road, showcasing 90 years of club history in the restored 1956 home dressing room.
Kennedy Center board votes again to close for renovations
The Kennedy Center board voted again to close for renovations, despite a federal judge's block. The plan faces further court review.
EastEnders Clair Norris sparks split rumours from boyfriend
Clair Norris, ex-EastEnders star, sparks split rumours from boyfriend Lewis Wood after social media scrubbing; neither has confirmed.
British Museum's Western Range renovation tender issued
The British Museum has issued over £1m in contracts for the Western Range renovation, part of a 'world's biggest cultural redevelopment'.
British Library Free Exhibition Marks American Revolution
Discover the British Library's free American Revolution exhibition, featuring Stamp Act stamps, letters, maps, and No Kings protest banners, recommended over the British Museum's four-item show.
Jenny Roberts obituary: Arts leader and mentor dies at 66
Jenny Roberts, a dedicated arts administrator and mentor, died suddenly at 66. She shaped theatre access and mentored many over 40 years.
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