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Art Basel Awards 2026 announces Paula Cooper Gallery as Recipient of the Inaugural Gallery Legacy Award
Art Basel announced Paula Cooper Gallery as the first recipient of the inaugural Art Basel Gallery Legacy Award.
London Museum in Smithfield will open its doors on 28 November 2026
London Museum announced it will open the doors to its new permanent galleries in Smithfield’s General Market on 26 November 2026, marking a new chapter for the world’s largest city museum.
Former Director of Mariupol Museum in Ukraine suspected of helping Russia loot Art
Former director of the Mariupol Museum has been served with a notice of suspicion under the procedural guidance of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
2026 Shortlist announced for the Film London Jarman Award
The 2026 Film London Jarman Award shortlist invites us to step back, look again and change our point of view. The shortlisted artists present work that is brave, poetic and uniquely experimental in its approach. Storytelling, family relationships and oral histories intertwine with home movies, archival footage and abstract images in works that explore migration, identity, and intergenerational trauma.
Georg Baselitz — Back Again, White Cube Bermondsey
With Back Again, at White Cube Bermondsey, Georg Baselitz returns once more to his own history.
Russian Artist known as Putin Critic shot Dead in Poland
A Russian artist known for critisizing Russian President Putin was shot dead in Poland on Monday in what Polish media are describing as a possible "execution-style" killing.
UK Government to build Permanent Mobile Museum to bring Art to Communities Everywhere
A total of £1.6 million, formed of £800,000 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and £800,000 matched by arts access charity Art Explora, will be used to build a state-of-the-art vehicle and tour three national collections per year, including the Government Art Collection (GAC).
Kyiv’s 1,000-Year-Old Pechersk Lavra Monastery on Fire amid Russian attacks on Kyiv
Officials have said that Russia has struck the 11th century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Pechersk Lavea, one of the holiest sites in eastern Europe.
Infinities Commission unveiled at Tate: nora chipaumire: gadzi
Tate Modern unveiled gadzi, an original installation by nora chipaumire, the recipient of the Infinities Commission 2026, a free to attend annual commission showcasing the limitless experimentation of contemporary art.
Frank Bowling Foundation launches to expand Access to Art Education
The Frank Bowling Foundation launches formally on 24 June 2026 as a registered charity dedicated to expanding public access to art education and to the work of one of Britain’s most significant painters.
How to Choose Your First DIY Art Project: A Beginner’s Guide
Wanting to try a hands-on creative project is one thing, but actually standing in a craft store aisle looking at walls of blank canvases, rows of mysterious jars, and dozens of different brushes can feel incredibly intimidating.
Oil Paintings on Canvas: Quality and Safety Essentials
There is something undeniably captivating about an oil painting on canvas—the way light catches the texture of brushstrokes, the luminous depth of layered pigments, and the sense that you are witnessing a conversation between artist and material that has unfolded over hours, days, or even weeks.
The Met returns Two Artefacts to Cambodia
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York returned two artefacts to Cambodia this week after the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office exposed their links to a smuggling ring.
TEON: Mapping the Invisible Territories Between Memory and Presence
In an era increasingly dominated by speed, digital immediacy, and visual excess, Bulgarian contemporary artist TEON (Teodora Nikolova) offers a radically different experience—one rooted in contemplation, memory, and the silent traces of human existence.
British Artist David Hockney dies aged 88
British artist David Hockney has died at 88, his PR agent said on Friday. Hockney was one of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries known for his vivid use of colour in paintings depicting scenes from California, Normandy and the UK.
Sotheby's presents Masterpieces from the Lewis Collection In London
Sotheby’s will stage a landmark exhibition and sale of masterpieces from the renowned Lewis Collection in London.
James McNeill Whistler: Largest European Retrospective in 30 Years
The Van Gogh Museum and The Mesdag Collection present the largest European retrospective of work by James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) in thirty years – and the first ever to be held in the Netherlands.
Mauritshuis wins Legal Battle over 25 Rembrandt-Era Masterpieces
The Mauritshuis does not have to return 25 artworks claimed by the heirs of art historian and former museum director Abraham Bredius.
Why a Clean Pool Can Improve a Home’s Backyard Appeal
A backyard is often the most personal outdoor space a homeowner has. It reflects lifestyle, comfort, and the way a family enjoys time at home. In modern home design, the swimming pool is no longer just a recreational feature—it is a central visual and emotional element that defines the entire outdoor environment.
Why a Clean Pool Can Improve a Home’s Backyard Appeal
A backyard is often the most personal outdoor space a homeowner has. It reflects lifestyle, comfort, and the way a family enjoys time at home. In modern home design, the swimming pool is no longer just a recreational feature—it is a central visual and emotional element that defines the entire outdoor environment.