Article date: Monday, June 15, 2026
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.

Article date: Monday, June 15, 2026
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. 

Article date: Monday, June 15, 2026
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.

Article date: Monday, June 15, 2026
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.

Article date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
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.

Article date: Friday, June 12, 2026
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.

Article date: Friday, June 12, 2026
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.

Article date: Friday, June 12, 2026
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.

Article date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
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.

Article date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
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. 

Article date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
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.

Article date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

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.