DACS Pays Out £10.1m In Royalties To Artists In 2023
In a week marked by vigorous discussions in the House of Lords about the arts’ multifaceted impact on the economy and society
2 February 2024
In a week marked by vigorous discussions in the House of Lords about the arts’ multifaceted impact on the economy and society
2 February 2024
Approximately 2000 missing, stolen, or damaged objects from the British Museum’s collection, predominantly classical gems and gold jewellery
2 February 2024
London’s Whitechapel Gallery has announced that visionary filmmaker and artist Isaac Julien KBE RA will be honoured with the prestigious… Read More
1 February 2024
The Russian billionaire/art collector Dmitry Rybolovlev has lost his legal battle with Sotheby’s. A U.S. jury sided with the auction house…
31 January 2024
A hand-tinted photographic replica of the renowned Bayeux Tapestry, has found its new home at the Bayeux Museum in France. The acquisition, costing a mere £16,000, was part of the late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts’s estate.
29 January 2024
In a mindless act of protest, demonstrators hurled tomato soup at the iconic Mona Lisa by Leonard de Vinci. The masterpiece was encased behind protective glass
28 January 2024
Richard Prince and his affiliated galleries, Gagosian and Blum & Poe, have reached settlements in two copyright lawsuits lodged against him by photographers…
26 January 2024
Vienna — A long-lost painting by the renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, believed to have vanished for a century, has… Read More
26 January 2024
The United Kingdom is set to return some of Ghana’s revered “crown jewels” more than a century after being looted…
25 January 2024
Carl Andre, a central figure in the Minimalist Movement, since the 1960s, has died (January 24) in a Manhattan hospice facility at 88. Paula Cooper his Gallerist has confirmed his death.
25 January 2024
John Bonafede, an artist and re-performer/participant in Marina Abramović’s renowned 2010 retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art sues…
24 January 2024
In a private realm behind the satin ropes, where Hollywood meets high art, Andy Gotts MBE MA seamlessly blends glamour and photographic brilliance.
23 January 2024
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Court of Appeal has ushered in a significant transformation in the practices of UK museums concerning charging fees for reproducing historic artworks.
22 January 2024
The intersection of art and artificial intelligence has recently taken a contentious turn, with thousands of British artists….
21 January 2024
In a recent turn of events, Iwona Blazwick, the former Director of the Whitechapel Gallery, has stepped down from her… Read More
20 January 2024
The British Library’s pivotal main catalogue, boasting over 36 million records, resurfaced online, marking a crucial milestone in restoring services…
17 January 2024
In a strategic move to navigate financial challenges, the V&A Dundee, the Scottish counterpart of the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum.
17 January 2024
Brent Sikkema, the Manhattan art dealer renowned for representing artists such as Jeffrey Gibson and Kara Walker found dead
17 January 2024
In recent months, UK Museum collections have come under intense scrutiny, with headlines echoing the ‘alleged’ thefts of up to 2000 objects…
10 January 2024
The discourse surrounding Appropriation Art has emerged as a nuanced exploration of cultural, societal, and artistic paradigms.
6 January 2024
In the off-grid sanctuary of the art world, where masterpieces change hands for astronomical sums and money is no object, a legal saga is unfolding
5 January 2024
Art entering the Public Domain is always a highly anticipated annual event. Artists, creators, and consumers mark a wealth of creative treasures that become available…
4 January 2024
The New Year’s Honours list unveiling is a compelling event that many in the arts industry eagerly await.
29 December 2023
The Metropolitan Police is investigating the brazen theft of a new Banksy artwork valued at £250,000 from a south London street.
23 December 2023
The longstanding legal saga surrounding the estate of renowned Austrian sculptor Franz West has been resolved after years of contestment.
20 December 2023
The latest British Museum “Masterplan” has been disclosed amid accusations of greenwashing by environmental groups.
19 December 2023
The London Art Fair is collaborating with Charleston Trust, the East Sussex country home of the Bloomsbury Group, for its annual Museum partnership.
19 December 2023
In a long overdue initiative, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has launched a cataloging Raisonné endeavor to compile a comprehensive catalogue raisonné
15 December 2023
A celebration of contemporary art against the backdrop of the historic Houghton Hall in Norfolk, the 2024 programme promises to be a visual feast
14 December 2023
In a dramatic turn of events, a Rembrandt painting titled “The Adoration of The Kings” (ca. 1628), once thought lost,… Read More
13 December 2023
The British Museum is grappling with an internal crisis due to the loss and damage of approximately 2,000 artefacts, including valuable Roman gems.
13 December 2023
The Rijksmuseum has rediscovered two miniature portraits by Rembrandt. The 1635 portraits of Jan Willemsz van der Pluym and Jaapgen Caerlsdr disappeared for almost two centuries…
13 December 2023