Hilary Weston Influential Patron of the Arts Has Died Aged 83
Hilary Weston, whose discerning eye and quiet generosity shaped Canada’s cultural landscape, has died at 83. A business leader, philanthropist… Read More
5 August 2025
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Vincent van Gogh: An Artist’s Life Celebrated On The Day Of His Death
Vincent van Gogh. Born 30 March 1853 (Died 29 July 1890) in the rural Dutch village of Zundert, his existence was… Read More
29 July 2025
David Armstrong: Lost New York Photos Resurface in Arles
Fifteen summers after Nan Goldin first brought David Armstrong’s world to the Parc des Ateliers, his photographs return to Arles… Read More
23 July 2025
Clare Lilley Steps Down As Director Of Yorkshire Sculpture Park
After three decades of shaping the Yorkshire Sculpture Park into a global cultural destination, Clare Lilley is set to step… Read More
20 July 2025
Ann Philbin Wins Getty Prize For Her Contributions To The Arts
Los Angeles — The J. Paul Getty Trust has awarded its annual Getty Prize to Ann Philbin, director emeritus of… Read More
16 July 2025
Amedeo Modigliani: An Elongated Greek Tragedy – Artlyst Profile
A new film about Amedeo Modigliani, directed by Johnny Depp, Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness, is… Read More
13 July 2025
Giorgio de Chirico: Metaphysical Painter of Dreams – Artist Profile
Before surrealism had a name, Giorgio de Chirico was painting its blueprint. Born in 1888 in Volos, Greece, to Italian… Read More
12 July 2025
Camille Pissarro: On The Frontline Of Impressionism – Artist Profile
Camille Pissarro (1830–1903) occupies a pivotal yet understated role in the evolution of modern painting. Born on the island of… Read More
10 July 2025
David Hockney At 88: A Life In Technicolor – Artlyst Profile
Happy 88th Birthday David Hockney! Few artists have traversed the terrain of contemporary art with the same vitality, irreverence, and… Read More
9 July 2025
Carrie Yamaoka Named Recipient of the Maria Lassnig Prize 2025
The Maria Lassnig Foundation has announced New York-based artist Carrie Yamaoka as the recipient of its 2025 prize, a distinction… Read More
7 July 2025
Sean Scully At 80: A Celebration Of Colour and Form
Happy Birthday, Sean, and congratulations on reaching your 80th decade. You have inspired a generation of young artists and reopened… Read More
1 July 2025
Arnaldo Pomodoro: The Alchemist of Bronze Dies Aged 98
The Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro has passed away at the age of 98. Pomodoro died at home in Milan on… Read More
23 June 2025
Sir Jony Ive Joins the British Museum Board of Trustees
The British Museum has welcomed design visionary Sir Jony Ive to its Board of Trustees, marking a pivotal moment as… Read More
23 June 2025
Leonard A. Lauder: Visionary Art Patron Dies Aged 92
Leonard A. Lauder (1933–2025): the venerable collector, philanthropist, and driving force behind the Estée Lauder empire, has died at 92…. Read More
16 June 2025
Sting Launches Baltic’s £10m Endowment Fund with Major Donation
Gateshead, UK – Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art has received a transformative donation from North East music legend Sting, marking… Read More
12 June 2025
Simon Wallis OBE Appointed To Lead Royal Academy Of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts has named Simon Wallis OBE as its new Secretary and Chief Executive, marking a pivotal moment for the… Read More
6 June 2025
Adrien Brody Made in America: A Mixed-Media Pastiche Salad
Adrien Brody, the Oscar-winning actor, has spent the past decade layering paint, newspaper clippings, and graffiti onto canvases in a… Read More
5 June 2025
Damien Hirst At 60 Vows To Create Fresh Work For 200 Years
Damien Hirst reveals plans for posthumous artworks in a characteristically provocative interview with The Times, the YBA casually dropped that he… Read More
29 May 2025
Alan Yentob: Arts Broadcaster And BBC 1 Controller Dies Aged 78
Alan Yentob, the respected BBC broadcaster, documentary filmmaker, and arts champion, has passed away aged 78. Over a career spanning… Read More
25 May 2025
Jim Morrison: Missing Père Lachaise Cemetery Bust Found After 37 Years
After thirty-seven years of being passed off in the underworld, a stolen marble bust of Jim Morrison has resurfaced in… Read More
21 May 2025
Cate Blanchett To Co-Host Serpentine Summer Party’s 25th Anniversary
London, UK – The Serpentine Galleries’ annual Summer Party, the capital’s most anticipated cultural soirée since its launch in 2000, marks… Read More
15 May 2025
Tilda Swinton Curates Marianna Kennedy’s Supersonic Mediaeval At Christie’s Paris
Christie’s Paris has transformed into an immersive stage for Marianna Kennedy’s visionary artistry, guided by the singular imagination of Tilda Swinton. Supersonic Mediaeval invites visitors… Read More
7 May 2025
Dara Birnbaum: Media Art Pioneer And Broadcast Image Deconstructor Dies
Dara Birnbaum (1946–2025), who passed away last week, spent five decades laying siege to the apparatus of television, rewriting its… Read More
4 May 2025
Richard Long Creates Monumental Mud Work For National Gallery’s Bicentennial
A sweeping five-metre disc of River Avon mud now dominates the entrance to the National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing, marking the… Read More
28 April 2025
Zurab Tsereteli: Controversial Russian Artist Dies Aged 91
Zurab Tsereteli, the Georgian-born sculptor whose colossal, often contentious works became fixtures of Moscow’s skyline and landmarks worldwide, has died… Read More
26 April 2025
Antoni Gaudí Formally Declared Venerable In Vatican’s Sainthood Process
Antoni Gaudí, the mystic master of Catalan Modernism, has taken an unexpected step—not in architecture, but in ecclesiastical ascent. This… Read More
23 April 2025
King To Exhibit Original Artwork In Royal Drawing School Anniversary Show
King Charles III, custodian of the renowned Royal Collection—one of the world’s most significant private art holdings—is set to reveal… Read More
23 April 2025
Max Kozloff: New York Art Critic And Artist Dies Aged 91
Max Kozloff (1933–2025): A Visionary Critic, Artist, and Chronicler of Modernity New York, NY — Max Kozloff, the incisive critic,… Read More
10 April 2025
Val Kilmer: Tribute to the Actor And Artist (1959–2025) Obituary
Val Kilmer, a fiercely original actor and visual artist, has died at age 65. He was best known for his… Read More
8 April 2025
Christophe Cherix Named New Director of MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has appointed Christophe Cherix as its next David Rockefeller Director, marking a pivotal transition… Read More
31 March 2025
British Museum: New Trustees To Include Claudia Winkleman and Dr Tiffany Jenkins
The British Museum has announced new trustee appointments—five well-known figures from disciplines including history, journalism, and broadcasting who are quietly… Read More
26 March 2025
Bloomberg Donates £20m Plus Artefacts To London Museum
Bloomberg Philanthropies, an American philanthropic group, have offered the London Museum a generous gift: A record £20 million and over… Read More
18 March 2025