Cultural Vandalism: Tate Explores Art Under Attack In New Exhibition
Art Under Attack is the subject and title of a new show that Tate Britain is planning for October 2013…. Read More
4 November 2012
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Banksy Mural Hacked And Fragmented Resurfaces In Nottingham
An art gallery in Nottingham is exhibiting what’s left of an important Banksy mural as part of an installation. The… Read More
3 November 2012
Exposed: Are Hacktivists Anonymous Just Too Anon?
The way Anonymous present themselves to the world and communicate to the world is interesting. They work underground to expose… Read More
3 November 2012
Zeng Fanzhi First UK Show For China’s Leading Artist
They are not real landscapes. They are rather about an experience of miao wu [marvellous revelation]. Miao wu constitutes a… Read More
3 November 2012
Fitzwilliam Museum Saves Nicolas Poussin Masterpiece for the Nation
The Fitzwilliam Museum has reported that the campaign partnered by the Museum and the Art Fund has raised the necessary … Read More
3 November 2012
Hurricane Sandy Shuts Gagosian Chelsea Gallery Until Further Notice
The Chelsea branch of the Gagosian Gallery in New York has closed until further notice. The exhibition space sustained severe… Read More
2 November 2012
British Artist Stanza Wins Torino’s Share Prize
The London based installation artist Stanza has won the SHARE PRIZE 2012 in Torino Italy for his work titled Capacities…. Read More
2 November 2012
Hugo Boss Prize: Art Prize Goes To Danh Vo
The international art community assemble at the Guggenheim in New York City last night despite the clean up operation from… Read More
2 November 2012
New York Galleries Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy Flooding
Hurricane Sandy, which hit Manhattan on Monday night, October 29, 2012 has taken its toll on several Chelsea, Soho and… Read More
2 November 2012
Arts Council England 118 Jobs Go In Restructuring Cull
Arts Council England has announced that it is to cut 118 jobs. This represents 21% of the ACE workforce …. Read More
1 November 2012
James Capper New Exhibition At Yorkshire Sculpture Park
A new exhibition by James Capper, whose extraordinary sculptures can walk, swim and climb mountains, will open at Yorkshire Sculpture… Read More
1 November 2012
Sandy Cancels Fifteenth Anniversary Of Editions Artists Book Fair
New York – OUT OF RESPECT FOR OUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND COLLEAGUES WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM THE DEVASTATING AFFECTS OF… Read More
1 November 2012
Fashioned For Freedom Arts Event Aids Human Trafficking Charity
On November 12th St. Marys in Marylebone will play host to Fashioned For Freedom, an ethical fashion event organised by… Read More
1 November 2012
Art 13 London’s New Global Art Fair Announces Curated Galleries Section
Art13 London has announced the gallery line up for London First, a curated section of the Fair featuring 17 young… Read More
1 November 2012
Tate Announces New Acquisitions Of Contemporary African Art
The Tate has announced its new acquisitions of modern and contemporary African art and a related programme in Africa. They… Read More
1 November 2012
L S Lowry Celebrates His 125 Birthday With Google Doodle
L S Lowry, who celebrates his 125 birthday, is honoured with a google doodle today. The painting selected shows his… Read More
1 November 2012
Art Critics Condemn The Influence Of Money And Celebrity
In October, the buzz around the Frieze Art Fair was amplified by some spectacular transactions. The record-breaking sale of Gerhard… Read More
31 October 2012
Halloween In Britain Is Kicked Off By Google Doodle
Getting into the Halloween spirit? Have a look at what search giant Google has dished out for you! This year… Read More
31 October 2012
WINSTON CHURCHILL PORTRAIT AT HIS DARKEST HOUR NEW NPG LOAN
The National Portrait Gallery has been lent a major portrait of Winston Churchill, a rarely seen life-size painting by William… Read More
31 October 2012
Luc Tuymans Artistic Colonialism Explored In New London Exhibition
Review – David Zwirner has recently moved into his first European location: a beautiful town house on 24 Grafton Street,… Read More
31 October 2012
Happy Birthday Pablo Picasso Born This Week In 1881
Art is a lie that makes us realise the truth – Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain… Read More
30 October 2012
Jarman Award To Give Artist Filmmakers £26,000 In Prizes
The 5th annual Jarman Award is a prize inspired by one of Britain’s most innovative, esteemed and controversial artists of… Read More
30 October 2012
Bridget Riley Presented With Sikkens Prize For Colour
Bridget Riley the The 81-year old British artist associated with the OP-Art movement has become the first woman to be… Read More
30 October 2012
Artist Run Spaces Spotlighted At The LONDON ART FAIR
Artists’ organisation ALISN has sublet its booth at the London Art Fair to small independent art galleries who are normally… Read More
29 October 2012
Contemporary Art Society Announces £4 Million Modern Art Donation
The Contemporary Art Society has announced that Art collectors Eric and Jean Cass have donated over 300 important modern and… Read More
29 October 2012
Arts Council England Introduces Two Million Pound Funding Grants
If you thought that all Arts Council England grants had dried up, think again, Applications are invited for three new… Read More
29 October 2012
Hugo Boss Prize 2012 Winning Artist To Be Announced
Next Thursday evening, the international art community will assemble at the Guggenheim in New York City for a ceremony announcing… Read More
29 October 2012
Chinese Dissident Artist Sheng Qi Announces First London Exhibition
Hua Gallery has announced the first ever solo exhibition in London of the well known dissident Chinese artist, Sheng Qi.“My… Read More
29 October 2012
British Museum Staff To Stage Three Hour Strike Today
Cleaners and maintenance workers at the British Museum will stage a strike today, highlighting a number of grievances. The union… Read More
29 October 2012
Picasso Ceramics Hoard Discovered In Uzbekistan
A fine collection of ceramics produced by the artist Pablo Picasso and unseen in public for 40 years has gone… Read More
28 October 2012
The Silent University Tate Modern Delfina Foundation Partnership Announced
The Silent University is an autonomous knowledge exchange platform initiated by artist Ahmet Ögüt in collaboration with Tate working with… Read More
28 October 2012
Olympic Stadium Wrap Recycled Into New Contemporary Artwork
The colourful strips used to cover the Olympic stadium at last summer’s games have found their way into the contemporary… Read More
28 October 2012