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Wang Huangsheng First Solo Exhibition To Open At October Gallery
October Gallery presents the first solo show in London of Wang Huangsheng (b.1956, China). As one of the most influential figures in the art world...
Russian Artist Named ‘Prisoner Of Conscience’ By Amnesty International Released
A contemporary artist who was recently declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International following his 1 May arrest in Novosibirsk,...
Pablo Picasso Painting Smashes World Auction Record Selling For £115m
A painting from the 1950s by the 20th century master Pablo Picasso entitled Women of Algiers has become the most expensive painting to sell at...
John Whittingdale Appointed As New Tory Culture Secretary
John Whittingdale has been appointed as the new Culture Secretary. He replaces Sajid Javid who moves to become Secretary of State for Business,...
Royal Academy Unveils David Chipperfield Redevelopment Design
The Royal Academy of Arts has unveiled designs for a transformative redevelopment which will be completed in time for its 250th anniversary in 2018....
Sotheby’s Reports 127 Percent Increase in First Quarter 2015
Sotheby's, which has gone through major board changes in the last six months has reported a 127% Increase in First Quarter 2015 Adjusted Operating...
Philip Guston To Open At Timothy Taylor Gallery
Timothy Taylor Gallery presents its fourth exhibition of Philip Guston’s work, which gathers together some of the artist’s finest paintings and...
Giacometti Forgery: Art Dealers Stand Trial
A 67-year-old assessor named Wolf G., and a 60-year-old art dealer named Hans K., have been accused of art fraud and the falsification of documents,...
Boris Charmatz To Take Over Tate Modern With Dance
This weekend French choreographer Boris Charmatz and a group of 90 professional dancers will take over the Turbine Hall and the gallery rooms of...
Chris Burden Pioneering Conceptual Artist Dies Aged 69
Chris Burden whose early work was characterised by the idea that the truly important, viable art of the future would not be with objects, has died...
Painting Thought To Be Imitation Is Genuine Titian Masterpiece
The painting Titian's Mistress, thought to have been created by a Titian imitator has been revealed to be a genuine work by the European master. The...
Gilbert & George: First Exhibition Of Early Works Launched At MoMa
MoMa have launched the first exhibition of early works by the British artists Gilbert & George. Since the beginning of their...
