The original watercolour illustration for the cover of the first Harry Potter book has fetched $1.9 million, shattering the previous record by nearly fourfold. This makes it the most expensive piece of Harry Potter memorabilia ever sold and perhaps the most costly...
Sussex, a tranquil and moody countryside of varying beauty, has long attracted artists and thinkers. Turner, Constable, Sickert and Ravilious painted its watery landscapes, chalk downs, genteel seasides and gritty ports: Chichester, Petworth, Brighton, and Newhaven....
The March Art Diary includes exhibitions at Kettle's Yard, Gallery 1957, Dulwich Picture Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Compton Verney, Stanley Spencer Gallery, Benjamin Rhodes Arts and covers artists such as Isaam Kourbaj, Nidhi Khurana, Woody De Othello, Polly...
London Art Fair is set to impact the UK capital again from January 17-21, 2024, with an exclusive preview evening on Tuesday, 16 January. In its 36th edition, the Fair promises a compelling experience featuring a lineup of galleries, curated sections, and partnerships...
The latest British Museum "Masterplan" has been disclosed amid accusations of greenwashing by environmental groups. The project is a move that has left campaigners fuming. The partnership with BP will finance a decade-long £1 billion redevelopment initiative and is a...
Frieze London and Frieze Masters, two of the art world's most prestigious events, concluded their 20th and 11th editions on the evening of October 15, marking a resounding success. The five-day extravaganza at Regent's Park witnessed a remarkable confluence of...
Edward Enninful OBE, Editor-in-Chief, British Vogue & European Editorial Director, Vogue, and Wayne McGregor CBE, multi-award winning choreographer, director and the Royal Ballet Resident Choreographer, today receive Honorary Doctorates from Chancellor of the...
Charleston Trust, the organisation that looks after the country home of the Bloomsbury Group, has unveiled a significant off-site exhibition space in Lewes, East Sussex. This marks the first step towards a permanent cultural centre in the heart of the town that will...
The picturesque landscapes of East and West Sussex have long been a muse for artists seeking to capture the essence of its rolling hills, serene valleys, and alluring villages. In recent years, a new artistic pairing has taken root in this idyllic English countryside....