As the National Gallery marks its 200th year, three significant additions have entered its collection through the UK government’s Acceptance in Lieu scheme—a nod to the power of tax arrangements in enriching public art holdings. The acquisitions span three centuries...
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has appointed Christophe Cherix as its next David Rockefeller Director, marking a pivotal transition for the institution as it approaches its centennial. Cherix, a distinguished curator and scholar, will step into the role in September...
Artlyst has selected ten exhibitions that will take place out of London this Spring, 2025. Stephen Cox is the subject of the annual sculpture exhibition set in the splendid grounds of Houghton Hall, Norfolk; Hastings Contemporary explores Art and life beneath the...
In 2024, over four million people experienced the National Gallery in person, a 15% increase from 2023. 4,713,519 visits were recorded for the Gallery and its exhibitions and creative programs. The gallery released these figures ahead of the close of its...
In order to bolster the struggling British art economy, the UK Treasury has extended the window for fine art and antiques from overseas to enter the country without incurring import duties. The Temporary Admission (TA) scheme, which previously allowed goods to remain...
LONDON – The Royal College of Art (RCA) in London has again been named the world’s leading university for art and design, securing the top spot in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for the 11th consecutive year. Based on the most extensive global survey...
The London Art Fair has once again cemented its reputation as a cornerstone of the UK’s cultural calendar, showcasing a dynamic mix of contemporary and modern art. With over 100 galleries presenting works from established masters to emerging talents, this year’s fair...
Two environmental activists who sprayed chalk paint on Charles Darwin's grave in Westminster Abbey, London, have been charged. Alyson Lee, 66, a retired teaching assistant from Derby and Di Bligh, 77, a former chief executive of Reading Council from Rode in Somerset,...
One of Los Angeles' most prized cultural landmarks, the Getty Villa, has been closed to the public due to the rapidly spreading Palisades Fire. Flames have been spotted near the museum, prompting swift action to protect the site. Aerial footage revealed the fire's...