Art Basel Switzerland 2024 provided a much-needed moment of cautious optimism for the art world. Again, Galleries brought some of their best artists and artworks to make sales in a soft market. This led to fewer discoveries of new artists, but it certainly elevated...
In yet another redundant, gestural protest, two Just Stop Oil activists have targeted the iconic Stonehenge site with orange powder paint. The incident occurred at approximately 12:00 BST on Wednesday, just one day before the historic site near Salisbury, Wiltshire,...
This is the ninth edition of Photo London and perhaps the most exciting edition of the Fair to date, showcasing over 120 global exhibitors alongside a series of major special exhibitions. Here are our top picks: Ten years ago, I wrote about a heart-wrenching...
The National Gallery has illuminated its central London elevation with a dazzling light show, marking a momentous occasion in its history—the bicentenary of its founding. This vibrant display was a fitting tribute to two centuries of artistic excellence and cultural...
The British Library in London was the centre of an incident on Friday when two elderly women attempted to breach the protective glass encasing the historic Magna Carta. Reverend Sue Parfitt, 82, from Bristol, and Judith Bruce, 85, from Swansea, purportedly used a...
The latest government report on museum attendance in the UK has revealed a concerning trend of declining numbers despite the end of pandemic restrictions. The report, which focused on a network of 15 museums, including notable institutions like the British Museum, the...
In “The Art Institution of Tomorrow: Reinventing the Model,” Fatos Üstek, a prominent and pioneering figure in contemporary art curation, offers a compelling manifesto for reshaping the future of art institutions worldwide. Drawing on her extensive experience and...
Frieze LA is a perfect opportunity to catch some of the most influential new art being made on the West Coast while visiting the global art world stalwarts displaying all their finery. Several art shows and satellite events run simultaneously throughout town during...
Two men have been re-bailed until next month in connection with the removal of a south London street sign featuring artwork by the elusive artist Banksy. The piece, which depicted a red stop sign adorned with three military drones, was unveiled on Commercial Way in...