In a breakthrough chapter of cultural reconciliation, the United Kingdom is set to return some of Ghana's revered "crown jewels" more than a century after being looted from the Asante king's court. The BBC reveals that 32 precious artefacts, including a gold peace...
In recent months, UK Museum collections have come under intense scrutiny, with headlines echoing the 'alleged' thefts of up to 2000 objects from the British Museum. This investigation has broadened and intensified as media outlets pursued Freedom of Information...
Welcome to the Alt Power 100 Artlyst 2023/2024, an exclusive exploration of influential figures reshaping the contemporary art and cultural landscape. Within this dynamic List, we transcend the confines of traditional power dynamics, directing our focus towards...
The Booker Prize 2024 has officially opened its submissions, accompanied by the appointment of the judging panel. Artist and author Edmund de Waal will lead the panel, joined by award-winning novelist Sara Collins, Fiction Editor of the Guardian Justine Jordan,...
In an unparalleled move, leaders from 68 UK museums, sector bodies, and funders have come together for the first UK Museum COP summit. It was organised by the National Museum Directors’ Council and hosted at Tate Modern. The consensus reached at the event resulted in...
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...
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...
Mark Jones has been named interim director of the British Museum. He will replace Hartwig Fischer who stepped down last week. Dr Carl Heron will now replace Dr Jonathan Williams as Deputy Director of the institution. Fischer and Williams departed amid claims of...
Artlyst has selected twelve art exhibitions outside the capital and around the UK this summer. With exhibitions like Sean Scully at Houghton Hall or Joana Vasconcelos at Waddesdon Manor, you get the opportunity to visit some beautiful country homes and gardens...