Van Gogh Painting Auctioned for Record £26.8m
A Vincent van Gogh landscape painting which was seized by the Nazis during their Second World War occupation of France has sold at auction in…
Art
From Waste to Wonderful: 100,000 Students Transform 90,000 Plastic Bottle Tops into Life-sized Sculptures
More than 700 primary schools and 100,000 students from across the UK, have collected and transformed 90,000 plastic bottle tops into stunning life-sized sculptures. The…
National Portrait Gallery Tudor Exhibitions to Tour England
The National Portrait Gallery has announced it is to loan out its most prestigious pieces of Tudor art for a series of exhibitions across England….
Covent Garden Art Installation Supports Homelessness Charity
London’s Covent Garden has been transformed by an impressive art installation – as artist Chila Burman’s neon sculptures light up the area in a new…
Celebrity-designed Lion Sculptures to Raise Awareness of Extinction Threat
A series of life-sized lion sculptures designed by celebrities are to be displayed across the globe in a bid to raise awareness of the threat…
Banksy Claims New Murals Appearing at East Coast Seaside Towns
Anonymous street artist Bansky has confirmed that he is behind a series of artwork that has appeared in towns across Norfolk and Suffolk. Rumours have…
UK’s Oldest Graduate Completes Fine Art Degree
A 96-year-old former solicitor has completed a degree in fine art, making him the oldest ever student to graduate in the UK. Archie White studied…
Shutter Hub’s Call For Entries: YEARBOOK 2021
Following last year’s success, Shutter Hub’s YEARBOOK returns with an exhibition and publication to continue to help photographers at this difficult time Shutter Hub are…
Best Art Galleries and Museums to Visit this Summer
If you’ve been craving some culture, then the welcome news that art galleries and museums have reopened means you can start to explore some amazing…
Ricky Gervais’ Cat Portrait Raises Thousands for Animal Charity
A painting of Ricky Gervais’ cat has fetched more than £3,000 at an auction organised by animal charity Feline Friends London. The portrait of Pickle…
Banksy Canvas Raises £16.7m for UK Health Charities
A painting by street artist Banksy depicting a boy abandoning traditional superheroes, such as Batman, in favour of a caped superhero nurse has raised £16.7m…