Category: Culture

The 1918 drawing had been in the possession of another Austrian Jewish family, which recently became suspicious of the work’s provenance and contacted Grünbaum’s heirs directly in order to “do the right thing”

The Alabama Contemporary Art Center is putting on an ambitious series of touring shows while its home base is closed for renovation

An archaeologist’s recent claim that illicit actions have led the painting to be in France mirrors that made by the man who stole it more than a century ago—and it is entirely false

As her stepmother makes a bid for the White House, Ella Emhoff’s yarn paintings are already racking up endorsements in New York

A reluctance to acknowledge hard facts is playing into a one-sided narrative around Big Oil—and the consequences are far reaching

Posters accuse car giant Toyota of ‘greenwashing’

New York’s largest art fair is welcoming both a new director and a new floor plan

Four decades after refusing to sanitise her depiction of the city’s history, the artist will see her giant mural, and all its 51 vignettes of scenes and people, installed in the LA Natural History Museum’s new entrance pavilion

As demonstrations continue, artists reflect on the violence and how police suspicion is limiting their ability to work

The curious changes come as the institution prepares to open in a fresh location

The decision, which may be reviewed in 2026, could pave the way for controversial tunnel redevelopment scheme, say campaigners

The largest contemporary art exhibition in Central America returns to Guatemala with a performance-art specialist at its helm

At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, sculptures by Anna Tsouhlarakis and Shane Perley-Dutcher are part of a push to advocate for environmental and social justice

What can museums and heritage institutions do about disinformation powered by artificial intelligence?

The work on paper, purchased at Christie’s New York in 2014, was allegedly paid for with money embezzled from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign investment fund

Myths and legends walk the plank as the National Maritime Museum tells true stories of ‘horrible’ seafarers

Green light given to property sales in hopes of boosting cash-strapped cultural quarter

Works bearing the phrase “Wish You Were Gay” have been vandalised in the city of Bregenz

The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Brussels was hit by scandal last year when its longstanding director stood down following allegations of inappropriate behaviour and bad management

The National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage expects the restoration project to conclude in December

Next Stop: Chicago will focus on infrastructure inequality after Covid

The State of the Arts research document also shows arts education in England to be in “significant decline”

The former antiquities minister is also demanding that three Egyptian treasures, including the Rosetta Stone, be sent to his home country

Sixty secondary school pupils given carte blanche to conjure an alternative Olympic park for an exhibition in Paris

The Margate project space has supported 68 artists in the past four years, but is now “on the brink” of closure

Alberto Montes, a renowned Spanish urban artist, has unveiled his latest creation titled “Re-vision of a Granada Landscape” at Livensa Living Granada Cartuja. This mural, Montes’ first in Granada, is situated on the rooftop of the student residence. The artwork showcases the unique flora of Granada, featuring plants like borage, Clypeola Eriocarpa, and pomegranates.Through a…

Esteemed urban artist Misterpiro has taken center stage at Livensa Living Málaga Feria with his latest creation, “Spaces & Between”. This striking mural isn’t just visually captivating, it embodies the very essence of connection between people and their surroundings. Misterpiro, a recognized name in the international urban art scene, has graced cities like London, Rome,…

Charles Gaines, Refik Anadol, Glenn Kaino and four other renowned artists with local connections were chosen to create some monumental works in Inglewood

Noemi Schipfer and Takami Nakamoto will present three installations at a warehouse space in south London

Anastasia Dyudyaeva is the second artist in less than a year to be jailed for allegedly disseminating anti-government messages in such a setting

Activist group claims news channel owned by billionaire cancelled programmes criticising Israeli government

The popularity of the ‘less is more’ look is putting art and antiques dealers under pressure

The ever expanding event has touched down for a four-day art extravaganza

The New York-born artist, who has lived in Canada for more than half a century, explains how she bypassed sexism in the 1970s to teach herself photography, and why she will always be connected to the US

Livraria Lello’s charitable arm, headquartered in a 14th-century Gothic monastery just outside Porto, seeks to educate visitors through its inaugural exhibition

Towards New Worlds brings together the work of 15 creatives, with a key mission being to counter traditionally siloed views of disabled artists’ work

A scheme by the non-profit Create London will convert the Newham building into a culture and learning centre

At time of rising overheads, smaller dealers are finding it makes sense to share gallery spaces and fair stands

Museums are addressing a lack of in-house expertise in creating digital content by hiring from a growing pool of social-savvy freelancers

This is the most valuable fossil to ever sell at auction, as the market for dinosaur bones continues to climb

A prolific painter helped open doors for contemporary artists at a time when Indigenous art was often confined to ethnographic museums

Police officers delivered a notice from a district governor that alleged the show at Depo Istanbul incited the public to hatred

UAL’s Kene Igweonu discusses the goals of the initiative, which hosts a directory of Black students, staff and alumni, alongside promoting their work and achievements

The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has defended its decision to hand back two objects to the Oba rather than the government

The exhibition tells the story of the artist‘s late-flowering but tragically brief career

Art critic Vittorio Sgarbi says though that the act is ‘non-erotic’

Keir Starmer’s Labour administration is reintroducing a bill that will allow the monument and accompanying learning centre to be built, after the project was challenged in the courts

Almost half of the funding will go towards preserving Modernist buildings designed by Black architects

The undated work, which was during conservation work, is going on display in an exhibition at the Bowes Museum in County Durham

Evan Vucci’s instinctive composition recalls some famous art of the past, but its real importance may only be felt in the future

Hoepker used long-form pictorial narratives to deliver nuanced takes on complex realities in a communist East Germany and capitalist United States

A public letter from the Board of Deputies of British Jews criticised the RA’s decision to display the works, and to do so without context

The fair dedicated to lens-based and digital art will be led by the director of the Shanghai edition, Fan Ni

Public art display in Birmingham commemorates the city’s cultural icon

Shonibare, who was raised between London and Lagos, is employing his socially engaged practice to tackle the complex relationship between colonialism and ecological devastation

But consistent strength in its sell-through rate and Asia Pacific buyer base show the auction house’s ‘resilience’ amid obstacles

Headed by the Goya scholar Guillaume Kientz, the new project anticipates the 200th anniversary of the artist’s death in 2028

A lacklustre show begs the question: can Holzer survive the scrutiny that her institutional exaltation invites in 2024?

Questions have been raised about the UK museum’s decision to retain sponsorship from BP, in light of data relating to its alignment with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement

Despite setbacks at satellite sites elsewhere, an extension to the gallery’s collaboration with the Spanish city has been agreed

The rich are still looking to buy art, but they want it buttressed by personalities and entertainment

The objects are believed to have been made by students in the 17th century, when Sutton House was a school

Renowned artist Carlito Dalceggio unveils 15m x 4m multimedia mural ‘Unseen Untouched Unknown’ with multifaceted projection mapping artist Oliver Allaux. The warmly colourful mural depicts elements from various creation myths and symbols (First Nations America, Africa, Ancient Greece…), adorning the façade of Club Chinois Ibiza in Marina Botafoch, and so is on public view – for clubbers, locals, tourists alike. Multiple layers…

Dubai Fine Arts: Revolutionizing Art Handling and Transportation in the UAE In the thriving art scene of the UAE, where galleries and collectors demand the highest standards of care and precision, Dubai Fine Arts has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of art handling and transportation. Despite being relatively new to the UAE, this…

In the heart of Aalborg’s historic workers’ neighborhood, amidst the capricious dance of sun, rain, and Arctic winds, INTI has unveiled his latest masterpiece over twelve days of intense creation. Titled “TAMARUGO II”, this mural stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Atacama Desert’s native Tamarugo tree, a symbol of life and…

A captivating addition to the urban landscape of Cartagena, Spain, emerges in the form of “Layers,” a vibrant mural created by Fabrizio Sarti, known artistically as SeaCreative. This artistic intervention is part of the One Urban World 2024 festival’s mural painting section, hosted by @muchomasmayo and coordinated by @krasertres, with collaboration from the Graffiti and…

From June 6th to June 9th, Aberdeen once again played host to the electrifying Nuart Aberdeen festival, transforming the city into a vibrant canvas of contemporary street art. Now in its eighth edition, this internationally acclaimed festival brought together 11 distinguished artists under the theme of ‘Living Heritage,’ igniting creativity and cultural dialogue throughout the…

In the quaint municipality of Juzbado, located 20 km from Salamanca, a new artistic gem has emerged within its urban area. Titled “High Tide,” this mural is now a proud addition to a curated selection of works by esteemed artists such as Ampparito, Taquen, DOA, Pablo S. Herrero, and Marta Lapeña, among others. This remarkable…

Street artist SHOK-1 unveils his new work “From Chaos” at the Straat Museum in Amsterdam. This piece depicts a giant version of a classic spray paint drip, from which grows an intricate X-ray flower. The dots of the spray pattern were painstakingly painted, one by one, showcasing SHOK-1’s meticulous attention to detail. “From Chaos” symbolizes…

In this interview, we explore the captivating world of visual contemporary artist Arthur Bray, co-founder of the renowned pan-Asia music collective Yeti Out, Arthur has left an indelible mark on the underground music scene across the globe. From his humble beginnings promoting parties in East London to headlining festivals like Coachella and Wonderfruit, Arthur’s journey…