Thieves have executed a sophisticated raid on France's National Museum of Natural History, making off with an 'inestimable' collection of historic gold samples. The audacious theft has left investigators scrambling and the scientific community reeling.
A long-lost mural by iconic pop artist Keith Haring, painted in 1986, has been miraculously rediscovered hidden behind hoardings at London's Charing Cross station during renovation works, offering a priceless glimpse into the city's street art history.
New scientific analysis uncovers the toxic, unstable pigment manganese blue in Jackson Pollock's iconic drip paintings, forcing a major rethink on the conservation of his priceless works.
The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.
The Folkestone Triennial 2024 transforms the Kent coast into a stunning open-air gallery with 14 groundbreaking installations. Explore how this major contemporary art event revitalises public spaces from 31 August.
A major new report calls for a radical 'national collection' policy, demanding London's Tate and National Gallery lend more iconic artworks to regional museums, ending the capital's art monopoly.
Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.
The Victoria and Albert Museum invites the public to explore its colossal East Storehouse and share their favourite discoveries from over 250,000 hidden artefacts. A unique chance to go behind the scenes.
A stunning art world discovery: two near-identical versions of Vermeer's 'Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window' have been authenticated. Explore how modern technology and traditional expertise solved a centuries-old mystery and what it reveals about sp
A priceless 18th-century portrait, stolen by the Nazis during World War II, has been miraculously recovered in Argentina after an 80-year odyssey, marking a major victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.
A major theft at Limoges' Adrien Dubouché Institute sees rare 18th & 19th-century porcelain treasures stolen. Police investigate the sophisticated overnight raid.
A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre pits the visceral, political work of Mona Hatoum against the modernist mastery of Alberto Giacometti, creating a stunning dialogue across decades.
Exclusive investigation reveals a hidden swastika discovered beneath a masterpiece stolen by a Nazi war criminal's daughter, unraveling a decades-old art theft mystery in Argentina.
Your essential weekly art digest: David Hockney experiments with AI, Venice Biennale faces protests, a £2m sculpture is stolen, and the V&A's new video game exhibition opens. All the major stories from the global art scene.
Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.
Explore the mesmerising shortlist for the prestigious £100,000 Hadley's Art Prize 2025. Discover groundbreaking contemporary works from Britain's most talented artists in this exclusive gallery showcase.
Discover the season's most anticipated art shows across Britain, from a revolutionary Picasso re-hang at Tate Modern to Kerry James Marshall's monumental London debut and the Lee Miller surrealism showcase.
Exclusive: Former Made in Chelsea star and art world prodigy Alexander 'Alex' Mytton has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a sophisticated £86 million forgery ring that duped elite collectors and shook the international art market to its core.
Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.
Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.
A stunning new exhibition in St Ives showcases Barbara Hepworth's lesser-known colourful sculptures, offering a fresh perspective on her iconic work.
A vibrant Barbara Hepworth sculpture, celebrated for its bold use of colour, has been secured for public display in the UK after a successful fundraising campaign.
A groundbreaking exhibition in New York merges music and visual art, showcasing how legendary songs have inspired artists across generations. Discover the harmony between sound and canvas.
Indigenous artist Gaypalani Wanambi has claimed the prestigious NATSIAA 2025 award for her breathtaking artwork crafted from discarded road signs, blending tradition with contemporary sustainability.
Comedian Johnny Vegas unveils a touching public art initiative, bringing joy and creativity to local communities. Discover how his project is brightening up urban spaces.
Discover the latest must-see exhibition at Tate Modern, featuring groundbreaking contemporary artists. Explore the highlights and why this show is making waves in the art world.
A revolutionary exhibition in Paris showcases AI-generated works inspired by James Joyce and Pablo Picasso, marking a bold new era in art and technology.
The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) has dismissed allegations of censorship after removing Derek Jarman's 'The Angelic Conversation' from its exhibition, citing technical reasons rather than content concerns.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrates the groundbreaking career of Janet Dawson, a trailblazing Australian artist, with a major retrospective showcasing her vibrant and influential works.
The Folkestone Triennial returns with a striking showcase of contemporary art, featuring thought-provoking installations that challenge perceptions of war and human resilience.