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Students craft Irn-Bru dioramas with top photographer

Students at Gordonstoun school collaborated with award-winning photographer David Gilliver to create surreal miniature scenes using tiny figures and iconic Irn-Bru cans. Discover their creative macro photography project.

Miniature Tunnock's Teacakes Made for BBC Series

An artist has crafted the world's smallest Tunnock's Teacakes for a BBC show. The 4.5mm treats are part of a 1960s Glasgow tenement kitchen replica. Watch the episode on BBC One.

Sara Cox on new BBC show and marathon success

Sara Cox discusses her new BBC One series, The Marvellous Miniature Workshop, and reflects on her incredible 135-mile charity run for Children in Need. Watch now on iPlayer.

AI Gives Mona Lisa a 2000s Makeover with Beauty Trends

Iconic paintings like the Mona Lisa have been transformed by AI to show beauty trends from the last 30 years. See the stunning modern makeovers and discover the survey's key findings on UK beauty habits.

UK places export bar on unique £280k Hindu paintings

A unique series of 200-year-old Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been blocked from leaving the UK. The export bar allows time for a UK institution to acquire the culturally significant Devi Mahatmya artworks.

UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings

A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.

Export bar on £280k 'beautiful' Hindu paintings

A unique set of 200-year-old Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The decision aims to keep the cultural treasure for study and public enjoyment.

Ronnie Wood's Surprising Turner Art Critique on BBC

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood delivered an eloquent critique of J.M.W. Turner's work on BBC2's documentary about the artist's secret sketchbooks. Discover the untold story of Turner's turbulent life and artistic legacy.

Joseph Wright's Shadows Illuminate National Gallery

Discover how Joseph Wright of Derby's revolutionary use of light and shadow creates theatrical masterpieces in the National Gallery's stunning new exhibition that reveals Britain's industrial dawn.

William Scott's lost paintings found in Somerset museum

A remarkable collection of early William Scott paintings, hidden from public view for over seven decades, has been rediscovered at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, offering fresh insights into the artist's celebrated career.

Cornwall's Magical Model Village Seeks New Owner

Discover the magical business opportunity in Cornwall as the beloved Mevagissey Model Village goes up for sale, offering buyers a chance to own a piece of British tourism history with its stunning miniature landscapes and loyal visitor following.

Secret Gothic Castle Hidden In UK Woodland

Discover the enchanting story behind a miniature Gothic castle mysteriously appearing in Scottish woodland, capturing imaginations and drawing visitors to this magical hidden gem.

400+ Sausage Dogs Take Over Weston-super-Mare Beach

Weston-super-Mare's sandy shores were transformed into a sea of wagging tails as over 400 sausage dogs gathered for the UK's biggest dachshund beach day, raising vital funds for breed rescues.

Bradford Artist Nominated for Prestigious Turner Prize

Johanna Whittle, a talented artist from Bradford, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Turner Prize. Her intricate miniature paintings exploring memory and place will be showcased in a major exhibition at Tate Britain this autumn.

Secret portrait suggests Shakespeare had a male lover

A newly authenticated 17th-century miniature portrait reveals compelling evidence of a close, possibly romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his literary patron, the Earl of Southampton. Art experts and historians are re-evaluating the Bar

Millet: Life on the Land at National Gallery

Discover Jean-François Millet's evocative rural masterpieces in this must-see exhibition at London's National Gallery, showcasing the beauty and hardship of 19th-century peasant life.

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