Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will present his first major exhibition in northern England at Manchester's Aviva Studios this summer, exploring British imperialism and globalisation through monumental works.
The British Museum reports a record-breaking year for archaeological discoveries in 2024, with highlights including a hoard of Harold II coins from 1066 and a rare Roman vehicle fitting, largely thanks to metal detectorists.
Amateur metal detectorists are behind a record-breaking surge in UK archaeological discoveries, with 1,540 treasure cases reported in 2024. Explore the historic finds reshaping our past.
Chinese archaeologists have fully restored a 1,200-year-old Tang Dynasty 'golden armour' using advanced 3D and VR tech. Discover the story behind this incredible find and its digital preservation.
Explore the stunning winning images from the Portrait of Britain 2026 awards, capturing the diverse faces and powerful stories from across the United Kingdom. See the full collection now.
Explore the legacy of East London's iconic Glory pub, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ venue that launched drag stars and championed outlandish self-expression from 2014 to 2024.
The Guardian has issued corrections for factual errors, including the nationality of artist Hilma af Klint and the traditional recipe for Korean bibimbap sauce. Read the full list of recent amendments.
Tracey Emin curates a profound winter exhibition at Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate, featuring Munch, Bourgeois, Gormley and more in a journey through darkness and light. On until 12 April.
A new exhibition at Bundanon art museum unearths 48 evocative photographs by Mary Nolan, celebrating the overlooked artistic careers of the Boyd women. Discover their story.
Artist Luke Jerram's stunning 'Helios' sun sculpture, crafted from NASA data, illuminates Bristol's Jubilee Pool for three weeks. Swim under its glow and support a greener future for the historic venue.
A five-metre sun installation, Helios, is suspended over Bristol's Jubilee Pool for three weeks. The artwork aims to unite the community and fund green energy projects. Dive in to experience it.
Artist Gary Baseman reveals how his extraordinary cat Bosko, famed for leaping 7ft in the air, delivered him from grief and reignited his creative spark. Discover the unforgettable pet story.
A never-before-seen 1950 home video reveals the earliest known footage of a young Martin Luther King Jr with his then-girlfriend. Discover the story behind this historic find.
A new book archives the garish, nostalgic world of British crisp packets from 1970-2000, revealing how this 'cultural detritus' tells a story of childhood, design, and lost regional brands. Explore a crunchy slice of social history.
Discover how British author Fuchsia Dunlop, known as 'Fu Xia' in China, became an authoritative voice on Sichuan cuisine, influencing food culture in both the West and China. Explore her unique culinary journey.
John Craven paused BBC's Countryfile to reveal the 2026 calendar has raised over £1.7m for BBC Children in Need. Find out how you can still get yours.
Colombian artist Beatriz González, whose haunting work memorialised decades of political violence, has died at 93. Her major London retrospective opens next month.
Discover what former Great Pottery Throw Down kiln technician Rose Schmits is doing now after leaving the Channel 4 show in 2024. Explore her unique pottery and thriving London studio.
A major exhibition in Plymouth repositions Beryl Cook as a serious chronicler of social change. Discover the 'radical and joyous' show celebrating her centenary.
Discover the true history behind the common rude hand gesture, from ancient Greek insults to 19th-century slang. Learn why it's called 'flipping the bird' and debunk the popular archer myth.
A guest on Antiques Roadshow was left speechless after her Antarctic expedition soup bowls were valued at £3,500 each. The items, linked to her explorer grandfather, have an 'amazing' history. Read the full valuation story.
Artist Jorge Luis Álvarez Pupo uses sugar and fragmented archives to rebuild a past shattered by the transatlantic slave trade. Explore a powerful journey of memory and identity.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas argued it was not in the public interest to include Randa Abdel-Fattah in the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week, citing reported comments. Read the full story.
Major arts organisations cancel performances at the Kennedy Center following its controversial renaming to the Trump-Kennedy Center. Discover the growing backlash.
The historic Martha Graham Dance Company cancels its Kennedy Centre performance, joining a growing artist boycott following its controversial rebranding as the Trump-Kennedy Centre. Discover the fallout.
In our hyper-connected digital age, a surprising trend is taking hold: the revival of letter writing. Discover how people are using pen, paper, and wax seals to forge deeper connections and reclaim time away from screens.
Cartoonist Samuel Ojo's latest work critiques the intense competitive pressure in modern gyms. Explore the sharp social commentary behind the illustration.
Discover six compelling stories from the past week, covering Trump's Greenland strategy, prison violence, a forgotten artist, the science of friendship, a hit TV show, and George Saunders.
Tracey Emin curates a powerful show on melancholy in Margate, while new research reveals a 17th-century bull's anatomy was altered for modesty. Explore this week's essential art guide.
A decade on, Akram Khan's radical Giselle for English National Ballet remains a work of devastating force. Our review explores its surging power and stark social commentary. Discover the landmark production.