Bayeux Tapestry move a 'vanity project', expert warns
A leading art historian warns moving the 'extremely fragile' Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum is too risky. Read the full story on the controversial loan.
Category : Arts
The Repair Shop expert announces death of BBC star Maria Kirk
The Repair Shop's Lucia Scalisi pays tribute to Maria Kirk, who brought a WWII-survived painting to the show. Discover the poignant story of art, legacy, and loss.
Eat the Rich: Jade Franks' Oxbridge Comedy at Soho Theatre
Jade Franks' debut one-woman show 'Eat the Rich (But Maybe Not Me Mates X)' is a hilarious, class-conscious comedy about swapping Liverpool for Cambridge. Catch it at Soho Theatre until 31 Jan.
Three tonnes of Bondi flowers become permanent memorial
Volunteers preserve three tonnes of flowers left for Bondi victims, creating a lasting artwork for the Sydney Jewish Museum. Discover the powerful tribute.
Bondi flowers transformed into lasting memorial artwork
Discover how artists and volunteers are preserving three tonnes of floral tributes from the Bondi terror attack to create a permanent memorial at the Sydney Jewish Museum. A story of community and remembrance.
Andean artist wins major UK art prize for eco-focused work
Antonio Paucar, an artist and beekeeper from Peru, has won the prestigious Artes Mundi prize in Wales. He plans to use the £40,000 award to build a cultural centre in the Andes. Discover his powerful work on the climate crisis.
Robert Wilson's 1995 HG Installation in London
Explore the haunting 1995 HG installation by Robert Wilson and Hans Peter Kuhn in London's Clink Street Vaults. A tribute to H.G. Wells's The Time Machine that fused light, sound, and history. Discover more about this iconic piece of performance art.
Nan Goldin's landmark photography on full UK display
Nan Goldin's seminal photobook 'The Ballad of Sexual Dependency' is exhibited in full for the first time in the UK at London's Gagosian, featuring 126 raw images of 1970s-80s New York life, love, and loss.
How the 'Moral Turn' in Art is Reframing Historical Artists
Critics argue that sanitising artists like Soutine and Warhol to fit modern ethical narratives strips art of its power. Explore the debate over ambivalence vs. morality in galleries.
NYC Immigrant Experience Captured in Photo Exhibition
A major New York Historical Society exhibition showcases over a century of immigrant life through compelling photography. Discover the faces that built the city. Visit before 29 March.
Dutch Master's Bull Had Larger Testicles, Research Reveals
New research at The Hague's Mauritshuis reveals Paulus Potter toned down his famous bull painting. Discover the hidden details and 17th-century sensibilities behind the masterpiece.
Hockney's Bayeux Tapestry Outburst: Art as Protest
David Hockney's fiery condemnation of the Bayeux Tapestry loan highlights how artists elevate protest. Discover the history of art's power to inspire millions and challenge authority.
Readers Agree with Hockney: Keep Tapestry in France
Independent readers overwhelmingly oppose moving the fragile Bayeux Tapestry to London, citing irreversible damage risks. Join the debate and share your views.
Hockney: Moving Bayeux Tapestry is 'Madness'
Artist David Hockney launches a last-ditch bid to stop the Bayeux Tapestry's move to London, warning the 1000-year-old artwork is 'too precious to risk'. Read the full story.
1969 Schoolgirl's Letter Makes Eerily Accurate Predictions
A letter penned by an 11-year-old in 1969, predicting video calls and tech advances, is found behind a sofa. Read the astonishing story and see if you recognise the author.
Tate boss Maria Balshaw announces departure after nine years
Maria Balshaw, the first female director of Tate, is resigning this spring. She reflects on a tenure that championed women artists and steered the galleries through the pandemic. Read her full interview.
Iconic 1980s Bronx Dog Walkers Photo by Camilo José Vergara
Explore Camilo José Vergara's powerful 1980s photograph of Bronx dog walkers, a poignant snapshot of community and survival in a neglected New York neighbourhood.
Tehching Hsieh: Extreme Performance Art's 'Master'
Explore the life and radical one-year performances of Tehching Hsieh, the artist Marina Abramović calls 'the master'. From a cage to a rope, his work redefines endurance.
Colin Ford, founding head of Bradford museum, dies aged 91
Colin Ford, the founding head of Bradford's National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, has died aged 91. He was instrumental in saving key photographic works for the nation.
£59.7m in Art & History Saved for UK Public Collections
A Degas pastel, Churchill's desk & a Vanessa Bell painting are among items worth £59.7m allocated to UK museums via tax schemes. Explore the national treasures now saved for the public.
Oldham Owner Seeks Royal Party & Giant Statue After OBE
Frank Rothwell, Oldham Athletic owner, used his OBE ceremony to ask the Prince of Wales for a royal garden party and unveil plans for a 20m 'Oldham embryo' statue to boost the town. Read his ambitious vision.
Nan Goldin's iconic 'Ballad' exhibition in London
Nan Goldin's seminal photography series 'The Ballad of Sexual Dependency' is on show at Gagosian, London. Explore the raw, intimate portraits of 70s and 80s life that remain powerfully relevant today. Visit before 21 March.
A Writer's Rebirth in the Tasmanian Bush
Author Robert Dessaix recounts the transformative moment on a Tasmanian bush block that made him finally feel at home in the Australian landscape. Discover his journey from European longing to local belonging.
Hockney warns Bayeux Tapestry move risks 'irreversible damage'
Artist David Hockney slams plans to loan the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum, warning of 'irreversible damage'. Read his full intervention.
Hockney: Moving Bayeux Tapestry is 'Madness'
Artist David Hockney argues the British Museum's plan to move the fragile, 1000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry is a reckless risk. Read why he says the priceless artefact must stay in France.
Hockney Slams Bayeux Tapestry UK Move as 'Madness'
Artist David Hockney brands plans to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum a 'vanity project' risking 'irreversible damage' to the priceless 11th-century artefact.
Trigger Warning for Lawrence of Arabia Portraits
The National Portrait Gallery has added trigger warnings to images of T.E. Lawrence in Arab robes, citing cultural appropriation concerns. Explore the debate over historical context.
Writers' Week 'cultural vandalism' says ex-director
Former Adelaide Writers' Week director Louise Adler brands festival turmoil 'cultural vandalism' and a governance failure. Plus, author faces charges and Victoria's premier confronted.
US Museums Face Crisis Under Trump Funding Cuts
American museums face an existential threat as federal grants are cancelled and political pressure mounts. A new survey reveals plunging attendance and financial instability ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.
Readers' Best Photographs: Icy Swims and Lupins
Explore a breathtaking collection of Guardian readers' photographs, featuring daring icy swims and stunning lupin fields. Discover the beauty captured by our community.
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