A new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery explores Lucian Freud's artistic process, focusing on his transition from drawing to painting with rare works and insights into his technique.
A delightful stage adaptation of Flora Thompson's classic tales at Watermill Theatre, Newbury, blending nostalgia with vibrant performances and rustic charm.
Two ancient Roman altars discovered near Edinburgh, dating to 140AD, unveil the secretive cult of Mithras. They will debut in a new exhibition, offering fresh insights into frontier soldiers' beliefs.
The stage adaptation of Rachel Joyce's novel, with music by Passenger, blends catchy folk tunes and quirky staging to explore grief and renewal in a feelgood musical.
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Ireland has announced its Basic Income for the Arts scheme will become permanent following a successful pilot, providing financial stability for artists nationwide.
London's iconic Southbank Centre, a prime example of Brutalist architecture, has been granted Grade II listed status, preserving its concrete structures for future generations.
In Bulgaria, priests blessed jars of honey during a religious festival honoring St. Haralambos, the patron saint of beekeepers, as communities pray for bee health amid climate and pesticide threats.
Rising housing and living expenses are driving artists out of New York, threatening the city's cultural vibrancy and creative economy as affordability crises deepen.
A 24-carat gold Tudor Heart pendant, lost for centuries and linked to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, will be permanently displayed at the British Museum after a successful £3.5 million fundraising campaign.
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Danielle Phillips' play Children of the Night brings to life the legendary Karisma nightclub in 1990s Doncaster, exploring teenage exuberance and social forces through working-class eyes.
The Southbank Centre in London, once dubbed Britain's ugliest building, has been granted Grade II listed status after a 35-year campaign, marking a turnaround for brutalist architecture.
Australia Post releases a new stamp collection featuring vibrant illustrations of 512-million-year-old fossils from Kangaroo Island's Emu Bay Shale, created by artist Peter Trusler.
Philippe Gaulier, the master clown who taught generations of performers to embrace the ridiculous, has died at 82. His teachings on playfulness and being alive in the moment influenced stars like Sacha Baron Cohen and Emma Thompson.
The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million to acquire a rare Tudor gold pendant connected to Henry VIII's marriage to Katherine of Aragon, discovered by a metal detectorist in Warwickshire.
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Cambridge University students discovered a Viking-era mass grave near Cambridge, containing dismembered remains of at least 10 individuals, including an extremely tall man with evidence of ancient brain surgery, linked to Saxon-Viking conflicts.
Yolanda del Amo's debut photobook, Archipelago, delves into the tension between closeness and separation in human relationships through staged images from 2004-2014, influenced by theatre and film.
High-profile artist Peter Drew condemns far-right influencer Hugo Lennon for copying his iconic 'Aussie' poster design to feature alleged Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram.
The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million to acquire a rare Tudor Heart gold pendant linked to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, securing it for public display.
David Hockney unveils a new exhibition at Serpentine North gallery featuring portraits of his carers and inner circle, including the man who makes his glasses, alongside still lifes and iPad artworks.
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An exhibition featuring Wallace and Gromit memorabilia opens at Young V&A, showcasing 150 items from Aardman's 50-year history to spark creativity and career interest in animation.
The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million to acquire a rare Tudor gold pendant linked to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, with over 45,000 public donations and major grants securing its future.
The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million to acquire a rare gold pendant linked to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, with plans for a UK tour.
An 80-metre knitted installation at St Macartin's Cathedral in Enniskillen vividly depicts Second World War history through hand-crafted figures, attracting thousands of visitors and supporting local businesses.
Georgina Duncan's play Sapling, set in Troubles-era Belfast, has won the 2025 Women's Prize for Playwriting, beating 1,274 entries. Judges praised its unflinching exploration of trauma and moving narrative.
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Catherine Dyson's play The Last Picture at York Theatre Royal uses an emotional support dog to guide audiences through a Holocaust exhibition, exploring empathy and history.
The Holland Dance festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a bold programme, featuring Nederlands Dans Theater's shadowy Horses and Gauthier Dance's exuberant trampoline Bolero, blending disturbance and delight.
Scientists have reconstructed a life-sized 3D model of Deinosuchus schwimmeri, a 10-metre-long prehistoric crocodile known as a 'dinosaur killer', using high-resolution scans to offer new insights into ancient ecosystems.
Perth Festival 2026 opens with Karla Bidi, a stunning light installation along the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), featuring 11 sculptures and community stories through art projects like A View from the Bridge.
An interactive community art installation in Milan's BAM park during the 2026 Winter Olympics encourages visitors to share thoughts on sport's values through mirrored stakes.
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The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces an uncertain future after Donald Trump's hostile takeover, renaming, and a two-year closure announcement, devastating Washington's cultural scene.
