Sally Tallant Named New Hayward Gallery Director
Sally Tallant, former Liverpool Biennial boss, returns from New York to lead London's Hayward Gallery as Southbank Centre celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Category : Arts
Tate Struggles to Secure Frida Kahlo Paintings for Major Show
Tate Modern curators encounter significant difficulties borrowing key Frida Kahlo works for upcoming exhibition, with Madonna among owners declining to loan valuable paintings amid record auction prices.
Olympic Visitors See Hidden Leonardo Restoration in Milan
During the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, cultural officials grant rare public access to view restoration of a long-concealed Leonardo da Vinci wall painting at Sforza Castle.
Montez Press: Queer Feminist Art Champions Take Global Stage
Montez Press, a radical queer and feminist publisher and radio station, expands globally as its founders warn that rising fascism makes their boundary-pushing work more vital than ever.
Shakespeare's Henry V: A Barometer of Modern Global Chaos
As the RSC revives Henry V, we explore how Shakespeare's history play reflects today's world of instability, fractured alliances, and the haunting threat of war.
Pompeii Graffiti Uncovers Roman Life's Modern Parallels
Archaeologists have discovered 79 previously unseen pieces of 2,000-year-old graffiti in Pompeii's Theatre Corridor, revealing messages about love, sex, and bodily functions that mirror modern pub bathroom scrawls.
Exhibition Redefines Ageing Through Intimate Photography
A groundbreaking exhibition in the Netherlands challenges societal views on ageing through powerful photography, featuring intimate portraits of octogenarians in love triangles and vulnerable moments.
Pip Simmons Theatre Group's European Tours in Photos
A new book by photographer Sheila Burnett documents the experimental Pip Simmons theatre group's radical European touring years, capturing the maverick troupe's avant-garde productions and offstage moments.
Ai Weiwei's First Major Northern Show in Manchester
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.
Record UK Treasure Finds in 2024, Featuring 1066 Coins
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.
Metal Detectorists Drive Record Treasure Finds in UK
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.
Tang Dynasty 'Golden Armour' Reconstructed After 1,200 Years
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.
Portrait of Britain 2026 winners showcase UK diversity
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.
The Glory Pub: A Decade of Drag and London's Queer Scene
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.
Guardian corrects Hilma af Klint and bibimbap sauce errors
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 Dark Winter Exhibition in Margate
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.
Mary Nolan's Overlooked Photos Showcase Boyd Women Artists
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.
Immersive 'Sun' Installation Lights Up Bristol Swimming Pool
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.
Luke Jerram's Sun Artwork Suspended Over Bristol Pool
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.
Bosko the cat who jumped 7ft and healed an artist's grief
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.
Earliest Film of Martin Luther King Jr Discovered
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.
Book Celebrates Golden Age of UK Crisp Packet Design
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.
Fuchsia Dunlop: Britain's Unlikely Sichuan Food Hero
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.
Countryfile's John Craven announces £1.7m calendar fundraiser
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 Dies Aged 93
Colombian artist Beatriz González, whose haunting work memorialised decades of political violence, has died at 93. Her major London retrospective opens next month.
Ex-Pottery Throw Down star Rose Schmits' new career path
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.
Beryl Cook: Major Plymouth Retrospective Reclaims Artist
A major exhibition in Plymouth repositions Beryl Cook as a serious chronicler of social change. Discover the 'radical and joyous' show celebrating her centenary.
Ancient origins of rude hand gesture 'flipping the bird'
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.
Antiques Roadshow: Antarctic Soup Bowls Valued at £7k Pair
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 Reconstructs Family History Severed by Cuban Slavery
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.
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