Christmas Culture Guide 2024: UK Events & Shows
Discover the ultimate guide to UK Christmas culture with theatre shows, film releases, music concerts and art exhibitions across Britain. Plan your festive season now!
Category : Arts
Stephen Collins' BBC Festive Self-Flagellation Cartoon
Acclaimed cartoonist Stephen Collins delivers biting seasonal satire with his latest Guardian cartoon depicting BBC's festive self-criticism. Discover the artist's sharp commentary on corporate culture.
AP's Top Photos of the Week: 21-27 Nov 2025
Explore AP's compelling weekly photo gallery, curated by Anita Baca. Witness the world's top visual stories from 21-27 November 2025. Follow AP's visual journalism.
Award-Winning Press Photos Document World Events
Explore today's most powerful press photographs capturing pivotal global moments. Witness world events through the lenses of award-winning photojournalists.
Global Photos: Hong Kong Fire to Windsor Castle Christmas
A visual journey across continents: Hong Kong fire tragedy, Windsor Castle's festive preparations, Renaissance art at Christie's, and global weather extremes. Explore today's compelling images.
Courtauld's £82m 'once-in-a-generation' campus revamp
London's Courtauld Institute unveils £82m campus redevelopment at Somerset House, reuniting gallery and teaching spaces in major architectural transformation. Discover the vision.
Moon City: Limited Edition Art Prints by Mimi Mollica
Acquire a signed, limited edition fine art print from Mimi Mollica's acclaimed Moon City series. This poetic meditation on London's skyline ends 8 December. Buy now.
Photographer Revisits Route 1 70 Years Later
Anastasia Samoylova retraces a 1954 photographic journey up America's Atlantic Coast, uncovering a nation grappling with its history and identity. Discover the powerful images.
Paula Rego Art Inspires The Pillowman Revival
Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman returns with Paula Rego's haunting art as inspiration. Discover how her paintings transform this dark theatrical masterpiece.
Hidden poem discovered in second-hand sofa
A couple deep cleaning their second-hand sofa discovered a mysterious Vietnamese love poem hidden inside, sparking a global Reddit translation effort.
APS Photojournalists Reveal World Through Vertical Lens
Discover the breathtaking winning images from the Association of Photographers awards that showcase our world through a revolutionary vertical perspective. See photography redefined!
Unknown Renoir painting fetches €1.8m in Paris
A previously unknown Renoir painting, 'L'enfant et ses jouets', depicting the artist's son, sold for €1.8m at a Paris auction. Discover the story behind this masterpiece.
Masquerade Treasure Hunt Golden Hare for Auction
The legendary jewel from Kit Williams' 1979 Masquerade treasure hunt is set for auction. Discover the story behind the golden hare with a £20k estimate. Read more.
Golden Hare from 1979 Treasure Hunt for Auction
The legendary Masquerade Hare, a jewel that sparked a national treasure hunt in 1979, is set for auction with a £15,000-£20,000 estimate. Discover its fascinating story.
New Royal Opera House Curtains to Honour the King
The Royal Opera House commissions new mohair velour stage curtains featuring King Charles's cipher. A symbol of royal patronage, they will be unveiled in May 2025. Discover the artistry behind this renewal.
Tala Madani's AI Art Exhibition Confronts Sexism
Iranian-American artist Tala Madani uses AI-generated robot children to challenge societal expectations of women in her powerful London exhibition at Pilar Corrias until 17 January.
Caravaggio's Victorious Cupid Reveals Model's Identity
Caravaggio's masterpiece Victorious Cupid arrives at London's Wallace Collection, revealing the story of the artist's mysterious model Cecco and their controversial relationship in 17th century Rome.
Garage-find Renaissance painting sells for £685k
A lost Renaissance painting of the Madonna and Child, discovered in an Oxfordshire garage, has sold for a record £685,000. Discover the story behind this art world sensation.
Miles Burrows' Poem Confronts Ageing Attitudes
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful new poem 'Missing You' from his collection Slow Puncture, which satirises Western society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
Turner vs Constable: Tate's Epic Artistic Showdown
Tate exhibition pits British art giants Turner and Constable in thrilling confrontation. Must-see show runs until 12 April 2026. Book tickets now.
Edith Pritchett's Venn Diagrams Decode Modern Life
Explore Edith Pritchett's brilliant Venn diagrams that capture the absurdities of contemporary British life, from fashion dilemmas to political contradictions. Discover your place in these witty illustrations.
Royal Photographic Society 2025 Award Winners Announced
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Royal Photographic Society 2025 awards, featuring Susan Derges' remarkable work and other photographic masterpieces.
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.
Elizabeth I's Bows: The Original Alpha Power Move
Discover how Queen Elizabeth I's iconic Armada portrait, adorned with symbolic bows, prefigured today's fashion statements. A fascinating look at Tudor power dressing.
AI Christmas mural removed after backlash
An AI-generated festive mural in Kingston upon Thames, dubbed a 'Lovecraftian horror', has been removed following public outcry and online ridicule. Discover the full story.
Turner winner Tony Cragg on selfies, Brexit & new London show
Turner Prize-winning sculptor Tony Cragg discusses his new London exhibition, surprising views on gallery selfies, Brexit disappointment, and why art makes life 'more livable'. See his work at Lisson Gallery.
Caravaggio's Cupid in London: Free Exhibition Opens
Caravaggio's masterpiece arrives in UK as part of major art week featuring Bridget Riley, Turner vs Constable, and Frida Kahlo record sale. Discover must-see exhibitions.
Stephen Collins' Festive Satire Cartoon Analysis
Explore Stephen Collins' brilliant festive satire cartoon depicting Jesus and Santa Claus in a humorous confrontation. Discover the social commentary behind this seasonal gem.
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