Discover the witty pavement plaques in Newcastle's Grainger Town, honouring fictitious local heroes and everyday moments. Read about this unique public art project and other sharp letters from Guardian readers.
Decades after her death, British artist Marlow Moss is finally receiving recognition for her pioneering abstract work and her profound influence on the legendary Piet Mondrian. Discover her remarkable story.
The Adelaide Festival faces collapse as Jacinda Ardern and over 70 writers boycott over the axing of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Discover the fallout.
At 80, Sean Scully's new Paris exhibition reveals how childhood trauma and loss fuel his powerful abstract art. Discover the story behind the rectangles and colour.
A new exhibition at the British Museum reveals the complex cultural diplomacy between Hawaii and Britain after Captain Cook's death, featuring stunning feathered artefacts.
John Craven announces the Countryfile 2026 calendar has raised an incredible £1.7m for BBC Children in Need. The photography competition remains a national favourite.
Veteran presenter John Craven stunned viewers by announcing the Countryfile 2026 calendar has raised a staggering £1.7m for BBC Children in Need. Get the full story.
Alyssa Moore and Jacob Randell's circus love story began in secret under a Parisian bridge. Discover how their tour romance led to a life partnership, now on stage in Melbourne.
In a digital age, sending a postcard remains a powerful act of connection. Discover why this tangible gesture of thoughtfulness is making a meaningful comeback.
As Received Pronunciation fades, a debate rages: is the loss of 'plummy' English voices a blow to cultural heritage or a step towards eradicating snobbery? Watch the full video analysis.
The Washington National Opera is leaving its Kennedy Centre home after 50+ years, citing financial strain and a clash with the venue's new Trump-era leadership model. Read the full story.
The Washington National Opera is severing ties with the Trump Kennedy Centre, citing a 'financially challenging relationship' in the latest fallout since Donald Trump's involvement. Discover the full story.
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre, citing a Trump 'takeover', a 40% drop in ticket sales, and shattered donor confidence. Read the full story.
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre after a collapse in revenue and donor confidence following Donald Trump's self-appointment as chair. Read the full story.
Art critic claims to have solved the enigma of the nude Mona Lisa in the Hermitage, tracing its origins to Leonardo's Roman studio and Raphael's influence. Discover the evidence.
A Belgian art dealer's hunch pays off as a painting bought online for under €100,000 is identified as a genuine Peter Paul Rubens study, revealing a hidden portrait beneath the surface.
Explore the 'Fungi: Anarchist Designers' exhibition in Rotterdam, a riveting journey into fungal power, from zombie-making spores to atomic bomb survivors. Discover why we cannot ignore them.
Explore the dark, fascinating world of fungi at Rotterdam's Nieuwe Instituut. This exhibition reveals their terrifying power to poison, control minds, and survive atomic bombs. A must-see journey into ecological interdependence.
Celebrating 75 years since Harry Griffin's first Guardian Country Diary. Explore the life and work of the Lake District's most enduring diarist, who wrote for over half a century.
San Francisco's controversial Vaillancourt Fountain faces a public vote on its demolition. Skateboarders defend it as a global landmark, while city officials cite a $29 million repair bill. Read the full story.
Plan your cultural year with our guide to 2026's major UK exhibitions, featuring Hockney, Kahlo, Schiaparelli, and more. Book your tickets now for a thought-provoking journey.
A controversial painting depicting a nude Mata Hari in a 'Last Supper' composition has been withdrawn from a major Indian art exhibition following outcry from Christian groups. Explore the clash between artistic freedom and religious sentiment.
Scientists may have recovered Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from a 16th-century drawing using a novel, non-invasive technique. Discover the breakthrough and its implications for art history.
Explore the world through a new lens with AP's stunning vertical photography collection. See how top photojournalists capture powerful stories in portrait format. View the gallery now.
Explore six powerful photographs by women from the global south, capturing art, identity, and resilience in everyday life from India to Cuba. See the full gallery.
A near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet, one of only three known in Britain, has been unearthed in a 'remarkable' hoard in West Norfolk. Discover the details of this historic find.
Archaeologists have unearthed a complete Iron Age carnyx, a bronze war trumpet, in Norfolk. The find, potentially linked to Boudicca's Iceni tribe, is the most complete example ever discovered worldwide.
Celebrated artist, writer and fashion editor Molly Parkin has died at 93. We look back at her extraordinary life of creativity, famed hedonism, and remarkable resilience.
A 'hugely significant' collection of 2,000-year-old Iron Age artefacts, including a near-complete Celtic battle trumpet, has been discovered in West Norfolk, reshaping our understanding of ancient British culture. Read the full story.
A routine excavation in Norfolk has uncovered a 'remarkable' hoard of Iron Age artefacts, including a near-complete Celtic battle trumpet. Discover the story behind this hugely significant find.