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London's Natural History Museum wins tax fight to cut rental value to just £1

London’s Natural History Museum has won a landmark legal challenge that reduced its rateable value for business rates from £12.92 million to just £1, marking a significant development for publicly funded cultural institutions across England. The Valuation Tribunal for England ruled that the museum should not be assessed as though…

The Times of India · 54m ago

Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces

This year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme.

Evening Standard · 1h ago

Axed author back on the slate for writers' week

Adelaide Writers' Week returns with Randa Abdel Fattah on the bill, while a Khaled Sabsabi solo show is part of the Adelaide Festival's visual arts program.

AAP · 4h ago

36 Unusual Portraits That Reveal The Surreal World Of Collage By Artist Katy Williamson

Collage offers a powerful way to re-examine the familiar, transforming fragments into dynamic new narratives. In an increasingly digital world, working by hand brings physical depth, tactile texture, and an embrace of imperfection that screen-based art often lacks.That human-centered focus is central to award-winning artist Katy Williamson's work.

Bored Panda · 19h ago

Goldsmiths fine art students call for compensation over record tutor strike

With industrial action over job cuts heading into its 21st week, students at famed London college are unhappy

The Guardian - UK · 23h ago

Artist bought a Giacometti chandelier for £250 in London; decades later, it sold for £2.922 million

A chandelier created by Alberto Giacometti sold for £2.922 million at a Christie's auction in February 2023. Originally purchased for £250 by British artist John Craxton in the 1960s, it remained in his family until his death. The chandelier was commissioned by art patron Peter Watson for the literary magazine…

The Times of India · Oct 26

Meet the pumpkin-carving 'Picasso' celebrating 40 years of Halloween art

When the leaves change color, Mike Valladao becomes ‘Farmer Mike,’ renowned for his skill with a chisel

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Yoshiki Crystal Piano Auction: Star parts with ‘family’ instrument; quake relief hits 50 million yen

Following a catastrophic earthquake in Japan, YOSHIKI, an iconic musician, took swift action by auctioning his stunning crystal piano. The auction, held to support earthquake survivors, garnered an impressive bid exceeding 40 million yen. Just before this, YOSHIKI had generously contributed 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross. His…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Lost Joan Eardley painting found in charity shop after 64 years, selling for £29,500 for research

In an unexpected twist, a stunning landscape painting by Scottish talent Joan Eardley was discovered in an English charity shop. Named Summer Fields, the artwork fetched an impressive £29,500, with proceeds dedicated to funding medical research. After a paper label revealed its authenticity, the piece was returned to Scotland for…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Eugenio Derbez and Pedro Alonso Clash in 'The Trial' but Agree on One Thing: Pan de Muerto - INTERVIEW

Pedro Alonso and Eugenio Derbez discuss their emotionally demanding roles in ViX's El Juicio, the series' moral complexity, Alonso's artistic process and their shared love of pan de muerto.

Latin Times · Oct 25