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British myths and legends inspire beautiful and ferocious new stamp artwork

See how the artist created these miniature representations of myths and legends.

Creative Bloq · Apr 12, 2025

Pope makes another surprise appearance at St. Peter's, greeting restorers of papal tombs

Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who in 1626 consecrated St. Peter’s Basilica, when the convalescing Pope Francis appeared, unannounced, in a wheelchair — his third such surprise appearance in less than a week

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

The Guardian view on William Morris: how the Strawberry Thief took over the world

Editorial: The visionary designer never achieved his dream of art for all in his lifetime. Now his prints are everywhere. He would be thrilled and appalled

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025

“I Fought The Law” Is A Collection Of Photographs Inspired By The Most Obscure Laws In America

Olivia Locher's "I Fought the Law" project is a humorous and thought-provoking series of 50 photographs, each intentionally violating an absurd U.S. state law.

Bored Panda · Apr 10, 2025

Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350 at the National Gallery is a remarkable achievement

I had been looking forward to the National Gallery’s exhibition Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350 for several reasons.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

‘I did it for the experience’: Amoako Boafo, the artist who painted Jeff Bezos’s rocket ship

The Ghanaian’s dazzling work has been blasted into space and inspired a Dior collection. But, ahead of a new show, the ‘future of portraiture’ reveals how he originally wanted to be a tennis player

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Voices: Artworks by disgraced artists like Eric Gill need context, not protective screens

COMMENT: ‘Prospero and Ariel’ – the sculpture by paedophile Eric Gill that adorns the BBC’s Broadcasting House – deserves better than being locked away in an ugly glass box, says Clair Woodward

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

‘Freak pictures’: Ireland’s art revolutionaries who were treated so badly one fled to a nunnery

They were artistic trailblazers, bringing modernism to the then deeply conservative country. But Evie Hone and Mainie Jellett faced huge hostility. Now a thrilling new show is celebrating their brilliance – and determination

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

‘Finally we are being seen as contenders’: delight in India as demand for south Asian art booms

As wealth in India has grown, so has the number of arts patrons championing both India’s 20th century modern masters and the next generation

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025

BBC reinstalls sculpture by paedophile Eric Gill with new protective screen

Broadcaster says it does not condone ‘abusive behaviour’ of its creator after repairs to statue of Ariel and Prospero

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025