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Palestine and marginalised voices at the heart of this year's Edinburgh Art Festival

A FOCUS on Palestine as well as artists who have been historically marginalised will be part of the Edinburgh Arts Festival (EAF) this year.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2

You might buy this art but would you have it inked?

Artist Dan Withey thinks it's "quite weird" anyone would want his artworks inscribed on their skin. But a new exhibition invites people to do just that.

AAP · Aug 1

All 20 BMW Art Cars Are Finally Together In One Place

And the best part: admission to BMW Welt in Munich is completely free.

Motor1 · Aug 1

Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘People forget that invisibility is a superpower,’ and why choosing what not to share is a form of freedom

Banksy's quote highlights privacy as a superpower in today's world. Modern culture increasingly values visibility over personal discretion and control. The artist's anonymity allows their impactful art to speak for itself. This perspective challenges the notion that constant sharing equates to success or validation. Choosing what remains private offers a…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Beguiling beauties, designs to be sat on and giant corn dollies – the week in art

Gwen John’s singular poetic world, Enid Marx’s signature designs for the London Underground and the rural gothic of LR Vandy – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso: "When I was as old as these children, I could draw like Raphael, but it took me a lifetime to learn to…" - a profound lesson on creativity, simplicity and rediscovering the fearless artist within

Pablo Picasso admired children's uninhibited artistic expression and their natural imagination. He believed true mastery combined technical skill with this fearless approach. Older artists often lose this freedom due to fear of judgment and criticism. Picasso's journey shows simplicity achieved through experience is a higher achievement. Rediscovering this childlike curiosity…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Luke Littler honoured with huge hometown mural – but his nan spots it first

Littler was back in his hometown of Warrington to see the mural for himself

The Independent UK · Jul 30

‘We have to become warriors’: the fight to save the world’s only women’s sculpture park

With most monuments in London made by men, Claire Mander envisaged the Artist’s Garden as a way to redress the balance. Now, she says, it could be turned into a generic space for VIP events and cocktails

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

How artists can get the most out of creative communities

Lois van Baarle, Anna Hollinrake, André Luis and Valia Zhuk discuss the benefits of interacting with fellow creatives.

Creative Bloq · Jul 30

Archibald prize 2026: portrait of Jewish leader after Bondi terror attack wins people’s choice award

Artist Michael Zavros says he was inspired by a deep respect for Alex Ryvchin’s leadership, as well as an uncanny likeness between the two men

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30