Nicola Fisher obituary Other lives: Furniture gilder who restored many fine 18th-century works The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
London art gallery linked to Princess Eugenie cleared of breaching Russia sanctions Hauser & Wirth has a showroom in Savile Row, Mayfair, and locations in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris Evening Standard · Jul 9
"I saw the sun through the windows and knew it was where I wanted to work" – tattoo artist Mark Worst on creating his ideal studio in an art loft This artist found a light, open space in LA. Creative Bloq · Jul 9
David Hockney’s immersive exhibition returns for one night only: ‘It’s a beautiful reflection of who he was’ A special one-off screening of Lightroom’s ‘Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)’ will raise funds for charity on what would have been the artist’s 89th birthday The Independent UK · Jul 9
Princess Eugenie’s gallery cleared of breaching Russian sanctions over sale of artwork The sanctions barred the export of luxury goods to Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 9
Secrecy surrounds Bayeux Tapestry's imminent Channel crossing Under cover of darkness and heavy police guard, the Bayeux Tapestry – a 68-metre embroidered chronicle of the Norman conquest of England, stitched in wool not long after the events it depicts – is set to cross the Channel within days, the official overseeing its move to London has revealed. Radio France Internationale · Jul 9
‘A lot of art in Ireland was made by one type of man’: Richard Malone on taking his colourful fabric creations to the EU Council As his bold yet delicate sculptures fill the glass buildings of Brussels for Ireland’s turn at the EU presidency, the Wexford artist discusses working with Björk, his decorator father – and one noisy horse The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Team for now, not a squad for later – Spurs are spending big but what is it for? Tottenham’s strategies have changed over the years and this summer’s transfer splurge marks a sharp turn away from the Levy years The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Museum floor covered in 800 pounds of peanut butter in sticky tribute to artist That is roughly 15,000 sandwiches worth The Independent UK · Jul 9
Forget tradition, these are the masters of modern art Masterpieces from a major US collection will go on display in Australia for the first time, with paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Renoir. AAP · Jul 9
MrKreme's Furryways makes a stop at Siam Paragon It's time to explore the whimsical universe of furry monsters and become part of the journey during "MrKreme: The Furryways Asia Tour", which makes its first stop at Parc Paragon of Siam Paragon, until July 19, before it will go to major cities across Asia. Bangkok Post · Jul 8
Coconut cream nails are the latest milky look to rival classic brights this summer If you're not a fan of statement hues and instead want a manicure that complements all your summery outfits, coconut cream is the shade to request. Woman & Home · Jul 8
‘I dealt with death, bankruptcy and HIV in three months’: Andreas Angelidakis on his radical, RuPaul-influenced art installation Spliff in hand, the Greek artist and architect explains how his Venice pavilion was inspired by Picasso’s Guernica, Charlie Kirk’s widow … and a hatred of pavilions The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Bed rot, doomscrolling and a single goldfish: the Melbourne art show blowing loneliness open Featuring Lucy Liu, Polly Borland and a hand-woven tapestry packed with memes, Acca’s latest exhibition is a tragicomedy for the restlessly online The Guardian - AU · Jul 8
The Times of India · Jul 8 Archaeologists discover rare 1,700-year-old Roman marble busts buried near an ancient winepress in Israel Across the landscapes of the eastern Mediterranean, traces of Roman life continue to surface in unexpected places. A fragment of wall, a forgotten road, a buried coin hoard- each discovery adds another small piece to a much larger story. Occasionally, though, archaeologists uncover objects that seem strangely out of place,…
France 24 · Jul 8 Bayeux Tapestry to make secret overnight journey to London for landmark exhibition The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will arrive in London in the coming days in a discreet overnight operation under police protection ahead of its first-ever exhibition in Britain, the UK envoy overseeing the transfer said. The 68-metre-long masterpiece, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, will go on display…
Evening Standard · Jul 7 Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery undergoes once-in-a-generation revamp The number of masterpieces on display has almost doubled to 120 and the walls have been transformed into a vivid emerald green.
Bangkok Post · Jul 7 Bangkok Art Biennale announces new round of participating artists Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 has announced the second group of participating artists for its fifth edition, taking place from Oct 29 to Feb 28 next year under the theme "Angels & Mara".
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7 Ushida Findlay review: the mighty culture clash that gave us the dazzling Soft and Hairy House When Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida joined forces, a sensual kind of architecture was born, resulting in a hairy blue pod in Tokyo and a starfish beach palace in Qatar
France 24 · Jul 6 Frenchman convicted in missing body case confesses to killing his wife, lawyer says Cédric Jubillar, a painter and plasterer who was sentenced last October for killing his wife Delphine, has finally confessed to the murder from his prison cell, his lawyer said Monday. The 38-year-old said he was ready to tell investigators the location of his wife's body, which was never found.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6 ‘Charged with horror and anguish’: Arthur Boyd’s nightmarish Nebuchadnezzar series opens in major new Bundanon show Not for the faint-hearted, this is the first large-scale presentation of the Australian artist’s anti-Vietnam war, hallucinatory works since the late 60s
International Business Times UK · Jul 6 Brazen Bandits Strike Again: €4 Million Jewellery Stolen in French Museum After Louvre Raid The Lalique Museum in France was burgled, with thieves stealing jewellery worth nearly €4 million. The incident raises security concerns following a similar heist at the Louvre.
Creative Bloq · Jul 6 How background artists define the tone of movies and games before the action even starts Five artists reveal the skills and techniques involved in an often underappreciated creative field.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5 Beth McKillop obituary Museum curator and scholar with a special focus on Korean art
The National (Scotland) · Jul 5 Former CCA building could become new 'artistic hub' under renewal plan The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) building at 350 Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow – which closed its doors to the public in January – is the…