The Latest Breaking News on Art

Meet the experimental artist for whom mistakes can be magical

Stepping inside Tal Waldman's cosy studio in the northern suburbs of Paris, the hustle and bustle of suburban life suddenly disappears. Nature and experimentation are an endless source of inspiration for the artist, who says mistakes can make the most magical pieces of art.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2023

Turner prize 2023 – and the winner should be…

In an exemplary showcase of this year’s four Turner prize contenders, Barbara Walker’s devastatingly direct Windrush scandal portraits and Jesse Darling’s antic take on broken Britain lead the field

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023

Marina Abramović says she was ‘completely deprived’ of happiness during ‘violent’ childhood

The artist said her parents would ‘sleep with pistols next their bed’

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

‘I fret about the years that lie ahead’: the unique caring burden of single childless daughters

A ‘highly naturalised’ assumption within many families about who will care for ageing parents can be a vexed issue for the daughters left carrying the load

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2023

Thrissur village to host the 8th edition of Ni Fest

Ni Fest 8, a five-day camp and village art festival, will be held in Thrissur's sleepy village of Wadakkanchery. 20 artists from across India will join renowned artist Sujith S.N. to create artworks in and around the hamlet. Local artists will also join in, transforming the village into a huge…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Knoll classics become unique works of art in the hands of Noel Mercado

Chicago artist Noel Mercado transforms three Knoll classics into one-off works of art using discarded car parts

Wallpaper · Dec 2, 2023

David Hockney lights up London’s Battersea Power Station with colourful new Christmas tree installation

Renowned British artist wanted to decorate the iconic venue in a way that would ‘bring joy and hope to Londoners’

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

What visitors to the British Museum think should happen to the Elgin marbles

A diplomatic row erupted after Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with the Greek prime minister who wanted to discuss the statues

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

Pierre Yovanovitch opens a home in New York

The Pierre Yovanovitch New York gallery is a 10,000-square-foot space within a penthouse in Chelsea, bringing a taste of Paris to the city

Wallpaper · Dec 2, 2023

French First Lady Brigitte Macron and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands matched in dazzling white gowns at art exhibit

On 28 November, Brigitte Macron and Queen Maxima stood together, showing off their matching white gowns

Woman & Home · Dec 1, 2023