The Latest Breaking News on Art

Renowned British artist’s paintings on display for only fifth time in 250 years

The two paintings add to the Derby museum’s collection of Joseph Wright’s work, the largest in the world.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

OPINION - The London Question: Have all London’s characters been driven out of town?

Growing closures of clubs, small shops and pubs heralds an identikit city

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

‘Well over 1,000’ items worth ‘millions’ stolen from British Museum – report

The museum has not detailed what is missing from the collection.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Murderers like Lucy Letby and Harold Shipman may be attracted by caring roles

Letters: Dr Chris Clough and David Canter on people with psychopathic traits

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

Until Death review – brief encounters with mortality and Marilyn Merlot

Nalini Sharma makes an engaging fringe debut, using clowning skills and audience participation in a show inspired by her hospital stay

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

What was allegedly stolen from the British Museum? George Osborne calls thefts an 'inside job'

Mark Jones, the museum’s interim director, has said security at the museum will be improved

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023

Three London men convicted after £2m Ming Dynasty vase stolen from museum

Undercover police posed as buyers during a meeting at a central London hotel

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023

Power to the people! Film, music, books and more about collective action

From a vast anti-war statement by Pablo Picasso to a powerful treatise on section 28, our critics showcase culture that reminds us what we can achieve when we come together

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

Why the Coastal Culture Trail should be your next UK weekend break

Combining a seaside jaunt with must-see artsy attractions in East Sussex makes for an idyllic domestic break, finds Sam Murray

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Monday briefing: Are the vanished British Museum relics the tip of the iceberg?

In today’s newsletter: As police in the UK launch an investigation into what happened to missing artefacts, an art detective explains why such thefts are so difficult to prevent

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023