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Black Venus review – female bodies reclaimed in spectacular style

Reflecting on the shocking representation of the ‘Hottentot Venus’ in the 19th century, 18 artists refocus the othering of Black women

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Nick Hornby: ‘Tearing down problematic sculptures is not the answer’

The British artist is in the midst of unveiling three public commissions in London this summer. He tells Joe Bromley why we need new sculptures in the streets, and his radical plan for dealing with the controversial pieces already in existence

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

Pictures of the week: Djokovic, doctors and the Great Yorkshire Show

The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

German director of Florence's Accademia Gallery who fought for David's image worries for job

The German director of Florence’s Accademia Gallery has succeeded in drawing visitors’ attention to masterpieces beyond Michelangelo’s towering David, while winning landmark court cases to protect the marble masterpiece’s familiar image against misuse

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

National Galleries of Scotland extension to open in September

The £38.6 million extension was part-funded by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Under cover: the artist adding queerness to early American advertising

In a New York exhibition, the striking work of commercial artist JC Leyendecker shows homoerotism in early 20th-century adverts

The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2023

Meet the YLAs — the new young London artists

If there’s one thing that keeps the capital buzzing, it’s young artists — and the current crop of creatives, curators, photographers and gallerists are the most exciting in years. Joe Bromley meets them

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023

How to Paint with a 3D Printer Using HueForge

Using the HueForge software, you can print multi-color works of 3D printed art.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 17, 2023

Family travel 5: Hit the streets for street art

Street art has become an intrinsic part of the cultural fabric of our modern communities. Curious travelers and budding artists can be inspired by the secret stashes of murals and other art in cities around the world.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023

After the floods, the future looks bright: truck art in Pakistan – a photo essay

Ali Salman Anchan and his team of artists travelled to meet some of the people affected by last year’s devastating monsoon rains in Sindh province. They set to work covering an aid truck with vibrant images to share people’s stories of resilience and recovery

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023