The Latest Breaking News on Art

Massive paint job for Salford Quays Millennium bridge

'The bridge needs work to extend its lifespan and prevent more costly work in the future'

Manchester Evening News · May 11, 2023

I don’t want my friend to stay with me but saying no feels mean. What can I do?

What you should do depends on what your reason is, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Not feeling like it might not be a good enough excuse

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Ultimate Norman Foster: into the mind of the architect at Centre Pompidou

Norman Foster exhibition opens at Centre Pompidou in Paris, celebrating the renowned British architect's ground breaking and extensive body of work, while looking into the future

Wallpaper · May 11, 2023

Street artist claims he is behind 'Banksy' piece which sold for £250k

The piece which depicts a rat with a paintbrush was cut out a Liverpool city centre wall back in 2016

Liverpool Echo · May 11, 2023

From boatbuilding to barge painting, traditional British crafts at growing risk

Traditional artisanal skills may be lost for good due to ‘perfect storm’ of economic stresses, says heritage charity

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Blockbuster exhibitions: how France is organising to tackle their mammoth environmental footprint

On the website of the Rijksmuseum, the blockbuster exhibition on Johannes Vermeer (10 February – 4 June 2023) is branded “the largest exhibition ever”. However, visitors’ hopes are soon dashed by a note informing them the show is sold out. “All of Vermeer’s works can still be admired via the online…

The Conversation · May 10, 2023

1,000 days after ‘temporary’ lockout, English Indian Clays yet to reopen

1,000 days after ‘temporary’ lockout, English Indian Clays in Kerala capital yet to reopen

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Street artist claims he created ‘Banksy artwork’ bought for £250,000

Liverpool artist Silent Bill says he stencilled work depicting rat that was auctioned for Channel 4 TV show

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

New look of Temple Bar Square unveiled as work commences

The project will see Temple Bar Street reconstructed with granite footpaths and the traditional Temple Bar cobbled carriageways

Dublin Live · May 10, 2023

‘Do we want to live in a city without any children?’ — the terrifying reality of London’s school closures

Plummeting pupil numbers are pushing inner city schools to the brink of collapse. As young families flee the capital in record numbers, Katie Strick reports on the frightening consequences for education and the economy

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023