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Artist behind portrait of late Queen unveils painting of coronation procession

Dan Llywelyn Hall painted a portrait of the Queen in 2013, becoming the 133rd artist to do so.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Five things to see and do at London Craft Week 2023

Discover the must-sees from London Craft Week 2023

Wallpaper · May 9, 2023

BBC Antiques Roadshow expert amazed by 'rarest ever' stamps worth 'multiples of millions'

Picture specialist Frances Christie said the Penny Black stamps were among the 'most valuable' items ever featured on the roadshow

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2023

Sarah Burns’ furniture at Marta LA is inspired by traditional American craft

Sarah Burns’ solo exhibition at Marta LA features a series of furniture designs informed by her childhood in the Midwest, drawing from traditional American materials and craft

Wallpaper · May 9, 2023

Dublin artist creates striking depiction of Charlie Bird's life on elephant canvas

Caricaturist Niall O'Loughlin invited Charlie down to his studio to give feedback on the artwork, which was created for the 'Elephant in the Room' mental health project

Dublin Live · May 9, 2023

Mexico City’s mural movement, now a century old, is marked with a major exhibition

Between 1922 and 1923, the walls of Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso became the canvases for the emerging movement led by Fermín Revueltas, Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, among others.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2023

'I fell in love with a man I was tattooing - I don't care that he's almost twice my age'

Alexandra Cornish, 24, fell for Andrew Chan, 46, when he was travelling in Sydney in February 2022 and she wasn't going to let their ages stand in the way

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023

ITV Britain's Got Talent star creates incredible portrait of King Charles out of Marmite and toast

The newly crowned king is apparently a big fan of the famous yeast extract spread

Manchester Evening News · May 8, 2023

Controversial painting by Swiss artist vandalised at Paris museum

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday condemned an "act of vandalism" after a controversial painting by Swiss artist Miriam Cahn, on display at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, was doused with spray paint on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2023

King Charles ignited a battle of styles in architecture - is it time for a truce?

The monarch loves traditional buildings and hates a lot of modern design. In this long-running battle, is there any middle ground?

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023