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Gloomy depiction of veteran trauma earns art honour

Sydney artist Andrew Tomkins has won the 2023 Gallipoli Art Prize for his work Ray's Room, a depiction of his veteran uncle's refuge from the trauma of war.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Chicago Architecture Biennial’s return will be a chance to show the world our city’s better side

The state is providing a $500,000 financial boost, and the event this fall couldn’t come at a better time to showcase our city’s world-class architecture and design — not just our problems with crime and violence.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023

Forensic detail

A law enforcement agency may not be a very friendly workplace for LGBTI people. Indeed as an LGBTI person himself, Pol Lt Col Mongolrak Jutanont feels that he is an outcast within the force, despite being treated normally, although perhaps that’s because his father also works there.

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2023

UK imposes sanctions on art collector accused of financing Hezbollah

Nazem Ahmad, who has owned works by Picasso and Warhol, suspected of laundering money for militant group

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

'After years of hiding behind a mask, I can finally be who I am'

Alexandre Rezende Da Silva said since moving to the UK he feels he can be more himself

Liverpool Echo · Apr 18, 2023

'Art in schools is just box ticking - I want to give something back'

Angela Lock is hoping her new cafe club will encourage creativity

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2023

Calligraphers put finishing touches on invitations to 'The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla'

The names of recipients are being added

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023

Calligraphers hand-finish personalised invitations to King’s coronation

A small team of calligraphers are using traditional italic dip pens and bespoke mixed inks to write in the names of the 2,000 recipients.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Ancient monument older than Egyptian pyramids sat on UK council estate

A stone surrounded by cheap railings to keep away vandals on an Edinburgh housing estate is actually an ancient monument older than the pyramids of Egypt, built around 4,000 years ago

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Sick of Myself review – like-chasing narcissist is focus of online fame horror-satire

A strong lead performance can’t save this unsubtle Norwegian film about a woman who goes too far in chasing social media clout

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023