The Latest Breaking News on Art

Activists Protest Jeff Bezos at 2026 Met Gala with Symbolic 'Urine' Bottles

Activists protested the 2026 Met Gala with urine bottles outside, criticising wealth inequality and corporate power, sparking a debate about the luxury event.

International Business Times UK · May 5

‘It’s a special tree’: campaign to save mother of beloved bramley apple for nation

Appeal launched to buy Nottinghamshire cottage, where tree was planted in 19th century, and turn it into heritage centre

The Guardian - UK · May 5

‘I paint the kind of people I’m attracted to’: Hernan Bas on hiding from the world in Venice

The Cuban-American artist likes to paint pretty young white men – inspired by his fascination with Holden Caulfield. So why do his portraits have a sinister edge?

The Guardian - UK · May 5

Florida Artist Turned $8 Postcards Into $18,300-A-Month Business Mailing 'Architecture' — Joins Gen Z Snail Mail Wave

Gen Z creators are capitalizing on the nostalgia of snail mail, earning significant profits through subscription services that offer unique, hand-crafted content.

International Business Times UK · May 4

‘Of course I accepted!’ Angel Otero on Bad Bunny – and bringing some Puerto Rican flair to Somerset

The artist’s dreamlike paintings, inspired by his childhood home, led to an invitation from a global icon. Now he’s opening a casita in Bruton. What will the locals think?

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Anish Kapoor says US’s ‘politics of hate’ should exclude it from Venice Biennale

Artist commends jury for resigning over inclusion of Russia and Israel but says reasoning should have also included US

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Rose Finn-Kelcey review – flying puns, smart pranks and prayers for 20p

An overdue celebration in her home town of this funny, direct, critical, satirical conceptualist shows her spiky social commentary is as fresh and relevant as ever

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Sketches of Spain at arms: Sim, the anarchist illustrator who drew the civil war from the frontline

His powerful sketches of street battles and wearied soldiers brought the conflict to the world. A new show in Barcelona celebrates his contribution

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Mummy, is this a video game? The dangers of showing kids art on a screen

The rise of multisensory installations like Frameless are an inspiring way for children to interact with art – but do they risk making the real thing seem less exciting?

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Next stop – infinity! My transcendental experience on Japan’s ‘art island’ guided by its master Lee Ufan

Is this the ultimate location for contemplative art? Our writer travels to the legendary island of Naoshima – and meets the great creator of its most spellbinding works. Will he step through the arch and find nirvana?

The Guardian - UK · May 4