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L.S Lowry sketch of Sunderland's Penshaw Monument expected to fetch up to £30,000 at auction

The pencil sketch, titled 'Penshaw Monument' by renowned artist, L.S. Lowry, will go up for auction in Newcastle in March

Chronicle Live · Jan 24, 2023

John Akomfrah to represent Britain at Venice Biennale

The artist known for exploring racial injustice, migration and climate crisis in his films and multiscreen installations will fill the British pavilion next year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Who made this mysterious artwork on a plateau overlooking Las Vegas?

LOS ANGELES — Atop a rocky plateau overlooking Las Vegas lies a mysterious work of art.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

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Islamic Arts Biennale Transforms Hajj Terminal into Museum

A wide audience of art fans from around the world attended the first-of-its-kind Islamic Arts Biennale, which launched on Sunday, at the Hajj Terminal of the King Khalid International Airport, Jeddah. Under the theme “Awwal Bait” (First House), the exhibition is aimed at celebrating the Islamic civilization with an artistic…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Britain treasures the Parthenon marbles, but consider this: returned to Greece, could they be more valuable?

Politicians fear that handing back disputed items would asset-strip the British soul. The truth is, it might enrich us, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

A meeting of past and present

As time goes by, the past fades into oblivion. Like other artists, Tawatchai Somkong combs through piles of dusty history and finds something invaluable. He often visits antique shops when travelling abroad. Century-old sepia paintings are used for lavish adornment, and some are high-quality for museum display. In 2014, he…

Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2023

Ancient Egyptian limestone relief of female musicians at risk of leaving UK

The artwork is thought to have been created between 1351 and 1334 BC.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

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Tracey Emin and Antony Gormley works on offer in Royal Academy’s Ukraine charity auction

Pieces by Tracey Emin and Antony Gormley are among the works being bid on

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Former Falkirk Provost is named personality of the year by arts group

Sky Arts Portrait Artist winner is also celebrated by Falkirk Arts Network

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

The surreal mural commemorating Robert Burns set in a Scottish seaside town

Located in the East Lothian town of Prestonpans is a unique structure built to celebrate Scotland's most beloved poet featuring a mural inspired by one of his best-known works.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

Record-breaking brothers launch art exhibition to support charity

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean broke records by rowing the Atlantic Ocean in just 35 days.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Keep calm – and keep hands off the art

The urban art landscape in Thailand was marred earlier this month when a popular contemporary installation of a white buffalo called Kwai Calm was broken by a drunk British tourist who attempted to climb atop the sculpture, which stands in front of Samyan Mitrtown.

Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2023

Artwork rescued from Ukraine war displayed in Paris

‘The Facets of Freedom’ exhibition at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Paris is an ode to liberty consisting of works evacuated to France from Ukraine in extremis following the Russian invasion.

France 24 · Jan 22, 2023

Spain and the Hispanic World review – a New York treasure trove takes a trip

The pick of Manhattan’s Hispanic Society Museum & Library, including masterpieces by Goya, El Greco and Velázquez, have been loaned to the UK for an unmissable show

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023

Glasgow Print Studio's Kelvingrove exhibition shows all its delicious variety

The Love of Print exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow reviewed

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2023

Ali Banisadr on Art, History and Freedom

In his most recent exhibition, the Iranian American artist, Ali Banisadr, chose a title that has many layers: ‘Return to Mother,’ which is a translation of the old Sumerian word, ‘Ama-gi’. The artist speaks to me over Zoom from his studio in Brooklyn. He talks about the exhibition, and what…

Dublin Live · Jan 21, 2023

The Spire celebrates 20 years on Dublin's skyline

The statue, which has divided public opinion for decades, towers 120 metres above the ground and is now a key attraction for tourists visiting Dublin

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2023

What price paradise? How a Mallorcan artists’ haven became ‘a ghost town’

Residents say Deià was once a thriving village community – before the millionaires and billionaires moved in

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2023

Scottish art society prepares for exhibition under new president

Scotland’s first major art exhibition of 2023 will debut this weekend.

Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2023

Community activist exhibition opens in Liverpool

Ean Flanders decided to set up the exhibition when he “rarely saw people who looked like me in the heart of the city"

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

Why are those eyeballs floating? That and more about Logan Square mural near Kennedy Expressway

But the painting, completed in October by San Diego artist Chloe Becky on the side of a townhome, ultimately is about the importance of nature.

Nottingham Post · Jan 20, 2023

Light Night Nottingham 2023: Dates, times and what's planned

One of the sculptures will feature over 14,000 LED lights

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023

I’m sorry, dear Greeks, but the Elgin Marbles simply must stay here

Yesterday I made my way in the crisp morning sunshine to the British Museum to gaze at the utter magnificence of the Elgin Marbles, the future of which have become a thorny topic again. In December we heard it was likely they were returning to Greece, this week they are…

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

Historic Hispanic masterpieces, freaky ceramics and London’s bloody rites – the week in art

A treasure trove of Spanish art is revealed, Antoni Tàpies’ raw modernism is on display and Aphra Shemza reboots the work of her grandfather

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023

Scramble to save London’s place in the art world after Brexit

Paris will soon replace London as the art capital of Europe, warns art fair founder

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