Big Swoop is back home and looking pretty fly The big fella is looking lovely and well-rested The Canberra Times · Dec 2, 2022
‘The original art galleries’: protecting New Zealand’s hidden Māori rock art Few know of the drawings scattered across Aotearoa, some of them dating from first arrival of humans, but iwi and scientists are working to change that The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022
Scotland Office refuse to disclose grafitti damage costs at Edinburgh HQ Just Stop Oil activists threw red paint over the plush glass-fronted flagship Edinburgh office earlier this year The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022
Crowds to explore new AGNSW building The new Art Gallery of NSW building, part of the Sydney Modern project, has officially open with thousands expected to visit. AAP · Dec 2, 2022
‘Twilight Zone’ and the pandemic inspired artist Kaitlyn Beiriger’s South Loop mural The artist watched reruns of the black-and-white sci-fi TV series to pass time amid COVID shutdowns. That led to her mural ‘Time Piece’ at 1014 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2022
Banksy mural reportedly 'stolen' from war-torn Ukrainian town Reports suggest that those who took it have been caught Bristol Post · Dec 2, 2022
What David Hockney's new exhibition can teach us about finding beauty and joy this winter David Hockney’s new exhibition finds beauty in the most local of places: the home. His new series, 20 Flowers and Some Bigger Pictures, is about the pleasure of looking intensely at what is in front of us. The Conversation · Dec 2, 2022
Art dealer not negligent over sale of aristocratic family painting, judge rules Trustees of the Wemyss Heirlooms Trust sought millions of pounds in damages in a claim against the dealer. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
‘It was a huge relief that she liked it’: a first-time art buyer’s maiden painting In our series on artworks in Australian homes, Brad Gordon-Smith shows the calming painting he was once nervous about displaying The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022
Rare ivory casket adorned with medieval romantic scenes at risk of leaving UK A temporary export ban has been placed on the casket to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire it for their collection. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Art Basel: ATM at culture fair displays users’ bank balances on a leaderboard Current ‘highest scorer’ on leaderboard has a bank balance of $2.9m (£2.44m) The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Neon wonders, sex scandals and the horror of modernism – the week in art Light relief from the 24 Hour Psycho creator, York becomes sin city, and the dark heart of modernist architecture is exposed The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022
Dun Laoghaire's baths set to reopen next week after major restoration work The famous baths were left in a derelict state for more than 20 years Dublin Live · Dec 2, 2022
One of Joan Eardley’s last paintings to go under the hammer The Yellow Jumper is valued at between £100,000 and £150,000. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022 Experience: I can only paint in my sleep I’ll use any tools I can find. At a friend’s, I used coal and chicken bones
Bristol Post · Dec 2, 2022 Upfest 2023 cancelled amidst cost of living crisis There are still high hopes for 2024
Chicago Tribune · Dec 2, 2022 Commentary: Trump’s decision to entertain hatemongers is a part of an ongoing campaign to normalize prejudice “We will stand up to hatred and bullying wherever it rears its head.” Such was the message at the 2016 Risa K. Lambert Luncheon, Chicago’s massive fundraiser for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. That same season, Donald Trump was running his first presidential campaign, which was fueled with language and…
Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022 Art therapy is a surprising route toward healing COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — When the words won't come, therapist Tara Alexander has an idea for her patients.
Chronicle Live · Dec 2, 2022 North Tyneside Council 'heartbroken' after North Shields' Wooden Dolly 'badly vandalised' North Tyneside Council said the vandalism was "extremely disappointing" following recent restoration of the Wooden Dolly
ABC News · Dec 1, 2022 Provocative political cartoons on show in Canberra as Behind the Lines exhibit looks back on 2022 The year's best political cartoons are unveiled for the annual Behind the Lines exhibit in Canberra with David Pope taking out the top honour.
The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022 Five ways drones will change the way buildings are designed Drones are already shaping the face of our cities – used for building planning, heritage, construction and safety enhancement. But, as studies by the UK’s Department of Transport have found, swathes of the public have a limited understanding of how drones might be practically applied.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 Aline Kominsky-Crumb, underground cartoonist, dies at 74 Known for her feminist themes and often brutally frank, highly personal and self-critical work, American cartoonist Aline Kominsky-Crumb has died at the age of 74
Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022 Trailblazing artist's work goes on display at Ìm En Ville Ìm En Ville, a newly-opened dining and lifestyle space in Bangkok Old Town, launched its inaugural art exhibition yesterday titled "Lawan Upa-In: National Artist's Life through Portrait".
Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022 Small name, big mission Despite its name meaning small, petit h is on a big mission.
Liverpool Echo · Dec 1, 2022 Stunning 'Light Before Christmas' display is a must see at Liverpool Cathedral Visitors can see the cathedral lit up by The Light Before Christmas: The Angels Are Coming! art installation