Grayson Perry: ‘This lamp is a small monument to social housing’ The artist’s two-metre-wide illuminated artwork of a row of semi-detached houses can be viewed at Barking’s A House for Artists The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Cardiff’s New Theatre drops 'culturally insensitive' ballet La Bayadère after criticism from Hindu leader Scheduled for January, 2023, the ballet has come under criticism due to its 'appropriation' of traditions Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022
‘Act of plunder’: Egyptians want the Rosetta Stone back It helped decipher hieroglyphics, and now Egyptians want it back from the British Museum. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2022
International arts project celebrating Hadrian's Wall to be shown in Northumberland National Park Frontier Voices aims to explore what Hadrian's Wall means to those who live close to it Chronicle Live · Nov 30, 2022
Just Stop Oil could slash famous paintings like Suffragettes, says spokesman Famous artworks are not safe from activists in run up to Christmas as group prepare to ‘escalate’ efforts Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022
Egyptians demand return of Rosetta Stone from British Museum Thousands of Egyptians have demanded the return of the Rosetta Stone from the British Museum. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022
Egyptians Call on British Museum to Return Rosetta Stone The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum: The Rosetta Stone. The inscriptions on the dark grey granite slab became the seminal breakthrough in deciphering ancient… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022
Culture boom in Wigan that has seen £14.3 million investment leaves ward feeling 'neglected' “There are some in Douglas that feel neglected.” Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022
Egyptians call on British Museum to return Rosetta Stone Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta Stone The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Hidden Letters review – Chinese art of secret writing as refuge of female solidarity The nushu system, still practised in China, reveals a long history of women’s frustrations and the solace this art provides The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022
Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2022 awarded to Graeme Drendel for portrait of fellow artist Lewis Miller This year's Moran Prize received more than 700 entries and left the judges divided on the top 30 finalists. ABC News · Nov 30, 2022
Brush with immortality for ex-PM Abbott A portrait of former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, by artist Johannes Leak, has been unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra. AAP · Nov 30, 2022
Victorian artist wins $150k portrait prize Victorian artist Graeme Drendel's modest painting of fellow artist and finalist Lewis Miller has won the lucrative Doug Moran National Portrait Prize. AAP · Nov 30, 2022
Doug Moran prize 2022: Graeme Drendel wins $150,000 for portrait of fellow finalist who painted him The Victorian artist wins for his small painting of artist and friend Lewis Miller, who was also nominated for his own portrait of Drendel The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022
Bangkok Post · Nov 29, 2022 Step into yellow bird Warbie's mischievous world River City Bangkok invites everyone to step into the universe of Warbie, a mischievous yellow bird that is loved by many around the world, during "It's Me, Warbie! The Inside World Of Warbie Yama", running at RCB Galleria 2, until Jan 25.
Bangkok Post · Nov 29, 2022 The phoenix rises As an abstract expressionist artist, Chanida Aroonrungsi, better known as "Be Chanida" spends a lot of time on social media, especially on Instagram, in order to post photos of her paintings, keep up with work created by other artists and keep herself updated with art events.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Medieval ring sells for nearly £40,000 The ring was discovered by former milk tanker driver David Board, 69, on farmland in Thorncombe, Dorset.
Bristol Post · Nov 29, 2022 Big Jeff discharged from hospital almost six months after house fire Local artist, Jeff Johns, is "nervous but excited" to be back home
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022 Removal of beloved statue from shuttered Pilsen church underway The move has faced fierce opposition from former parishioners along with other concerned Catholics and preservationists — five of whom were arrested Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Museums' daring feat brings major Ukraine art show to Spain Against a backdrop of Russian attacks, border closures and a nail-biting journey across Europe, Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum has teamed up with Kyiv’s National Art Museum of Ukraine to secretly bring dozens of Ukrainian 20th century avant-garde artworks to the Spanish capital for a unique exhibition and a show of…
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022 The Godfather of British Pop Art: Special concert in honour of Sir Peter Blake’s 90th birthday - date and line-up The Godfather of British Pop Art is being honoured following his 90th birthday in June 2022.
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022 London’s Horniman Museum returns looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria The Horniman Museum in south-east London officially handed over ownership of the artefacts to the Nigerian government on Monday
Belfast Live · Nov 29, 2022 New Van Gogh exhibition offers an immersive experience for Belfast art lovers The experience is based at Carlisle Memorial Church in North Belfast until late February
Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2022 DOMA says Store on track despite Canberra project troubles DOMA says delays and rising construction costs have affected its ability to deliver a big apartment project in Canberra.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 Move over Sydney Opera House – there’s a new superstar in town It has been called the most significant cultural addition to the Australian city for 50 years. So how does the airy cascade of new galleries measure up? We take a tour of the A$344m (£191m) project