Spanish politicians clash over request to move Picasso’s Guernica Madrid and Basque government leaders call each other ‘provincial’ in dispute over the artwork The Guardian - UK · Apr 7
‘It was a way of processing violences I’ve survived’: how iconoclastic musician Arca beat burnout with frenzied painting After a meteoric decade in music, supporting the likes of Madonna and Beyoncé, the 36-year-old Venezuelan crashed out. Now the nightmarish paintings that got her back on track are on display The Guardian - UK · Apr 6
What is a 3D object actually made of? Nearly every 3D model is built from the same three components; this is what they are and why they matter. Creative Bloq · Apr 6
‘He stands for something we really need right now’: Inside an immersive new David Bowie exhibition at Lightroom Late artist remains as relevant as ever, exhibition’s creators say, as he represents ‘creative curiosity’ and the ‘desire to connect’ The Independent UK · Apr 6
Fifi Geldof splits from husband and ‘very much in love’ with new beau Bob Geldof’s eldest daughter has found love again after splitting from her husband Evening Standard · Apr 5
'We play it way too safe': 5 questions with Raissa Pardini The designer and creative director discuss the value of slowing down and the trap of creative safety. Creative Bloq · Apr 5
Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroad The Guardian - UK · Apr 5
How Shinn Uchida built a living room studio for an art-first daily routine The Japanese artist made the most of the space available for her large-scale artworks. Creative Bloq · Apr 5
Cowboy ceramics solo show will make your heart sing Artist Rosanagh May spends hours inscribing her ceramic artworks with song lyrics, and loves the moment when people recognise the music that inspired her work. AAP · Apr 4
Man arrested at court while attending hearing of Jewish ambulance arson suspects Met police say 19-year-old was detained in connection with attack after officers recognised him at arraignment The Guardian - UK · Apr 4
They stole $10 million worth of artwork, but they may not make a dime. From fine art to candy trucks, stolen loot often becomes a liability. Axios · Apr 4
Wilhelm Sasnal review – his wild juxtapositions are almost obscene From holiday snaps to atrocities, Throbbing Gristle album covers to backsides in shorts, the Polish painter reproduces the scattered attention and flattened perspective of our social media age The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
Megamurals, Guerrilla Girls and something rotten in the Oval Office – the week in art Poland’s leading figurative artist de-faces Trump, a young Irish-Japanese painter tricks London’s perceptions and the UK’s street art is captured – all in your weekly dispatch The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
How to create digital concept art using Blender and Photoshop Thomas Osbourne reveals his approach to concept art, highlighting Blender as a tool for professional production. Creative Bloq · Apr 3
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2 Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon Lebanese-French man Ali Cherri demands investigation into Beirut bombing as possible war crime against civilians
Evening Standard · Apr 2 Teal by Sally Abé, Hackney, review: A chef unbound — and astonishingly, masterfully good Untethered from others’ expectations, Sally Abé’s new restaurant is unmistakable, idiosyncratic, singular
Creative Bloq · Apr 2 This artist blends bugs and folklore to create striking creatures using traditional media Check out the art of Ricardo Robles.
The Times of India · Apr 1 NYC considers renting out ‘parts of’ Brooklyn Bridge to help close $6 billion budget gap New York City officials are considering leasing long-closed vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge to raise revenue amid a multibillion-dollar budget gap. The proposal, part of a broader City Council plan, reflects a push to generate income from underused public assets instead of raising taxes, as debates continue over how best…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 Calling all sinners: for his latest work, artist Maurizio Cattelan wants people to confess Italian art provocateur to play priest in Catholic-inspired work that invites people from around world to be absolved
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 Writing on the wall: Art UK digitises thousands of murals as street artworks go mainstream From medieval church wall paintings to Liam Gallagher’s viral X post, charity has catalogued more than 6,600 pieces
International Business Times UK · Apr 1 Jaipur Elephant's Death Two Months Post Photoshoot Fuel India-wide Arrest Demands For Julia Buruleva The death of a 65-year-old elephant in Jaipur has sparked nationwide outrage, with calls for legal action against artist Julia Buruleva following a controversial photoshoot.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 ‘Money! Glamour! Yachts! But not for me!’ Adrian Searle relives 30 glorious years as our chief art critic He has faced off a fighter jet, ridden a motorised bed and even been a Beano character. As he steps down, the mighty Guardian critic delivers his insights, confesses his crimes and relives his highs
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Mayor calls for removal of ‘divisive’ mural of slain Ukraine refugee backed by Musk and Tate Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said in a statement that the intent of those backed the mural was ‘misguided’ and ‘isolating’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 Veronica Ryan review – the seeds are sensational but the detritus is distracting The Turner prize-winner has spent her career exploring organic forms, with often beautiful results – but the most recent work obscures it with what looks remarkably like rubbish
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30 Lloyd Le Blanc obituary Other lives: Sculptor whose bronze creations were exceptional in their scale and technical brilliance