The Latest Breaking News on Art

Edinburgh charity break silence after row over Elsie Inglis statue campaign

In late September, the Statue for Elsie Inglis charity unexpectedly suspended the open call to artists competition. Over the weekend, the board doubled down on the decision.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 31, 2022

First show in 100 years of disabled Victorian artist Sarah Biffin opens in London

Accomplished miniaturist and a household name in 19th century was born without arms and hands

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

The moon: twice a day, 900 balloons are released from the Earth

They are weather balloons and they look like hundreds of miniature moons

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022

‘Anything’s possible’: Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball to go up for auction

The infamous ball could fetch more than £3million

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

‘Anything’s possible’ – a big day nears for Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball

An estimate of £2.5-£3million has been placed on the piece of sporting memorabilia, which goes under the hammer next month.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Family feud casts shadow over future of Roman villa with Caravaggio mural

A 16th century villa in Rome with the world's only known ceiling painting by Caravaggio has failed to attract a buyer despite four court-ordered auctions in less than a year.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2022

Convicted paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon found not guilty of breaching supervision order

Convicted paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon is found not guilty of breaching a strict supervision order after he was found in possession of old newspapers that contained images of children.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

Construction of First Nations cultural centre in SA halted amid budget blowout

Slated for completion in 2025 with a budget of $200m, the Tarrkarri project is now to be reviewed early next year

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022

Star Wars figure sells for astronomical sum at toy auction

Rare 1980s model fetches more than 1,000 times its original asking price after it goes under the hammer

Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022

Hotel Art Fair connects artists to buyers

"New" is the concept of the 7th edition of "Hotel Art Fair", which makes a comeback with a new story of a new era, at The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon, Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Road, from Thursday to Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 30, 2022