The Latest Breaking News on Art

Shocking footage shows protestors throwing soup over Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' at National Gallery in London

Just Stop Oil tweeted: ‘It’s time to step up and stand up for what’s right’

Irish Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

'Just Stop Oil' protestors throw soup over famous Van Gogh painting

The protestors also attempted to glue themselves to the wall

Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022

Two protesters arrested after throwing soup on Van Gogh’s Sunflowers

The protesters, wearing Just Stop Oil T-shirts, threw two tins of Heinz Tomato soup over the 1888 work.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

UK Woman Makes Artwork Out Of Old Toys Which Sell For Up To £1,500 A Pop

A woman who describes herself as a "big kid" has her dream job - making artwork out of old toys which sell for up to £1,500 a pop

Zenger · Oct 14, 2022

Destroyed vintage car torched and abandoned slapped with warning notice - despite having no wheels

Images show the car, though to be a Ford Escort or Ford Sierra from the late 80s, burnt to a scorched shell with only the destroyed front seats and steering wheel left behind in the blaze.

Glasgow Live · Oct 14, 2022

Damning Damien Hirst for publicity stunts is like panning Van Gogh for painting flowers

The controversial artist has generated headlines by burning his own artworks, which were estimated to be worth £10m. But let’s not forget that Hirst has made his fortune by turning his every move into a global media event, writes Mark Hudson

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Artist who paints with his mouth unveils artwork inspired by ‘hero’ Doddie Weir

Henry Fraser, 30, learned to paint with his mouth after becoming paralysed from the neck down after a diving accident when he was 17.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Contentious plan to move beloved statue from shuttered Pilsen church gets underway

The replica of Michelangelo’s Pieta, depicting the body of Jesus on the lap of Mary after the crucifixion, will be moved from St. Adalbert to St. Paul’s Catholic Church. News of the move surprised those trying to save the Pilsen church.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2022

Joffrey Ballet season opens with bold and distinctive trio of works in ‘Beyond Borders’

Chanel DaSilva’s “colōrem” becomes the first mainstage work created for the company by a Black woman.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2022

David Hockney painting of Mediterranean sunrise sells for £21m

Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime has sold at auction in London for nearly three times its lower estimate

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022