The Latest Breaking News on Art

Help UK ceramics industry or ‘lose piece of national identity’, government told

Unions and thinktank urge action to save sector hit by sky-high energy bills, cheap imports and underinvestment

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

Bayeux tapestry to be insured for £800m for British Museum exhibition

The 70-metre-long cloth about the Norman invasion has not been seen in England since it was created in 11th century

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

Bianca Censori's Bizarre Art Exhibition Sparks Urgent 'Subjugation' Fears, Branded 'Coded Cry For Help'

Bianca Censori's 'disturbing' Seoul art exhibition featuring human furniture sparks fresh concerns for her well-being amid rumours of control by husband Kanye West.

International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2025

“I Can’t Stop Laughing At It”: 39 Times Kids Proudly Presented Their Wild Drawings As Art

Experts say that drawing helps kids express themselves and feel more confident. If that's true, the kids who drew these wild masterpieces should be as confident as Michael Jordan. They may lack in technique, but they certainly have heaps of creativity. Who else if not kids could draw their parents…

Bored Panda · Dec 24, 2025

‘It’s the story of my life’: how a retired teacher transformed his memories into a miniature world

From postcards to 3D models of nativity scenes, Ken Bonham has spent decades crafting the vast collection of dioramas that fill his home in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025

Husband appears in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife

Philip Young is charged with 56 offences over a 13-year period between 2010 and 2023.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

How to create an atmospheric, painterly environment in Unreal Engine

Lighting artist Philémon Caron shares his Luminism-inspired techniques.

Creative Bloq · Dec 22, 2025

Banksy confirms new mural in Bayswater — is artist also behind identical artwork in central London?

The new mural from the world-famous street artist depicts two people gazing up at the stars

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

‘Slightly haunted but manageable’: new signs cause confusion – and delight – in Christchurch

Six absurdist signs resembling official city council information boards have popped up across New Zealand’s second-largest city

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2025

Tate’s greats are certainly not kept hidden from view

Letters: Roland Rudd of Tate responds to an article by Jonathan Jones that questioned the organisation’s ambition and priorities. Plus a letter from Liz Goddard on Máret Ánne Sara’s installation at Tate Modern

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025