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Modigliani nude sets European auction record at London art sale

A London auction of artworks from billionaire Joe Lewis's private collection raised $392.6 million on Wednesday, led by an Amedeo Modigliani nude portrait that set a European auction record. The first sale featured 48 works by artists including Pablo Picasso, René Magritte and Gustav Klimt. Lewis, former majority owner of…

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From retro to surreal, the best World Cup kit designs of 2026 are works of art

With design Easter eggs and controversial colour palettes, World Cup kits are looking more artistic than ever.

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This Is Not a Murder Mystery: cosy-crime meets art in an irresistibly surreal Belgian drama

Famous artists including Magritte are suspects in this glossy, grisly whodunnit – and it’s loads of fun

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2026 World Cup Kits: Confirmed and Leaked Away Jerseys

Suppliers have made the most of their creative freedom in designing this summer’s World Cup away jerseys.

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Trump faces a ‘personal Vietnam’ in Iran

He is stuck in a quagmire. His goals are elusive. His bombing does not force a surrender. He has no exit strategy. Good morning, Vietnam

The Guardian - US

21 Timeless Paintings And The Fascinating Stories That Made Them Legendary

This collection of 21 famous paintings and the stories behind them brings you closer to the artists and the moments that shaped their craft.

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Picasso, Warhol and Magritte lead Sotheby’s sale of Pauline Karpidas’ stunning collection

The sale features works by Picasso, Warhol, Magritte and Jeff Koons, alongside bespoke design pieces by French designer Claude Lalanne.

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PhotoEspaña 2025: chance encounters and colonial legacies in Spain’s photo festival

A summer of photography gets under way in the capital, featuring more than 80 contemporary and historical exhibitions

The Guardian - UK

Erik Satie Three Piece Suite by Ian Penman review – the radical lord of light entertainment

This glorious biography of the whimsical, elusive French composer celebrates the depths of his seemingly sunny music and the impact he had on other forms

The Guardian - UK

Ancient martyrs, fighting rules and disappearing cats – take the Boxing Day Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday, even on Boxing Day. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Trick of the light: the enduring appeal of René Magritte’s big tease

The record $121m sale of his most famous painting last week sealed the Belgian surrealist’s place in art’s hall of fame. What does it mean for his legacy?

The Guardian - UK

The right to duct-tape a banana to a wall for art has sold for $6.2 million

The buyer own a certificate that gives them the authority to duct-tape a banana to a wall and call it ‘Comedian’

The Independent UK

‘Consciousness, rationality and the search for meaning’: how René Magritte led the Belgian surrealist movement

René Magritte is renowned for his humorous yet enigmatic art, foremost of which is the iconic bowler-hatted man. But despite his significant contribution to Surrealism – and the fame of his works – the evolution of his artistic practice isn’t widely known.

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Four decades of work from master surrealist René Magritte arrives at Art Gallery of NSW

According to curator Nicholas Chambers the artist was ‘a real prankster, quite a rascal, actually’

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The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The first-ever Australian retrospective dedicated to the influential surrealist René Magritte opens at the Art Gallery of NSW.

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Dream ’scapes: Europe’s 10 best surrealist trips for art lovers

Celebrate the centenary of surrealism in Europe with a trip to the art movement’s key spaces and places

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Paris exhibition celebrates global spread of surrealism

Pompidou Centre show will move on to Madrid, Hamburg and Philadelphia, changing from city to city

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Freud was ‘misunderstood’ and wasn’t so obsessed with sex, new analysis of work suggests

A new edition of his theories on dreams argues that he used ‘sexuality’ to describe any purely pleasureable activity

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15 Cat-Modified Reproductions Of Famous Classical Paintings Created By This Professional Artist

Even though cats seem to rule the internet, I agree with Svetlana Petrova that we need more classical art with cats. The post 15 Cat-Modified Reproductions Of Famous Classical Paintings Created By This Professional Artist first appeared on Bored Panda.

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I just tried Midjourney's new 'Personalize' feature — here's the results

Midjourney can now create images based on your personal style preferences — but you'll have to train it first.

Creative Bloq

Iconic brand logos get a surreal makeover

Your favourite designs get Dalí-fied.

AAP

Surrealist Magritte leads blockbuster summer art shows

Art by pioneering surrealist René Magritte, Chinese contemporary artist Cao Fei, and Ethiopian-American artist Julie Mehretu will go on show in Sydney.

Evening Standard

Best surrealist art to inject your space with dream-like beauty

Fantastical prints by Dalí, René Magritte, Joan Miró and more

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Bar Magritte in Brussels is the world’s only bar dedicated to the Belgian Surrealist artist

Bar Magritte, located inside Hotel Amigo in Brussels, offers expert mixology and René Magritte’s inimitable quirkiness

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