34 h. ago Artist creates smallest sculpture ever which is so tiny it can't be seen by the human eye

David A Lindon's latest sculpture is the same size as a human blood cell, mould spores, bacteria, talcum powder or a fog droplet and is "half the size" of his previous world record

Culture

8 d. ago Heartbreaking reality of homeless children this Christmas as B&Q and Shelter unite

The charity and DIY giant have teamed up with visual artist David Tovey to create a powerful statement

Society

3 w. ago ING Discerning Eye exhibition: 'The power of human creativity '

The ING Discerning Eye exhibition has just opened at Mall Galleries and is a chance to see hundreds of stunning artworks

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3 w. ago Dorothy Waugh’s epic 1930s national park posters – in pictures

Between 1934 and 1936, artist Dorothy Waugh was commissioned to create 17 posters for the National Park Service, a groundbreaking opportunity for a female designer at the time. Her designs, which were both accessible and avant-garde, are being celebrated in an exhibition for the first time at New York’s Poster House. Blazing A Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters is on display until 22 February 2026 Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dorothy Waugh’s epic 1930s US national park posters – in pictures

Between 1934 and 1936, artist Dorothy Waugh was commissioned to create 17 posters for the National Park Service, a groundbreaking opportunity for a female designer at the time. Her designs, which were both accessible and avant-garde, are being celebrated in an exhibition for the first time at New York’s Poster House. Blazing A Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters is on display until 22 February 2026 Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Artist who created Chicago’s ‘Bean’ sculpture laments his work being used in CBP photos: ‘I find it utterly horrific’

Anish Kapoor called the decision to pose outside of his iconic sculpture a ‘self-congratulatory photo-op’

Culture

3 w. ago ‘We got hate mail after the Proms!’ The towering visions of UK jazz legend Mike Westbrook

Having worked alongside everyone from Laurence Olivier to a French circus, the 89-year-old is still composing, learning church bells, and using AI to resurrect a lost epicMike Westbrook is reflecting on his 89-year life from his cottage by the sea in Devon. Sitting with him in his cosy, book-lined sitting room under a signed picture of Duke Ellington, and next to his Broadwood grand piano, the experience is calm and peaceful.His version of jazz is anything but. For more than six decades, Westbrook has been composing vast, cinematic works. He was the first jazz artist to play at the BBC Proms, created theatre alongside Laurence Olivier, and in the 1970s merged his entire ensemble with the avant-rock band Henry Cow to form the groundbreaking Orckestra. The result is music full of brass fanfares, unusual time signatures, poetry, free improvisation, and genre-bending jazz that invites the listener into a continental circus full of elephants, acrobats, and clowns. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Michael Jackson's Thriller creates history and makes him the first artist with Top 10 hits in six decades

Interest in MJ continues after the release of the trailer for his biopic also broke records recently.

Events

4 w. ago Artist sparks controversy for installation showing a crucified Donald Trump dubbed 'Saint or Sinner'

Mason Storm created the controversial work that has left many 'disgusted.' The British artist has left the interpretation up to the viewer to determined if Trump is a sinner or a saint.

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