Last week the UK’s withdrawal from the European-Union-funded ‘Creative Europe’ scheme sparked outrage amongst the creative industries, declaring that the decision “threatens an impoverished future for British creativity“. Continue reading
Art fair drops New York dealer for inciting coronavirus prejudice
A New York art dealer has provoked fierce condemnation after she banned a Vietnamese curator from her booth because of “coronavirus prejudice.” Continue reading
Tate’s racy exhibition debuts Aubrey Beardsley’s double-sided painting
For the first time in more than 50 years, Tate Britain will display a rare two-sided painting by the controversial Victorian artist Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898). This mysterious painting forms parts of a 250-piece exhibition, spanning seven years of the artist’s prolific career. Continue reading
Smugglers thwarted as Mexico returns ancient statue to Nigeria
On Tuesday, Mexico returned an ancient bronze statue to Nigeria, after intercepting a plot to illegally bring it into the country. Continue reading
Judge upholds decision awarding $6.75 million (£5.2 million) damages to 5 Pointz graffiti artists
A New York appeals court has upheld a landmark decision made in 2018, which awarded street artists $6.75 million (£5.2 million) in damages for the destruction of their artworks at the 5 Pointz graffiti mecca. Continue reading
Italian police question suspects over mysterious Klimt theft
Italian Police are investigating the widow of a museum director following the discovery of a lost Gustav Klimt painting, known world-wide as one of Italy’s most bizarre cases of stolen art. Continue reading
Brexit deal could force British Museum to repatriate Elgin Marbles
The British Museum could lose its marbles over Brexit, following the announcement of a controversial draft document that details a potential trade deal with the EU.
Hockney’s iconic pool painting sells for £23.1 million in London
One of David Hockney’s most iconic pop art images of the 20th century made a splash at Sotheby’s auction house this week, selling for £23.1 million. Continue reading
Art Basel calls off Hong Kong fair amid coronavirus outbreak
After weeks of speculation Art Basel has cancelled its Hong Kong Fair, due to “the severe outbreak and spread of the new coronavirus”. Continue reading
Masked spray painters destroy world-famous Melbourne street art
The destruction of street art in Melbourne’s iconic Hosier Lane has divided the urban art community.
A dozen people wearing masks were filmed spray-painting over the street art with paint-filled canisters on Saturday 8 February.
