UK Art

Dressed in blue jeans and reclining in a sleek leather armchair, he looks every inch the high-flying international businessman. But Nazem Ahmad is in fact a wanted man – accused by the US and UK of using his role as an art collector and diamond trader to raise funds for Hezbollah, the brutal Iran-backed terror

These standout museums earned their spot thanks to world-class collections, immersive exhibits and global appeal Three Scottish museums have found themselves in the prestigious list of the best museums in the UK outside London(Image: Burrell Collection) Scotland is home to some of the UK’s most fascinating museums, and three standout venues have earned recognition as

A BBC Bargain Hunt art expert has admitted failing to report a series of high-value art sales to a man suspected of financing militant group Hezbollah. Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, pleaded guilty to eight offences under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000 during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The art dealer, who

(Credits: Far Out / The Estate of Gustav Metzger and The Gustav Metzger Foundation / Hauser &… The words “auto-destructive” and “art” aren’t words you’d usually see or even expect in the same sentence. Indeed, the human brain has been wired to understand that art is usually about making. In fact, we say “make art”

The Fair runs on the Lower Fairground site until Sunday, May 11 with both local and international artists taking part. Turner prize-nominated David Shrigley is among those showing work, with 106 galleries showcasing contemporary paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture and photography. Artist Claire Knill with her specially commissioned installation Willow Tree. (Image: Affordable Art Fair) Visitors to last night’s private view got

A TEA party was held at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The party was attended by care home residents in the borough who took part in VE Day-inspired art workshops run by Rugby Art Gallery and Museum’s Good Times project. The project’s team held workshops at

London is often considered the go-to for a UK city break — but our survey suggests you’ll have a better trip by heading further north When we asked almost 4,000 Which? members to rate their favourite UK cities, London finished a very respectable sixth place. But it wasn’t your favourite city. It wasn’t even visitors’

As Tate Modern in London celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, the artist Michael Craig-Martin recalls how the UK’s “cathedral to contemporary art” was born. “Who could have imagined we would find an immense derelict site on the Thames, directly across from St Paul’s, which was seen as blighted and comparatively inexpensive?” he says, referencing

Part of the Reconnecting Runcorn programme, the Dukesfield Street Art Project saw international muralists Liam Bononi and Aylo Nomad arrive to create striking street art inspired by workshops and contributions from the local community. The team at Runcorn’s Hazlehurst Studios, Runcorn and District Historical Society, Society Taprooms and Halton Borough Council have been working together on

Dozens of UK-based Jewish artists and creatives have published guidelines to help cultural institutions navigate issues surrounding antisemitism.  The text, titled Courage and Care: Guidelines on confronting antisemitism and censorship in the arts, was endorsed on Tuesday by more than 70 Jewish signatories.  “This text is designed as a resource to help institutions, organisations and