June 6, 2026

UK Art

UK Art

Wallace Collection review: Admit it art snobs, Winston Churchill was a surprisingly decent painter

[ad_1] On the evidence, though, of Winston Churchill: The Painter, he was hardly as bad as all that. On occasion, he was even surprisingly decent (which is something I never thought I’d write), as demonstrated by a room here of Moroccan landscapes – including a view of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech that achieved £8.3m

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EastEnders star Jake Wood’s art exhibition closes early after backlash | Soaps

[ad_1] People began to say that Jake was using AI to help create his artwork (Picture: Instagram/jakewoodart) EastEnders actor Jake Wood’s art exhibition has been brought to a premature close, days after controversy erupted over the use of AI in the pieces. Jake recently unveiled an exhibition entitled ‘Icons’, with the pieces on display at the

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Walthamstow Art Trail to return in June for 20th anniversary

[ad_1] The event in Walthamstow will run from June 5 to June 14, and will feature more than 200 artists. The Walthamstow Art Trail will include exhibitions, open studios, workshops, and live events across homes, studios, public spaces, and independent venues. The event, which attracts visitors from across London, will take place in 165 venues,

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New police unit to target crime gangs fronting High Street shops

[ad_1] Over the course of 12 months, BBC News has gone undercover to expose the shocking reality of organised crime taking over our High Streets leading to an “urgent” Home Office investigation, multiple arrests across the country and pledges to change the law. In April 2025 the BBC joined the NCA as it raided barbers,

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UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises to 5%

[ad_1] A higher unemployment rate means more people are out of work and looking for work, while a fall in the number of job vacancies means there are fewer jobs to compete for. Ben Harrison, director of the Work Foundation at Lancaster University, said this was making life “particularly difficult” for young people as the

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British artist says the Met ‘should take responsibility’ for dress copyright dispute – The Art Newspaper

[ad_1] The British artist Anouska Samms has hit back at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York after it said a copyright dispute over a dress on show in its Met Gala opening exhibition should be resolved between her and her one-time fashion collaborator, Yoav Hadari. Samms says she and Hadari, who is based

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Nandy vows to bolster British talent with stateside delegation

[ad_1] Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says she is “opening new doors for British talent and creativity” as she heads up the largest ever UK business delegation to visit the US. The five-day trip to Los Angeles is designed to bolster transatlantic trade at a time of marked international division and economic uncertainty, amid the ongoing

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On the Politics of Mixed-Media Representation: Argentine Artist Graciela Sacco’s UK Legacy | School of Arts, Media, and Communication

[ad_1] Overview Dr Clara Garavelli’s British Academy/Leverhulme Trust-funded project explores the international legacy of Argentine artist Graciela Sacco, with a particular focus on her activities in the UK. The project addresses a significant gap in Anglo-Saxon literature by highlighting Sacco’s underrepresented presence in English-language scholarship. Graciela Sacco (1956–2017) was one of the most influential Argentine

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University of Dundee art collection marked as “nationally important”

[ad_1] A COLLECTION of artworks held by the University of Dundee has been recognised as “nationally important”, the University announced on Tuesday. The Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Collection, managed by University of Dundee Museums, has been formally recognised as a collection of national significance. Recognition Collection status is a Scottish Government

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Playable exhibition ‘The Art of Mini Golf’ at Battersea Arts Centre announces ninth hole artist – Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley

[ad_1] RISING Melbourne and Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) are delighted to announce that internationally acclaimed British artist and game designer, Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley will design the ninth hole artwork for The Art of Mini Golf when it travels to London this summer. Brathwaite-Shirley’s work will join works by a stellar lineup of leading women artists for

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