The plinths wrap around the fountain, which was erected in the late 19th Century in memory of Anthony Ashley Cooper, the seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, a politician and philanthropist. Although the statue at the top of the fountain is generally known as Eros, it was created as an image of the Greek god’s brother, Anteros.

Saturday 31 August 2024 | 2pm start German artist Stephanie Lüning is heading to Liverpool for the very first time this August to present her unique, multi coloured and mesmerising artwork entitled ‘Island of Foam’. Taking place at the iconic Liverpool ONE Sugar House Steps, opposite John Lewis, you are welcome to join Stephanie to

These decisions come less than a year after a £6.6m budget cut was reimposed despite being reversed earlier in 2023. At the time the Scottish government promised the funding would be provided as part of the 2024/25 budget. Mr Gamble said the Creative Scotland funding issue was “truly shocking ” given the repeated warnings from

Fearsome Roman gladiators dueling for the entertainment of a roaring amphitheater looms large in the cultural imagination, perhaps now more than ever with Ridley Scott’s blockbuster Gladiator sequel, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington, coming to cinemas this fall. But who were the gladiators? A major new exhibition “Gladiators of Britain” will use ancient

“We are thrilled to have secured funding from Arts Council England, which will enable us to lead a consortium of leading organisations spanning arts, technology and research,” said Rachel Farrer, associate director of cultural and community engagement at Coventry University. “Together we will explore how immersive technology can be used more inclusively within the arts

    An upcoming Pre-Raphaelite art exhibition aims to explore—and creatively enhance—the sensory aura of the paintings associated with the movement. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Birmingham recently announced Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, an interactive multisensory display of 19th-century artworks and their corresponding aromas. The exhibition opens

It’s summer in London, and as usual, the capital is absolutely packed with things to do – whether that’s exhibitions, events, theatre or music. But of course, it can all get a bit pricey. So if you want to have a great weekend seeing some of London’s best culture, but also want to save a

Lucy Pittaway’s galleries, located in North Yorkshire and Cumbria, offer an immersive experience into Lucy’s colourful world. With seven galleries across Richmond, Yarm, York, Harrogate, Keswick, Bowness-on-Windermere, and Brompton-on-Swale, visitors can enjoy the friendly atmosphere and explore diverse artworks. In addition to the in-gallery experience, customers can also take advantage of the sale online at

The artist behind a slavery memorial in London’s Docklands says they hope the project will serve as a place of reflection and remembrance of the millions of Africans who were enslaved, while also acting as a reminder that racism is still a part of British life. The design by Khaleb Brooks, an American whose own

The business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has signalled a new twin-track approach to UK trade policy, in which the Labour government will pursue closer ties with the European Union while at the same time seeking new global partnerships further afield. Writing for the Observer online, Reynolds welcomes the UK’s imminent entry into the Comprehensive