May 16, 2026

UK Art

UK Art

Visual artists invited for Lighthouse Poole art exhibition

Lighthouse Poole has issued an open call for its seasonal art exhibition, inviting artists at all career stages with a Dorset connection to submit work that explores this year’s theme, BURROW. Nyah Boston-Shears, creative engagement producer at Lighthouse, said: “Last year, self-taught artist Carmel De’Lisser’s interactive installation, The Wintering, transformed the Main Gallery into an

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Bridport’s Electric Palace Art Deco theatre for sale

Its walls are decorated with 1930s murals, painted by local painter and sign writer George Biles. As well as performances and cinema, the theatre hosts weddings and other events. Ryan Holmes, head of commercial at agent Symonds and Sampson, said: “Whilst other cinemas have floundered, the Electric Palace has survived and flourished, largely thanks to

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Engaging with art can slow aging, study finds

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. What happened Engaging in the arts, whether directly or by going to museums or concerts, helps people age more slowly, British researchers reported Monday in the journal Innovation in Aging. The benefits were found to be comparable to

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Automobili Lamborghini unveils state-of-the-art showroom in Poole, marking UK expansion milestone

Revuelto The Revuelto, Lamborghini’s first V12 High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), represents a new paradigm in the world of super sports cars, combining the iconic naturally aspirated V12 engine with a cutting-edge plug-in hybrid system. As part of Lamborghini’s electrified lineup, it sets new standards in performance, driving dynamics and technological innovation. The powertrain combines

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Winners of the first Arts Professional Awards revealed

An access scheme and a climate toolkit for the benefit of the sector were both recognised in the prizegiving at Conway Hall in London on Wednesday (13 May). Julie’s Bicycle was awarded Best Solution for its Creative Climate Tools, while the combined arts councils of the UK and Ireland were recognised for their Excellent Collaboration

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Carmarthen School of Art Graduates Shine at Wonderwool Wales 2026

CARMARTHEN School of Art graduates who focus on the holistic health benefits of plant dyed yarn and making products from recycling textile waste, were overwhelmed by the interest in their work at last month’s 20th anniversary Wonderwool Wales show. Joy Franklin from Llanelli and Emma Allin-Thomas from Pontardawe shared a stand at the record-breaking Wonderwool

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Is Art Fashion Now? | British Vogue

Well, no it isn’t. But that doesn’t mean that the question’s not worth asking. It first came to my mind last week, somewhere between doing the early morning Met Gala shift from my sofa and sailing across the Venetian lagoon on a boat taxi to the opening of the Venice Biennale. The theme of fashion’s

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Street art: Everything you need to know about Aberdeen Nuart 2026

Keira, who is studying fashion management, said: “We hope people will really enjoy seeing our own interpretation of these much-loved murals. But we also hope it will inspire people to have a go at recreating their own versions. “Above all else, we hope that we have met the brief of creating a bit of extra

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Inverness UHI art lecturer Frank To’s gunpowder artwork selected Royal Cambrian Academy 2026 Annual Exhibition in Wales

Frant To at Royal Cambrian Academy. An award-winning Inverness art lecturer was selected as part of a prestigious art exhibition in Wales — as he was chosen among almost 150 other artists, only four or whom are from Scotland. UHI Inverness art lecturer Frank To, whose gunpowder artwork has attracted international recognition and has been

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What’s behind the new graffiti craze with eyes in Glasgow?

As for why it’s eyes that pop up, there is both a fun reason and a more serious point to the work. The lighter aspect is straightforward, as the artist likes “the idea that people can spot them and think of it like a wee game, where you see another one, and another. “It’s like

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