July 24, 2026

UK Art

UK Art

Art exploring identity featured in new exhibition in Cheltenham

[ad_1] Textile works by 12 artists examining themes including body, identity, gender and race are coming to a Gloucestershire gallery. Material Worlds, a touring show of London’s Hayward Gallery, was curated by artist Caroline Achaintre and is coming to The Wilson, in Cheltenham, on 19 September. Jonathan Baldock, Marc Camille Chaimowicz, Alexandre Da Cunha, Tonico

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AUB named best art and design specialist uni outside London

[ad_1] This accolade was given in The Guardian’s 2026 University Guide, which was published on Saturday, September 13. AUB also achieved its highest-ever position in the guide, ranking 60th overall, a significant leap from 100th place last year. This makes AUB one of the top three highest risers for 2026. Vice-chancellor and chief executive officer

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New football mural installed in Barry as part of art project

[ad_1] The JD Cymru Premier has launched Canfas Cymru Premier, which aims to celebrate the identities of all 12 clubs in Wales’ top football division through bespoke artwork. The murals, created with the help of The Deep Creative and SixFive Design, have been installed at club stadiums and locations across their communities. Each piece reflects

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Tourist levy to support UK’s cultural infrastructure is coming, says V&A chief – The Art Newspaper

[ad_1] The director of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), Tristram Hunt, has urged the UK government to reverse the inheritance tax element of its policy on UK residents whose permanent home is outside of the UK, in a bid to bolster funding for the embattled arts sector. The new rules, which came in to

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Freshwater Storefront to Get Vintage-Themed Makeover

[ad_1] A proposal to paint the front of an Isle of Wight antique shop with a “fantastic” hand-painted mural has been approved. Planners have accepted Luke Stagg’s advertising application to paint Odds & Sods on Freshwater’s Afton Road with a ‘seaside and vintage theme’, saying it will enhance the ‘local and wider streetscene’. The business

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Exhibition featuring 35 paintings from UK artist to open in Norfolk

[ad_1] An exhibition featuring 35 paintings from celebrated UK artist Will Teather will open on October 18. Born in Norfolk, Mr Teather has been described as one of the country’s leading artists. He will be showcasing his work, including many new pieces, at Barlow Fine Art in Thornham. Mr Teather, who co-founded Art-Fair East, is

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First sculpture of its kind in UK to be permanently etched in British Sign Language

[ad_1] A new sculpture celebrating British Sign Language and deaf culture has been unveiled in Bristol. Hand in Hand by Cathy Mager features two tree-like structures with branches etched in BSL and trunks imprinted with handprints. It now stands in the shared reception area of Elmfield School for Deaf Children and Upper Horfield Community School,

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Valentines Mansion, Ilford hosts Essex Art Club exhibition

[ad_1] Essex Art Club, who Sir Winston Churchill exhibited with, will display a variety of watercolours, oil paintings, pastels, and prints. All artwork is available for purchase. The group holds one exhibition a year and meets at Wanstead House. Cafe in the Park by Joy Regan(Image: Joy Regan) Jan Ellery, Valentines Mansion manager, said: “The

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BBC World Service – The Documentary Podcast, Jon Foreman: Art that goes out with the tide

[ad_1] Land Artist Jon Foreman takes us behind the scenes of his new sculpture created on the pristine beach of Lindsway Bay on the Pembrokeshire coast, West Wales. Show more Jon Foreman is a Land Artist. He creates work in natural spaces using natural materials like stones, sand, leaves and driftwood. Known for his mesmerising

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Hampshire Medical Fund Art Show to raise funds for charity

[ad_1] The Hampshire Medical Fund Art Show 2025, in association with Savills, will run from September 23 to 25 at Pinglestone Barn in Old Alresford, featuring contemporary art, sculpture and ceramics. Curated with the support of Hampshire art boutique and consultancy Artiologie, the exhibition will showcase work by both established and emerging artists, with a

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