July 1, 2025

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Arts News – the latest

Tuesday, 27 August 2024 Arts Council England (ACE) says it wants to make improvements to the Illuminate software platform to make it ‘straightforward’ to use. National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) will not be required to submit audience survey data to Arts Council England (ACE) until April next year at the earliest, the funding body has confirmed.

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The London art exhibitions to see in September

Group shows, major career retrospectives, intimate viewings and avant-garde performances – London is abuzz with art exhibitions. Plan your next visit with our handy, frequently updated guide to the city’s best goings on. Heading across the pond? Here are the best New York art exhibitions to see this month. London art exhibitions: what to see

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Artwork from Scotland and the North East to be showcased in buildings around the world

Artists include Leo Robinson, Kara Chin and Kuba Ryniewicz Acquisitions are part of Art X-UK project that collects works by exciting British artists for display in more than 125 countries Works of art by contemporary artists from Scotland and across the North East of England are to be displayed in embassies and government buildings world-wide

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Hull Banksy: New home for graffiti artwork revealed

A number of options to display the artwork have been considered by the authority in recent years, including building a replica bridge on the original location. Councillor Rob Pritchard, the portfolio holder for culture and leisure at Hull City Council said the chosen market location would help to improve access and security. He said: “It

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Immersive Art Stars Nonotak Are Making Their UK Solo Debut in a London Exhibition This Month

Nonotak, the duo of Noemi Schipfer and Takami Nakamoto, are making their UK solo debut at the end of August. They’re taking over a huge warehouse in Bermondsey with three dazzling light installations, promising what they’re describing as ‘a transformative, multi-sensory experience, enveloping viewers in a boundary-pushing synthesis of art and technology.’ Who doesn’t want

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Piccadilly Circus: Greek mythology artwork lights up central London

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.

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Island of Foam – Culture Liverpool

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

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Campaign demands arts funding to avert ‘cultural catastrophe’

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

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Roman Gladiators Reclaim the Spotlight in Touring U.K. Exhibition

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

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Coventry University aims to make immersive art more accessible

“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

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