[ad_1] Greenpeace activists have unfurled a massive anti-fossil fuel canvas by renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor on a North Sea platform in a rare protest on an active offshore gas rig, the group said Thursday. Seven Greenpeace climbers scaled Shell’s Skiff gas platform, 45 nautical miles off the Norfolk coast in eastern England, and attached the
[ad_1] Edinburgh is once again joyfully alive with creativity and originality as the UK’s largest arts event returns. Staged in the oak grove of the city’s Botanical Gardens, the opening night of the 2025 Edinburgh Art Festival presented a sensory explosion that set the tone for the entire run. British artist Linder’s dazzling, genre-defying performance
[ad_1] If you love a country stroll and you’re partial to an exhibition, why not combine the two at a sculpture park? The UK is home to an incredible array of open-air galleries, populated with breathtaking works that have been carefully positioned to work in harmony with the nature that surrounds them. Here are some
[ad_1] Art lovers are invited to enjoy a weekend of creativity and community at the annual Pawlett Art Club Exhibition, taking place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August at Pawlett Village Hall. The exhibition will showcase a wide range of paintings by talented local and Pawlett-based artists, offering visitors the chance to browse and
[ad_1] [co-author: Zachariah Chen] The recent conviction of London-based art dealer Oghenochuko Ojiri marks a watershed moment for financial crime enforcement in the UK’s regulated sector. For the first time, a conviction has been secured under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000, which criminalises the failure to disclose knowledge or suspicion of terrorist financing
[ad_1] Charlotte Powell, founder of The Saddle Lady in Penkridge, has been named as a finalist for the ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Best Small Business’ accolade at the UK Small Business Awards. Specialising in high-quality, handcrafted saddlery, Charlotte – or Lottie as she is known – has built her business from the ground
[ad_1] From humble beginnings in 2005, Art in the Pen has grown into one of the North’s leading art and craft events. What began as a small group of artists transforming livestock pens into pop-up galleries has evolved into a vibrant, large-scale event showcasing more than 200 handpicked exhibitors. The unique setting and informal atmosphere
[ad_1] Christine Collister will visit The Beehive Theatre on Friday, September 5, bringing a unique blend of music and art inspired by the folklore of the Isle of Man. Her voice, described by The Times as “personally delivered by God”, will perform alongside her Children of the Sea project, which includes paintings and original songs
[ad_1] Despite the current chaos of the UK’s revolving politics, our latest prime minister—Rishi Sunak—has kept Michelle Donelan on as culture secretary. There’s no escaping the fact that she has a heaving inbox mind. For a start, “culture” isn’t her only remit—her role includes a few other biggies: digital, media and sport. Within culture alone,
[ad_1] In September, the Art Walk Porty Festival celebrates its tenth year. Since 2016, the annual programme has organised artistic events in Portobello and Joppa, offering up the opportunity to view work by some of Scotland’s finest artists who live in the area. The art exhibitions are coupled with a series of curated events involving