[ad_1] Two UK distributors are targeting audiences with rereleases of classic films this summer in a major counter-programming play against the superheroes. BFI Distribution is tapping into Gen X’s nostalgia for the music of the 1980s and 1990s with the rerelease of Sergei Eisenstein’s 1925 silent epic Battleship Potemkin complete with a score by UK pop
[ad_1] The UK’s High Court has rejected a final appeal bid by the Icelandic artist known as Odee, who was seeking to retain ownership of a website he created which highlighted alleged bribery and corruption by the multinational fishing conglomerate Samherji hf. Odee launched the work, titled We’re Sorry, in 2023. Described by the artist
[ad_1] This is the fourth part of our series on the experts’ experts, in which we spoke to two dozen members of the Country Life Top 100 about the artisans, dealers and writers whose work and wisdom have played a huge part in their careers. The previous instalments saw them name the greatest craftspeople working
[ad_1] The Turnip Prize, a lesser-known spoof version of the Turner Prize, will be taking submissions starting from Saturday, November 1. Participants are allowed only one entry per person due to increased skip hire charges. The contest rules state entries must not be on paper or cardboard, and photocopied artworks will not be accepted. All
[ad_1] The event, part of the museum’s Collection Conversations series, will take place on July 26 from 2pm until 3.30pm. The talk will feature artist and project coordinator, Sarah Purvey, and collections and exhibitions officer, Alan Fuller. They will discuss the creation and development of the Modern and Contemporary Art collection at Chippenham Museum. The
[ad_1] The Preston group Pic: Ai Cherry A leading Japanese Aikido instructor visited Preston Aikido club as part of a tour of the UK and Ireland. Shihan Atsushi Mimuro, who has over 50 years of experience, was invited by the club on Winckley Square along with his wife to host masterclasses for
[ad_1] Around the time of the end of the Second World War, people were able to turn their minds to enjoyable interests and passions. In St Mawes, it was to be art. Soon, St Mawes Art Group was formed, and we were lucky enough to have Charles Pears—a war artist of some repute—as our founding
[ad_1] By Jasmine Davey Lumiere, Durham’s biennial light festival, has announced the first five attractions for 2025. These include works contributed by a retired council officer and a former carer, who are local to Durham. The festival comprises of creations from both local and international renowned artists, who are encouraged to reimagine locations around Durham
[ad_1] The latest UK annual report on the export of major works of art reveals that it has been a particularly difficult year for saving expensive items. In 2024-25 only 1% (by value) of artworks with deferred export licences were acquired by UK museums, compared with 44% the year before and 24% in 2022-23. Among
[ad_1] The latest UK annual report on the export of major works of art reveals that it has been a particularly difficult year for saving expensive items. In 2024-25 only 1% (by value) of artworks with deferred export licences were acquired by UK museums, compared with 44% the year before and 24% in 2022-23. Among