July 26, 2026

UK Art

UK Art

Photo London, the UK’s leading photography fair, is relocating – The Art Newspaper

[ad_1] Photo London, the UK’s leading photography fair, is to relocate from its long-time home at Somerset House to the newly renovated Olympia in west London next year. The move follows a decade at the neoclassical Thames-side venue and coincides with Olympia’s £1.3bn redevelopment, co-designed by Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC. Photo London’s organisers say the

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Weston Wallz street art festival returns to town in July

[ad_1] Weston Wallz 2025 will take over the town from Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 27, transforming public spaces with 19 new large-scale murals and a full programme of free, family-friendly events. Created by a mix of international and UK street artists, the murals will explore themes of protest, identity, and community. Stephen Hayles,

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UK Heritage Department feared ‘mass restitutions’ when Stone of Scone was returned to Scotland – The Art Newspaper

[ad_1] A newly released UK government file reveals there was a serious disagreement between the heritage department and the prime minister over the return of the fabled 13th-century Stone of Scone to Scotland in 1996. The Department of National Heritage was furious with John Major for failing to consult it over this “precedent to mass

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Harris Museum and Art Gallery new re-opening date confirmed

[ad_1] Councillor Anna Hindle, cabinet member for culture and arts at Preston City Council said: “The reopening of The Harris marks a proud and exciting moment for the city of Preston. This incredible transformation will not only safeguard our heritage but also create a vibrant, inclusive space that inspires creativity, learning and connection for generations

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Wakehurst celebrates 25 years of Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank

[ad_1] Sofia Akin BBC News, Wakehurst Jim Holden / RBG Kew Seedscapes includes 586 hand-sculpted clay seeds grouped by seeds that are edible, useful, banked at the Seed Bank, and endangered Wakehurst is celebrating 25 years of Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) with an exhibition of art, sculpture and sound. Six international artists have created

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Theatre is introducing Wild Art Wonders summer camp

[ad_1] Lighthouse Poole is introducing ‘Wild Art Wonders,’ a week-long event for children aged 7 to 12. The event will run from Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8 in the Main Gallery from 10am to 4pm, with optional wraparound care available from 9am to 10am and 4pm to 5pm for an additional £5 per hour.

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Art auction to support Exmouth RNLI lifeboat station

[ad_1] A unique art auction has been launched in Exmouth to raise funds for the RNLI, marking the charity’s 200th anniversary. The initiative follows a talk given last year by Exmouth RNLI to Exmouth Art Group, which inspired members to create and donate 24 original paintings. The artworks, many of which feature the Shannon class

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Ban on fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship to be debated by UK parliament – The Art Newspaper

[ad_1] The UK parliament will on Monday (7 July) debate whether advertising and sponsorship by fossil fuel producers—such as the deals struck by the British Museum and Science Museum—should be banned, after a petition backed by the broadcaster Chris Packham received more than 100,000 signatures. Campaigners argue that due to the harm caused by coal,

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How a French interior designer transformed a run-down butchery into a sprawling four-storey home with an art studio

[ad_1] By ALI HEATH FOR YOU MAGAZINE Published: 08:01, 5 July 2025 | Updated: 08:01, 5 July 2025 The home of French interior designer Marianne Evennou, 66, in Senlis – a quiet medieval town 45 minutes’ drive from Paris – testifies to her skill for reworking micro-box apartments as macro spaces. The residence, a former

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Mum shares daughter’s A-level art project but people are floored by grade it gets

[ad_1] Nicola Garrard shared some pictures of her daughter’s art project, but people are floored by the grade she was awarded. They can’t get over that she wants to give the subject up 11:36, 04 Jul 2025Updated 13:23, 04 Jul 2025 The mum shared the artwork on social media (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) When people

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