Bristol has had a monopoly on British street art for too long. Sure, it’s the home of Banksy, but he’s had plenty of time in the spotlight. It’s time for a new street art capital, somewhere different, innovative, perhaps somewhere where a sea breeze flows through the bright, painted streets, where culture bounces off every
Visitors will have the chance to explore an artistic representation of the region’s landscapes and the literary legacy of Thomas Hardy. The Wessex Landscapes exhibition, running from October 26 to February 8, 2025, features artwork from the Museum & Art Swindon collection, showcasing the diversity of the Wessex landscape. The exhibition offers a visual journey across
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Cynthia Erivo has hit out at fans who digitally altered her image in the poster for movie musical Wicked, saying: “It degrades
Plymouth’s Flagship Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Culture and Creativity… Plymouth is kicking off its reimagined Art Weekender festival this weekend (October 18) with a destination art opportunity to celebrate artists’ work from the city, around the UK and beyond. Hannah Harris, CEO of Plymouth Culture: “Plymouth Art Weekender offers artists a unique platform to showcase
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails When, where and how are we going to really see the fruits of Britain’s much-trumpeted cultural diversity? The past decade
More than 20 paintings by the artist Charlotte Johnson Wahl—the late mother of the former UK prime minister Boris Johnson—are due to go on show later this year at Bethlem Museum of the Mind in Beckenham, UK (11 December-29 March 2025). The exhibition What It Felt Like: the Maudsley Hospital paintings of Charlotte Johnson Wahl
Having regular professional valuations to keep up with value fluctuations is the best way to prevent underinsurance. Art collectors should keep on top of news about their favourite artists or collections, and look up online auction sites to check the scarcity and popularity of related works. A dramatic rise in value will need to be
The power of public art to shape narratives was a prominent theme of a Marie Claire panel discussion held this week to celebrate the beginning of London’s Frieze Art Fair. The conversation chaired by Editor in Chief Andrea Thompson marked the launch of a new exhibition by London-based sculptor Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark, Digital Flesh: The
On a warm July evening this year, a convivial crowd gathered at Toklas to celebrate Lubaina Himid’s 70th birthday. As the music grew spicy and dancing unfolded, I noticed that Himid had gathered a constellation of superlative women – innovative artists, Turner Prize winners, ground-breaking writer-directors – many of whom have long been in her
Aussie metalcore outfit Parkway Drive will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on the road next year, with a fall European/UK headlining tour having just been announced. This new run will boast support from their countrymen in Thy Art Is Murder and The Amity Affliction. Tickets will be up this Friday, October 18th at 11am CET/10AM