Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Art Investor ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Block Museum exhibition features contemporary art by five MFA candidates Block Museum exhibition features contemporary art by five MFA candidates](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/block-museum-exhibition-features-contemporary-art-by-five-mfa-candidates-block-museum-exhibition-features-contemporary-art-by-five-mfa-candidates/) - [ad_1] From portraits to film to wooden salad, the Block Museum of Art’s exhibition “We can make any two stories touch” presents contemporary art by the art theory and practice department’s master of fine arts candidates this year. The exhibition, which will run through June 14, features works by all five art theory and practice - [Phantasmagoria review: digital sorcery at the Henry Moore Institute](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/phantasmagoria-review-digital-sorcery-at-the-henry-moore-institute/) - [ad_1] Phantasmagoria at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds is a major group exhibition that directly confronts how digital technologies are reshaping the physical boundaries of contemporary sculpture. The show explores a massive cultural phenomenon: the unexpected collision between ancient folklore, occult practices and modern digital networks. By fusing traditional storytelling structures with tools like - [Bristol medical students present fourth annual art exhibition ‘Do No Harm’](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/bristol-medical-students-present-fourth-annual-art-exhibition-do-no-harm/) - [ad_1] For the fourth successive year, a group of Bristol medical students is running an independent art exhibition, launching at Centrespace Gallery on June 12. The event is being co-organised by its founders, Diya K and Alphi B, along with fellow students Kite R and Alba J, all of whom are in their final-year of - [Interior designer provides ‘jack of all trades’ services](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/interior-designer-provides-jack-of-all-trades-services/) - [ad_1] Wyndmoor resident Anne Jarvis Thomas always knew she wanted to work with her hands for a living. The only problem was finding a path to do so. After graduating from Germantown Friends School, Thomas made a “scary decision” in 2006 to enroll as a fine arts major with a painting concentration at the University - [Racist Florida Art Teacher Fired, Under Investigation for Hanging Black Baby Doll in Classroom](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/racist-florida-art-teacher-fired-under-investigation-for-hanging-black-baby-doll-in-classroom/) - [ad_1] A Florida middle school classroom is at the centre of a growing storm after a disturbing display involving a Black baby doll shocked pupils, outraged parents and quickly went viral online. The incident, captured on video by a student, has already cost an art teacher her job and triggered an official investigation into her - [THE KEY WEST GALLERY GUIDE](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/the-key-west-gallery-guide/) - [ad_1] Mark Klammer, a ceramic artist and co-owner of Shade Ceramics and Shutter Photography on White Street, is crafting a butter dish. COURTESY PHOTO Please send gallery updates to editor Kelly Henry at kelly.henry@floridaweekly.com. 7 Artists & Friends Gallery As the name implies, it’s a co-op run by seven of the island’s top artists. 213 - [Shanghai's Digital Art Impresses Russian APEC Delegate](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/shanghais-digital-art-impresses-russian-apec-delegate/) - [ad_1] ​Arseny Plosskiy (third from left) views a multimedia version of the renowned scroll painting Qingming Shanghe Tu (Along the River During the Qingming Festival) at China Art Museum in Shanghai on May 12, 2026. [Photo by Luo Bin/International Services Shanghai] Arseny Plosskiy, a Russian delegate attending the APEC Second Senior Officials' Meeting and Related - [Wellington.Scoop](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/wellington-scoop/) - [ad_1] by Paul Golightly of Delta CharlieThere is a particular kind of institutional dishonesty that never quite rises to the level of lying. No one falsifies the numbers. No one shreds the files. The documents are public record, the meetings are minuted, and the reports arrive on schedule, formatted correctly, professionally bound. And yet, if - [At Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027, Fine Art Collides With Rock ‘n’ Roll](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/at-louis-vuitton-cruise-2027-fine-art-collides-with-rock-n-roll/) - [ad_1] New York has always thrived on contradiction. Downtown, there’s grit and glamour; uptown, the elegance of old-world polish. The magic lives in the space where those identities collide. Tonight at The Frick Collection, that tension shaped Nicolas Ghesquière’s cruise 2027 collection for Louis Vuitton. In a city defined by constant motion, Ghesquière looked to - [SOPHIE TEA UNVEILS FIRST-EVER PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION AT FULHAM PIER: ‘UNDER THE PIER’ BRINGS THE BRITISH SEASIDE TO THE THAMES](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/sophie-tea-unveils-first-ever-public-art-installation-at-fulham-pier-under-the-pier-brings-the-british-seaside-to-the-thames/) - [ad_1] Fulham Pier has announced a major new cultural moment for London’s riverside, unveiling a large-scale public art installation by independent contemporary artist Sophie Tea. Titled Under the Pier, the commission marks Tea’s first-ever solo public artwork and signals a significant step from digital art influence into large-scale public realm installation. The installation launches - [Artists from across the country coming to East Grand Rapids](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/artists-from-across-the-country-coming-to-east-grand-rapids/) - [ad_1] EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new juried fine art fair will bring around 100 artists from across the country to East Grand Rapids next month. The East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair will take place in Gaslight Village June 5-7. The Guild of Artists and Artisans, which produces the Ann Arbor Summer Art - [A Historic Art Gallery Finds New Life as Uchiko Denver](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/a-historic-art-gallery-finds-new-life-as-uchiko-denver/) - [ad_1] The newly opened Uchiko Denver reimagines a former Cherry Creek art gallery into a warm, neighborhood-focused gathering place. Michael Hsu Office of Architecture shaped the project by responding directly to the intimate scale of the existing architecture. Originally the gallery of Ginny Williams, the space has transition from a private by-appointment-only environment into an open, - [Electronic Arts goes private in largest leveraged buyout deal in gaming history](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/electronic-arts-goes-private-in-largest-leveraged-buyout-deal-in-gaming-history/) - [ad_1] Barron's deputy editor Alex Eule and 'Barron's Roundtable' panelists discuss growing concerns over gateways to online gambling and the week's stock picks. Video game maker Electronic Arts – known for The Sims, Madden NFL, Plants vs. Zombies and more – is going private in a deal valued at roughly $55 billion. Saudi Arabia's Public - [Pre-Order Your Superman: Skyward Fine Art Print by Artist Bill Sienkiewicz Today!](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/pre-order-your-superman-skyward-fine-art-print-by-artist-bill-sienkiewicz-today/) - [ad_1] Sideshow is now taking pre-orders for their “Superman: Skyward” Fine Art Print by artist Bill Sienkiewicz. “I’m here to fight for truth, and justice…” Sideshow and Bill Sienkiewicz Art present the Superman: Skyward Fine Art Print. This DC art print captures Christopher Reeve’s cherished portrayal of the Kryptonian hero. Lovingly rendered, this portrait finds - [Auckland Art Gallery evacuated after ‘threatening email’](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/auckland-art-gallery-evacuated-after-threatening-email/) - [ad_1] A witness who was on a school trip at the gallery said staff and visitors were evacuated from the building. They were allowed to return to the gallery around 10.45am. Dr Zara Stanhope, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited director of Auckland Art Gallery, told the Herald the gallery “received a hoax threat this morning”. “As a - [Harker Heights artist turns immigration experience into digital art, amplifies others’ stories](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/harker-heights-artist-turns-immigration-experience-into-digital-art-amplifies-others-stories/) - [ad_1] HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (KWTX) - Turning a real-life experience into art is how one woman in Harker Heights is sharing her encounter with immigration enforcement. Samahi Paez said she wanted to tell her story, but speaking about it publicly was difficult at first. By blending her love for nature with the animations she grew - [Disney artist debuts new art gallery in Las Vegas](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/disney-artist-debuts-new-art-gallery-in-las-vegas/) - [ad_1] LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Award winning artist, Chris Dellorco, recognized for his legendary career as a Disney artist and subsequently is making special appearances Memorial Day weekend at the Animazing Gallery in Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The appearances coincide with the showcase of Dellorco’s original paintings and limited editions - [Fish-skin art creates bridge for cultural exchange](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fish-skin-art-creates-bridge-for-cultural-exchange/) - [ad_1] By TIAN XUEFEI and ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin | China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-21 06:22 Inside the bustling cultural exhibition hall of the 10th China-Russia Expo, a steady stream of international visitors found themselves huddled around a workshop table, handling a material few associated with fine art: raw, tanned fish skin. Guided by 58-year-old - [How to design fantasy architecture using Photoshop and Blender](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-to-design-fantasy-architecture-using-photoshop-and-blender/) - [ad_1] This image was part of a community concept art challenge I created for my members on Patreon. Here you’ll see a method I use regularly in my professional work to quickly iterate and refine ideas, which can be helpful in a production setting. I’ll show my design process that involves developing a standalone architectural - [Carbondale Arts Gallery exhibition “Kindred Spirits” closes after month of portraying artistic friendship](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/carbondale-arts-gallery-exhibition-kindred-spirits-closes-after-month-of-portraying-artistic-friendship/) - [ad_1] For the last month, the two-person exhibition “Kindred Spirits” has transformed part of the Carbondale Arts Gallery into an artistic representation of deep, lasting friendship. Ceramic artist Christine Anderson and abstract painter Benjamin Strawn have been friends since meeting as students at the University of Denver more than 40 years ago. From April 17 - [Birmingham musicals hub will offer boost to art form](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/birmingham-musicals-hub-will-offer-boost-to-art-form/) - [ad_1] Birmingham Hippodrome. Photo: Shutterstock A planned centre for new musical theatre in Birmingham will offer a significant boost to an art form on the cusp of a ’second renaissance’, a business case for the project claims THIS IS NOT A PAYWALL Serious about theatre?Join over 100,000 theatremakers who rely on The Stage for trusted - [Masterworks, Evan Beard, and Level & Co. Open a New Chapter for Art Investments](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/masterworks-evan-beard-and-level-co-open-a-new-chapter-for-art-investments/) - [ad_1] When you picture an art investor, what do you see? Probably a wealthy individual in an auction house or a private gallery, perhaps surrounded by priceless masterpieces. While this stereotype has been true for as long as art investment has been around, it is rapidly changing thanks to innovative fractional investment platforms like Masterworks - [West Kootenay Camera Club opening show at Castlegar art gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/west-kootenay-camera-club-opening-show-at-castlegar-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] West Kootenay Camera Club opening show at Castlegar art gallery Published 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The West Kootenay Camera Club will be hosting its 35th Annual Photo Show at the Kootenay Gallery of Art in Castlegar from June 4-13. The exhibit will feature judged photo entries in a number of categories including - [Contemporary artists celebrate books in Los Angeles](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/contemporary-artists-celebrate-books-in-los-angeles/) - [ad_1] This summer, the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles transforms literature into a sprawling contemporary art experience with “We’re Very Well Read, It’s Well Known,” an extraordinary group exhibition bringing together more than 450 contemporary artists in a celebration of books, storytelling, and visual imagination. Opening Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 260 South Main Street, - [The Digital Deception: How Modern Teens Master the Art of Lying](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/the-digital-deception-how-modern-teens-master-the-art-of-lying/) - [ad_1] The forty-year-old Nairobi mother was loading the dishwasher when the notification illuminated her screen. She had casually reached out to Victoria, the mother of her thirteen-year-old daughter's best friend, to extend a birthday invitation and express gratitude for the frequent weekend sleepovers. The response she received immediately shattered her entire illusion of parental oversight: - [Digital art sales aren't done. These Bitcoin artworks are going for thousands.](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/digital-art-sales-arent-done-these-bitcoin-artworks-are-going-for-thousands/) - [ad_1] The landscape of art has invariably shifted over the last few years thanks to NFTs and the onset of digital artworks; for both art collectors and NFT enthusiasts, this boom has been both lucrative and contentious. But though the buzz may have ebbed, blockchain-supported art is still big business. Take Sotheby's latest auction. One - [Remembering F. John Sierra, Valie Export, and Mary Lovelace O’Neal](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/remembering-f-john-sierra-valie-export-and-mary-lovelace-oneal/) - [ad_1] In Memoriam This week, we honor a champion of Chicano art, an Austrian feminist artist, and a painter and Civil Rights luminary. In Memoriam is published every Wednesday afternoon and honors those we recently lost in the art world. F. John Sierra (1942–2026)Muralist, illustrator, educator, and champion of Chicano art His 1982 "The Planting of - [Art lovers can experience Monet and Van Gogh shows at Nottingham Arena](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/art-lovers-can-experience-monet-and-van-gogh-shows-at-nottingham-arena/) - [ad_1] This year sees the centenary of Claude Monet’s death – and Nottingham art lovers are marking the anniversary by snapping up tickets for an immersive spectacular which brings his iconic paintings to life in mesmerising and magical fashion. The artist hailed as the ‘Father of Impressionism’ died in 1926 at the age of 86. - [Fine Arts Theatre in Denton had long life before plans to reopen](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fine-arts-theatre-in-denton-had-long-life-before-plans-to-reopen/) - [ad_1] Before Denton had streaming, multiplexes or group chats debating what to watch on a Friday night, it had the Denton Square. And before the square’s moviegoing history settled into local memory, it flickered across storefronts, opera houses and downtown facades that kept changing names. That long arc of Denton cinema was the subject of - [Bandera artist to exhibit at Texas Masters art show](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/bandera-artist-to-exhibit-at-texas-masters-art-show/) - [ad_1] Bandera ceramic artist Vicky Phillips will showcase her work during the 23rd Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Invitational Show Memorial Day weekend at the YO Ranch Hotel in Kerrville. The three-day event, scheduled for May 22-24, will feature 23 artists and craftspeople from across Texas displaying works in mediums including ceramics, - [Ten artists serving life have a story to tell. It’s on the walls of this Center City art gallery.](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/ten-artists-serving-life-have-a-story-to-tell-its-on-the-walls-of-this-center-city-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] Listen to article • 0:00 min Keith Andrews has spent nearly 30 years making art while incarcerated in a state prison. It makes sense then that Andrews, 47, focuses on themes of time, isolation, and confinement. His painting, Defiant Mercy, is a portrait of a man who is chained to the soil, his face screaming - [Marin gallery exhibits self-portraits of county workers](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/marin-gallery-exhibits-self-portraits-of-county-workers/) - [ad_1] Supriya Menon insists she is not an artist. “I’m such a left-brained person,” said Menon, an information technology specialist for the Marin County government. However, Menon made a New Year’s resolution to try something that discomforts her. She got her opportunity when she joined a series of lunchtime art workshops at the Marin County - [Music education can make a difference for young people, if Baltimore City schools invest in it](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/music-education-can-make-a-difference-for-young-people-if-baltimore-city-schools-invest-in-it/) - [ad_1] The Lyric, a historic music venue in Mount Vernon, has hosted the likes of Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, and Prince in its 132 years of existence. Last November, that stage was the domain of Baltimore City Public School students who were performing at the Dream Big Celebration, the culmination of an arts competition highlighting - [Digital art trail in North York Moors showcases work of emerging artists](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/digital-art-trail-in-north-york-moors-showcases-work-of-emerging-artists/) - [ad_1] A new digital art and wellbeing trail across the North York Moors is putting student creativity in the spotlight. The project, titled ‘Wander’, is a collaboration between the North York Moors National Park Authority and The Northern School of Art, and features 48 original artworks created by students at the college’s Hartlepool campus. Visitors - [Nan Goldin turns her camera onto art history, and the results are an inspiration for any photographer wishing to reinvent themselves](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/nan-goldin-turns-her-camera-onto-art-history-and-the-results-are-an-inspiration-for-any-photographer-wishing-to-reinvent-themselves/) - [ad_1] Nan Goldin made her name capturing people in bedrooms and bathrooms, with harsh on-camera flash and unflinching honesty. But when her next exhibition opens at the Hayward Gallery this November, it won't center around the kind of intimate documentary work she's known for. Titled You Never Did Anything Wrong, the new show sees Goldin - [Football Art Prize announces 2026 shortlist with entries to be displayed in Sheffield](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/football-art-prize-announces-2026-shortlist-with-entries-to-be-displayed-in-sheffield/) - [ad_1] The Football Art Prize has announced its 2026 shortlist, selecting over 60 works from 900 entries by artists around the world. This prestigious competition invites artists to explore the passion, drama, and unity that football inspires across the globe. The 2026 Prize exhibition will see the shortlisted works go on display at Sheffield’s Millennium - [Award winners named for SUNY Fredonia art exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/award-winners-named-for-suny-fredonia-art-exhibition/) - [ad_1] Mathew Guerrero, pictured with the portraits from his “Familial” series, and Kaylee Gabalski, pictured with her stop-motion animation and mixed media cut-outs titled, “Bells of War,” were selected for awards as part of the “Hodge Podge” exhibition. Two student artists earned awards for their works in an exhibition at the State University of New - [Who Are The Top 10 German Art Collectors?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/who-are-the-top-10-german-art-collectors/) - [ad_1] Art Cologne 2015. Photo: Koelnmesse. Germany has one of the liveliest and most eclectic collector communities in the world. As Europe’s largest economy and most populous country, there’s a large number of art patrons with money to spend. Art Cologne, the world’s oldest and most important art fair, kicks off today with its press preview - [A Guide To Collecting Bob Dylan Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/a-guide-to-collecting-bob-dylan-art/) - [ad_1] Although prices for new Bob Dylan prints have gone up in recent years, with the same print The Horse, from Dylan’s 2010 series, rising in price from £1,500 in 2013 to £3,292 in 2022 on the primary market, a signed Bob Dylan print is not necessarily the best investment. Not only are some of - [Pace Gallery Lands Brancusi Estate on Eve of Potential $100 Million Sale](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/pace-gallery-lands-brancusi-estate-on-eve-of-potential-100-million-sale/) - [ad_1] Pace Gallery has scored the global representation of the Constantin Brancusi Estate, the mega-gallery said this morning. It will stage an exhibition by the pioneering modernist sculptor in London this fall, drawing from the estate’s archival material as well as independently sourced secondary market works. The show will be curated by the acclaimed art - [Why brands need to sweat the small stuff to go big](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/why-brands-need-to-sweat-the-small-stuff-to-go-big/) - [ad_1] Big is abundance. Big is flex. Big is power. Big is achievement. Our economy is built on Big. Our bonus depends on Big. Our egos feed on Big. And right now, going Big is having a very big moment. Because the drive to scale has just found the mother of all enablers. The power - [Greenport Artist & Chef Joseph Francis Elevates Knife Storage to Fine Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/greenport-artist-chef-joseph-francis-elevates-knife-storage-to-fine-art/) - [ad_1] Joseph Francis was going through a tough stretch when he had his first creative epiphany. Francis had been working as a chef in New York for the better part of two decades, including stints at several high-profile Manhattan eateries. As anyone who has ever spent time in the kitchen of an upscale restaurant will - [Ukraine war stories captured in powerful art exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/ukraine-war-stories-captured-in-powerful-art-exhibition/) - [ad_1] A SALTASH artist who has spent the last four years painting portraits of Ukrainians affected by war is set to showcase her powerful work in Cornwall later this month – including a moving tribute to fallen Cornish humanitarian volunteer Christopher Parry. Fine artist Louise Pasterfield will open her exhibition, Colour and Courage, at St - [Art Review: "The Rip in Her Sleeve" and "Iliana Arocho: Drawings" at Maiden Lane Gallery in Kingston](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/art-review-the-rip-in-her-sleeve-and-iliana-arocho-drawings-at-maiden-lane-gallery-in-kingston/) - [ad_1] Each season harbors a cherished secret, and the annual display of cherry blossoms are reminiscent of a sentimental phraseology from the study of Japanese aesthetics: mono no aware, or the pathos of beauty. As the quixotic odors and elegant aura of springtime flora transport our collective soul into elated realms, this sensual mood naturally - [Fen to Fire immersive digital art installation now open at March Library](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/fen-to-fire-immersive-digital-art-installation-now-open-at-march-library/) - [ad_1] A new immersive digital art installation is now open at March Library. Fen to Fire brings the Late Bronze Age Must Farm settlement to life using cutting-edge digital archaeology techniques, including 3D modelling, motion capture, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), created by digital artist Dr Guy Schofield, working with young people from Cromwell Community College - [Gallery at the heart of Changfeng mixed-use development opens to the public](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/gallery-at-the-heart-of-changfeng-mixed-use-development-opens-to-the-public/) - [ad_1] Jia Art, a new gallery designed by Foster + Partners, has opened its doors. The building is an integral part of the practice’s concept masterplan for the Changfeng mixed-use development in Shanghai’s Putuo District. Located on the recently completed southern plot of the development, the gallery sits at the intersection of two primary axes - [Exclusive: Nandy sits down with Getty boss to unlock investment](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/exclusive-nandy-sits-down-with-getty-boss-to-unlock-investment/) - [ad_1] The Culture Secretary is to sit down with the chief executive of the Los Angeles-based Getty Foundation, to explore whether it can expand its support into “communities across the UK”. Lisa Nandy will discuss the extent to which the foundation could give beyond its usual focus on “flagship national institutions”, in order to help - [Wallace Collection review: Admit it, art snobs, Winston Churchill was a surprisingly decent painter](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/wallace-collection-review-admit-it-art-snobs-winston-churchill-was-a-surprisingly-decent-painter-2/) - [ad_1] On the evidence, though, of Winston Churchill: The Painter, he was hardly as bad as all that. On occasion, he was even surprisingly decent (which is something I never thought I’d write), as demonstrated by a room here of Moroccan landscapes – including a view of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech that achieved £8.3m - [I revisited Tumblr’s concept art archives, and I don't want to leave](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/i-revisited-tumblrs-concept-art-archives-and-i-dont-want-to-leave/) - [ad_1] After recently searching for good art reference websites, I was a little taken aback that Tumblr is still a thing, as it apparently still gets around 140 million monthly active users. Back in the early 2010s, these pages were a wealth of creative inspiration, and now it seems they’re still alive, after all, the - [Loveland artist brings colorful, bold florals to new Fort Collins gallery exhibit](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/loveland-artist-brings-colorful-bold-florals-to-new-fort-collins-gallery-exhibit/) - [ad_1] If she’s not in her garden with her flowers, Annie O’Brien Gonzales is probably painting them. The Loveland resident specializes in expressive and abstract acrylic and mixed media paintings of floral arrangements, often from her own expansive garden. “It’s just my favorite thing to paint,” O’Brien Gonzales said. “ … Obviously, I enjoy color. - [LMH Fine Art Students Bring Spring to the Chapel](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/lmh-fine-art-students-bring-spring-to-the-chapel/) - [ad_1] She added that exhibiting at LMH has been “a great opportunity to integrate and showcase our subject within college, and celebrate the arts as a diverse form of learning and engaging with the world.” Grace hopes that the cohort can continue to integrate the arts within LMH, and display more student artwork within college - [This artist crafts magical shroom people using pencils and pastels.](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-artist-crafts-magical-shroom-people-using-pencils-and-pastels/) - [ad_1] Rossana Castellino is an Italian illustrator and jewellery maker whose charming mixed-media artworks are mainly crafted using pencils and pastels. Her creations move between nature and fantasy, often focusing on quiet introspective atmospheres. Below, she tells us about five examples of her work. If you're inspired, check out our guide to the best pastel - [Beyond Pong: why digital art matters | Art and design](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/beyond-pong-why-digital-art-matters-art-and-design/) - [ad_1] The first electronic general-purpose computer, the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer), was built at the University of Pennsylvania between 1941 and 1946. It was designed to calculate the range of heavy artillery for the US army. The size of a couple of rooms, it had thousands of components and millions of hand-soldered connections. - [Sainsbury Centre receives one of largest ever UK museum donations - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/sainsbury-centre-receives-one-of-largest-ever-uk-museum-donations-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] The Sainsbury Centre, an art museum in the east of England, has received a £91.2m donation from the British politician and businessman David Sainsbury through Gatsby, his charitable foundation. The money will be used to renovate the grade II* building, which was designed by Norman Foster and completed in 1978. It is one of - [New festival-inspired exhibition at Gallery Oldham](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/new-festival-inspired-exhibition-at-gallery-oldham/) - [ad_1] From May 23, visitors to Gallery Oldham will be able to enjoy Oldham Wakes!, an exhibition inspired by 'wakes weeks'. Wakes weeks were a tradition when factories would shut down, and families would enjoy a break in the summer. This vibrant new exhibition inspired by the traditions of festivals, carnivals and community celebrations will - [Deodato Arte opens in L'Aquila: new contemporary art gallery in the | inItaly | True Italian Experience](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/deodato-arte-opens-in-laquila-new-contemporary-art-gallery-in-the-initaly-true-italian-experience/) - [ad_1] Deodato Arte launches in L'Aquila Date: 21 May 2026 — Location: via Marrelli 8, historic centre of L'Aquila. Deodato Arte has opened a new gallery in the centre of L'Aquila, extending its footprint within the Italian contemporary art scene. The venue is designed as an active hub for exhibitions, performances and cultural initiatives aimed - [I went to Reggio Emilia for the art, Kate Middleton went for education, and we both discovered something amazing](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/i-went-to-reggio-emilia-for-the-art-kate-middleton-went-for-education-and-we-both-discovered-something-amazing/) - [ad_1] I've got to come clean. A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to the Northern Italian town of Reggio Emilia for an art show. And honestly, I'd never heard of it. On my return, I took a deep breath and prepared to explain to friends where I'd been. But then last week Catherine, - [South Asian show at carwright Hall draws new Bradford audiences](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/south-asian-show-at-carwright-hall-draws-new-bradford-audiences/) - [ad_1] Walia said the exhibitions themes had also drawn visitors who may not otherwise have visited the gallery. 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Shape & Shift, a sculptural placemaking project by artist Tim Scrace, took place in Salisbury and invited passers-by to explore and reshape artwork in real time. Launched on Saturday, May 2, the project was facilitated by See Space Differently with - [Stark County student art recognized in Ohio governor's exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/stark-county-student-art-recognized-in-ohio-governors-exhibition/) - [ad_1] COLUMBUS − The artwork of nine Stark County students is on view online in the annual Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. 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BY SIBA KUMAR DAS, May 18th, 2026 “I’ve been frustrated by contemporary art and all these over-hyped artists, but Ben’s work is real.” So said a collector upon - [The rhythm of life: Capturing the stars, the moon and Earth - InReview](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/the-rhythm-of-life-capturing-the-stars-the-moon-and-earth-inreview/) - [ad_1] Art and music run in parallel streams for Peter Hudson, and have been a central focus since his teenage years. “As a teenager, I started playing music. Then art came into the curriculum at school and all of a sudden there were things I could do,” he tells InReview. “I went to art college - [Living in London | Royal College of Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/living-in-london-royal-college-of-art/) - [ad_1] Transport for London, or TfL, is the local government body responsible for the public transport network in London. As well as the tube, they oversee buses, overground trains, taxis, trams, cycle hire and river boats. 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The private scholarship ceremony was hosted by - [China’s main event for International Museum Day opens in Hohhot](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/chinas-main-event-for-international-museum-day-opens-in-hohhot/) - [ad_1] Students observe a Buddha statue at the Dunhuang Art Gallery, part of the Dunhuang Academy, during a themed study tour event in Lanzhou, Northwest China's Gansu Province, on May 18, 2026, International Museum Day. Photo: VCG China celebrated the 2026 International Museum Day on Monday, with its flagship national event centered at the Inner - [Is Art Still a Safe Haven Asset? Outlook & Analysis 2025](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/is-art-still-a-safe-haven-asset-outlook-analysis-2025/) - [ad_1] Christie’s is one of the most important and prestigious auction houses in the world, founded in London in 1766, and specialized in the sale of artworks, collectibles, and luxury goods. 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Watson Bequest Fund. Featured artists include Arthur Melville, Charles Hodge Mackie, JD Fergusson, Anne Redpath, Eric Schilsky, Joan Eardley, James Cumming, Eduardo Paolozzi, Elizabeth Blackadder, Will Maclean, Alison Watt and Leena Nammari. Jean Fletcher Watson (1877-1974) was an Edinburgh resident - [Art of Storytelling - WILMA magazine](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/art-of-storytelling-wilma-magazine/) - [ad_1] Three Wilmington women are transforming the world of books. JESSICA TOBIN runs Burning Pages, Wilmington’s only independent bookstore specializing in romantasy books. HEATHER SETZLER narrates audiobooks in a variety of genres. And ANGELA FERNOT illustrates books and produces a local comic book anthology. Wilmington artist and book illustrator ANGELA FERNOT describes herself as being - [MFA students featured in exhibition at AD&A Museum](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/mfa-students-featured-in-exhibition-at-ada-museum/) - [ad_1] Graduating artists in UC Santa Barbara’s Master of Fine Arts will show their work in the exhibition “Fault Lines” at the Art, Design & Architecture Museum (May 23–Jun 7). 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It’s - [At the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp a major exhibition on Antony Gormley, with more than one hundred works](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/at-the-royal-museum-of-fine-arts-in-antwerp-a-major-exhibition-on-antony-gormley-with-more-than-one-hundred-works/) - [ad_1] by Redazione , published on 18/05/2026 Categories: Exhibitions / Disclaimer From May 23 to Sept. 20, 2026, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to British sculptor Antony Gormley, featuring more than 100 works. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) welcomes Antony Gormley. Geestgrond, which - [Inside Rolls-Royce’s Boldest Art Car Yet With Cyril Kongo](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/inside-rolls-royces-boldest-art-car-yet-with-cyril-kongo/) - [ad_1] Cyril Kongo has built an unlikely but compelling bridge between street art and the luxury automotive industry, transforming some of the world’s most exclusive vehicles into collectible works of art. Best known for his roots in Paris’ underground graffiti scene of the 1980s, Kongo has since collaborated with marquee automotive brands including Porsche, bringing - [Warsaw Art Fair 2025. | Contemporary Lynx](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/warsaw-art-fair-2025-contemporary-lynx/) - [ad_1] At the end of November, Warsaw once again transforms into the vibrant heart of the Polish art scene. The event’s unique atmosphere stems from this juxtaposition, with modern perspectives meeting old masters, and digital installations standing beside fine engraving and sculpture. Taking place at the EXPO XXI Trade and Exhibition Centre, the 22nd Warsaw - [Family-owned Harrogate independent gallery unveils new exhibition of 'hidden resources'](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/family-owned-harrogate-independent-gallery-unveils-new-exhibition-of-hidden-resources/) - [ad_1] A new exhibition inspired partly by the mystic visions of artists like Marc Chagall has been launched at one of Harrogate’s leading independent art galleries. No Other Land: Hidden Treasures, which will run at 108 Fine Art at 16 Cold Bath Road until June 6, features recent work by the emerging contemporary painter Morgan - [Dubai unveils plans for region's first museum of digital art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/dubai-unveils-plans-for-regions-first-museum-of-digital-art/) - [ad_1] Dubai has announced plans for the Museum of Digital Art – the region's first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies. Located within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Zabeel District expansion project, the new institution represents a significant step in the evolution and expansion of Dubai's museum sector. The development of the - [National Gallery takes art to town centres](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/national-gallery-takes-art-to-town-centres/) - [ad_1] A nationwide touring initiative by the National Gallery is transforming everyday public spaces into open-air galleries for residents across the UK Masterpieces from the National Gallery are being displayed in the London suburb of Croydon as part of a travelling project designed to bring art closer to local communities. High-quality reproductions of works by - [The British artists who battled the Nazis with paint](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/the-british-artists-who-battled-the-nazis-with-paint/) - [ad_1] The AI’s first Bulletin defined its aim as “The International unity of artists against Imperialist War, War on the Soviet Union, Fascism and Colonial Oppression”, and outlined the following practical measures: The uniting of all artists, in Great Britain, sympathetic with these aims, into working units ready to execute posters, illustrations, cartoons, book-jackets, banners, - [National Art Museum presents vibrant exhibition within World Urban Forum](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/national-art-museum-presents-vibrant-exhibition-within-world-urban-forum/) - [ad_1] The exhibition titled "Chronicle of the City of Winds: Baku in the Works of Artists from the 19th to 21st Centuries" has opened its doors at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, AzerNEWS reports. The event is organized jointly by the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and the Azerbaijan National Art Museum. The exhibition displays the historical, architectural, and - [Reserve today your free tickets for the popular Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/reserve-today-your-free-tickets-for-the-popular-pavilions-of-harrogate-decorative-antiques-fine-art-fair/) - [ad_1] The hugely popular Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair will take place this summer from June 12th – 14th. This will be the major art and antiques fair of the summer in the North of England and a highlight for connoisseurs, collectors and interior designers. With a vast range of high-quality - [AI art apps that make creativity easy](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/ai-art-apps-that-make-creativity-easy/) - [ad_1] What's the story Creating art has never been this easy and fun, thanks to AI-powered tools for everyone, even for those who cannot draw a stick figure. If you want one app that combines fun, creativity, and amazing results, here are some worth exploring. These tools democratize art creation by letting you create visually - [Wonder Gallery Debuts in Coney Island With Vintage Photos and Mini Zines](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/wonder-gallery-debuts-in-coney-island-with-vintage-photos-and-mini-zines/) - [ad_1] The new art gallery explores the neighborhood’s cultural history. The Wonder Gallery, a collaboration between Parachute Literary Arts and the Coney Island History Project, opens May 23 at the History Project’s Exhibit Center beside the landmark Wonder Wheel in Coney Island. 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Launched by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the museum - [From the Streets to the Gallery: Los Angeles: A Visual Lineage, A Closing Reflection](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/from-the-streets-to-the-gallery-los-angeles-a-visual-lineage-a-closing-reflection/) - [ad_1] Four artists trace the visual lineage of Los Angeles graffiti, from Cholo writing and street photography to calligraphic abstraction, murals and contemporary West Coast culture. Four visionary artists, one exhibition, and more than half a century of graffiti history. 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The art world, of course, has been way ahead of the music biz, with the annual Turner - [Anish Kapoor at Palazzo Manfrin for 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Italy](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/anish-kapoor-at-palazzo-manfrin-for-61st-international-art-exhibition-of-la-biennale-di-venezia-italy/) - [ad_1] 21 April 2026 Book Tickets Here “For a long time I'd been thinking of my work as potential architecture. I've always been convinced by the idea that to create new art you have to create new space.”– Anish Kapoor During the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Anish Kapoor presents an - [MetaKovan - ArtReview](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/metakovan-artreview/) - [ad_1] The NFT explosion would have been quieter if it hadn’t been for Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5,000 Days becoming the third most expensive artwork by a living artist ever sold at auction. But for that, someone had to buy it. MetaKovan, aka Vignesh Sundaresan, is not a conventional big-money art collector; until his winning - [Hastings Open returns to museum and gallery in 2026](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/hastings-open-returns-to-museum-and-gallery-in-2026/) - [ad_1] Hastings Open will take place at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery in 2026, celebrating emerging and established artists from the South East. Founded in 2020, the exhibition includes work in painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, video and other media. 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ReformARTsi calls on the Malaysian government to commit to consistent financing for arts and culture, specifically to allocate at least a minimum of 0.1% of our annual national budget to the development of the sector. Beginning with Budget 2026, it - [Did a hitman kill a New York gallerist? Art world rocked by murder-for-hire trial | New York](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/did-a-hitman-kill-a-new-york-gallerist-art-world-rocked-by-murder-for-hire-trial-new-york/) - [ad_1] In the early morning hours of 14 January 2024, a hitman slipped into the renowned New York City gallerist Brent Sikkema’s Rio de Janeiro townhouse. The alleged assassin, Alejandro Triana Prevez, grabbed a kitchen knife and traveled to Sikkema’s upstairs bedroom. An altercation unfolded near the bedroom door. As Sikkema, 75, struggled for his - [Plymouth museum and art gallery The Box in 'record-breaking year'](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/plymouth-museum-and-art-gallery-the-box-in-record-breaking-year/) - [ad_1] The Box said the Beryl Cook exhibition had welcomed 52,000 visitors with nine weeks of its 18-week run remaining. It said 45% of those travelled from across the country, which it said demonstrated its "remarkable reach and its impact on Plymouth's visitor economy". Pomery said it was "wonderful" to see people "turning up in - [The best iPad drawing apps for sketching, painting and more](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/the-best-ipad-drawing-apps-for-sketching-painting-and-more/) - [ad_1] The best iPad art apps 2026 can turn any tablet into a portable studio, letting you sketch, paint, and experiment wherever you are. 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Retrospectrum, the acclaimed retrospective exhibition chronicling 18 years of the folk legend, opens for free at Castle Fine Art and runs from Saturday 16th May to Sunday 2nd August. Bob Dylan's 2018 artwork 'Railroad Crossings' Retrospectrum has previously been showcased at Shanghai’s Modern - [If fashion is art, why doesn’t CNZ fund it?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/if-fashion-is-art-why-doesnt-cnz-fund-it/) - [ad_1] Is it fair that fashion designers are left out in the cold? The declaration was proclaimed by Vogue and The Costume Institute: fashion is art. And there it was, greeting guests at the Aotearoa Art Fair: mourning dresses by Yuki Kihara subverting the colonial gaze. Upstairs you could find exhibitions of jewellery, kete and - [Combining wildly different influences led to these unique animal-machine creature designs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/combining-wildly-different-influences-led-to-these-unique-animal-machine-creature-designs/) - [ad_1] Throughout my life I’ve taken inspiration from the Combine in Half-Life 2. The creatures from that universe have this brilliant blend of insect and machine, to the point where it’s impossible to tell if it’s a machine-augmented bug or the other. For my Shimmer line up, I wanted to capture that same feeling but - [Masterpiece of modern British art at risk of leaving the UK](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/masterpiece-of-modern-british-art-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk/) - [ad_1] The painting has been valued at more than £1.7 million Export bar is to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the painting An export bar has been placed on a painting by modern British artist, Howard Hodgkin in an effort to save the masterpiece for the nation. Following expert advice, - [Lucy Liu Paints the ‘Emotional Truth’ of Family Memories](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/lucy-liu-paints-the-emotional-truth-of-family-memories/) - [ad_1] At the heart of Lucy Liu’s new show at Alisan Fine Arts in New York is a portrait of a family. Parents pose behind three young children in an idyllic park, the picture of domestic togetherness. Yet, the image resists clarity. The figures’ faces dissolve into a blur, their outlines waver as though half-remembered - [Adelaide’s Tarnanthi is going on tour](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/adelaides-tarnanthi-is-going-on-tour/) - [ad_1] Tarnanthi is breaking out of Adelaide, with the Art Gallery of South Australia’s annual exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heading out for a national tour from July. The touring exhibition follows on from Too Deadly, the 10th anniversary survey that took place last year, and includes more than 30 works from the - [Plastic bottle tops become art for Romsey Festival](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/plastic-bottle-tops-become-art-for-romsey-festival/) - [ad_1] Transition Town Romsey collected the bottle tops with the help of a number of organisations, groups and individuals in and around Romsey, after receiving a Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) Councillors’ Community Grant. The project, which started in March, aims to highlight the issue of plastic waste, particularly as it ends up in oceans - [Exhibition celebrating work of master potter](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/exhibition-celebrating-work-of-master-potter/) - [ad_1] AN EXHIBITION Exhibition celebrating the life and work of master potter William De Morgan is being held by Cotswold auctioneers Kinghams. William De Morgan (1839-1917) was one of the leading exponents of the British Arts & Crafts movement. His pottery is as revered today as it was in his lifetime. A lifelong friend - [How do you photograph history that people would rather forget, or grief that has no shape? 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Sangam re-imagines Hindu mythology, depicting the divine union between a Gandharva (a celestial musician) and an Apsara (a celestial dancer). I portrayed the Gandharva with traditional equine features and a four armed anatomy to balance a monumental, - [Penticton artist's hockey exhibition taking over Kelowna Art Gallery during Memorial Cup](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/penticton-artists-hockey-exhibition-taking-over-kelowna-art-gallery-during-memorial-cup/) - [ad_1] As Memorial Cup fever grips the city, the Kelowna Art Gallery is stepping onto the ice with Wackem Sackem, a high-octane pop-up exhibition by Penticton-based artist and player Glenn Clark. Running concurrently with the tournament from May 21 to 31, this 11-day takeover brings Canada’s national pastime to life right across the street from - [May art auctions: Three pieces could sell for $100 million each](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/may-art-auctions-three-pieces-could-sell-for-100-million-each/) - [ad_1] A large-scale Jackson Pollock drip painting titled, "Number 7A, 1948." Crystal Lau | CNBC A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Nearly $2 billion worth of art will come - [No Regrets: Artists Decide To Sell Buffalo’s Legendary Hitching Post Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/no-regrets-artists-decide-to-sell-buffalos-legendary-hitching-post-gallery/) - [ad_1] It isn't easy to retire after 30 years of running an art gallery that has been a longstanding fixture in the Buffalo community. But father-and-son artists William and Hugh Jennings quietly closed the doors of the Hitching Post Gallery earlier this month. 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Art remains the top-performing collectable - [Father and son launch new art consultancy business](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/father-and-son-launch-new-art-consultancy-business/) - [ad_1] A father and son team have started a new business specialising in art consultancy. Kevin Lines, an experienced auctioneer and picture specialist, has launched Lines & Son alongside his son Freddy earlier this month. It is an independent consultancy offering services in paintings, fine art and estate collections across Norfolk. As part of this - [Fabio Adani investigates the perception of reality in his exhibition at Salamon Fine Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/fabio-adani-investigates-the-perception-of-reality-in-his-exhibition-at-salamon-fine-art/) - [ad_1] by Redazione , published on 17/05/2026 Categories: Exhibitions / Disclaimer From May 16 to June 4, 2026, Salamon Fine Art gallery in Milan is hosting Fabio Adani's solo exhibition Silentium fin che parli. 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It will feature work by artists and makers from Pembrokeshire and West Wales in a variety of mediums including painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery and mixed media. A special public launch - [Group creates hidden gem art gallery in Essex seaside town](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/group-creates-hidden-gem-art-gallery-in-essex-seaside-town/) - [ad_1] The Essex town is often considered like any other seaside town that has seen better days and is often criticised for not having enough free or creative things for people to do. But tucked away in the town centre is a hidden gem aiming to change that. Clacton Arts Centre (CAC), founded in late - [Easter School Holiday Adventures at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/easter-school-holiday-adventures-at-shrewsbury-museum-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] 31/03/2026 - Permalink Related topics: Leisure, culture and heritage Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is offering a wide range of family fun activities over the Easter school holiday including hands-on activities, creative workshops and unforgettable experiences for children of all ages. 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Artificial intelligence–generated content (AIGC) and virtual reality (VR) are reshaping the production, dissemination, and aesthetic experience of traditional art, yet a systematic understanding of how they interact with core artistic principles—such as brush–ink logic, spatial conception, and aesthetic intentionality—remains limited. - [Kenneth Griffin, Finance Titan and Retail-Investor Bogeyman, Beat Out the DAO to Buy the U.S. Constitution at Sotheby’s](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/kenneth-griffin-finance-titan-and-retail-investor-bogeyman-beat-out-the-dao-to-buy-the-u-s-constitution-at-sothebys/) - [ad_1] Billionaire art collector and financier Kenneth Griffin has stepped forward to confirm he is the new owner of the rare copy of the U.S. Constitution that sold for a record-shattering $43.2 million at Sotheby’s last night. 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Mintus is the first FCA authorised company to launch art fractionalisation in the UK. This partnership with Amergeris will allow it to expand its exposure to investors across - [Wine & art liaison, on which increasingly more wineries invest, evolves into collecting](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/wine-art-liaison-on-which-increasingly-more-wineries-invest-evolves-into-collecting/) - [ad_1] In a moment like the current one, when wine seeks and must assert its distinct identity as a cultural beverage, its association with other forms of creation - from art to music, from theater to poetry - has become increasingly compelling and widespread. Many wineries embarked on this path years ago, and more recently, - [Magnificent London museum named the best in the UK](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/magnificent-london-museum-named-the-best-in-the-uk/) - [ad_1] In a list by The Times, the outlet's chief art critic, Laura Freeman, named the UK's nine best museums, including the V&A and Jupiter Artland in Edinburgh. Freeman shares that each spot featured on the list holds a place in her heart, with some chosen for personal resonance and others because they have "never - [Dubai unveils region's first museum dedicated to digital art - ARN News Centre](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/dubai-unveils-regions-first-museum-dedicated-to-digital-art-arn-news-centre/) - [ad_1] Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has announced the launch of Museum of Digital Art (MODA). In a post on social media platform X, she said the move "reflects Dubai’s forward-looking cultural vision and its belief that creativity and innovation sit at the core of - [Pamela Bryan and Julia Campbell Carter Bring New Orleans Rhythm to London](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/pamela-bryan-and-julia-campbell-carter-bring-new-orleans-rhythm-to-london/) - [ad_1] Pamela Bryan of Octavia Art Gallery and London curator Julia Campbell Carter unite five international artists in a cross-cultural exhibition of memory, movement and resilience. Founder of Octavia Art Gallery, New Orleans, Pamela Bryan, and London-based curator and art advisor Julia Campbell Carter present Rhythm in the Blues, a contemporary group exhibition at 14 - [New state-of-the-art milk factory to deliver hundreds of jobs to West Bromwich](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/new-state-of-the-art-milk-factory-to-deliver-hundreds-of-jobs-to-west-bromwich/) - [ad_1] Mayor Richard Parker has toured the region’s latest investment project - a new state-of-the-art milk and dairy processing factory, set to create 200 jobs in West Bromwich. Freshways, the UK’s largest independent dairy supplier, has invested £25 million in the facility, which will pasteurise and package almost 900 million pints of fresh milk a - [New York Is About to Sell $3 Billion in Art. 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After Nicholas Cullinan—the director of the British Museum, who, in his first two years on the job, has already boldly transformed the institution into something bloody exciting again—gave remarks, I was introduced to one - [Feil Organization Partners with Layer to Bring Digital Artworks to Historic Buildings in Union Square and Gramercy Park](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/feil-organization-partners-with-layer-to-bring-digital-artworks-to-historic-buildings-in-union-square-and-gramercy-park/) - [ad_1] NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / The Feil Organization, a leading national real estate investment firm, has partnered with Layer, the art and technology company shaping the future of digital art, to bring the work of top digital artists to its historic Manhattan buildings at 853 Broadway in - [Go big or go home: how The Lost Giants revived the ancient art of goliath-making | Art and design](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/go-big-or-go-home-how-the-lost-giants-revived-the-ancient-art-of-goliath-making-art-and-design/) - [ad_1] This New Year’s Eve, environmentalist and author Lisa Schneidau did something she had never done before. She welcomed in 2026 with giants. “At a certain time of the evening, they started appearing from all over the town. Then everyone flooded out of their houses and congregated into a massive procession of giants and lights - [Quantum Art Secures $100M to Advance Its Trapped-Ion Quantum Systems](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/quantum-art-secures-100m-to-advance-its-trapped-ion-quantum-systems/) - [ad_1] Insider Brief Quantum Art has raised $100 million in Series A funding to scale its trapped-ion quantum computing platform and accelerate commercialization of its multi-core architecture. The new investment supports development of the 1,000-qubit Perspective system, prototypes of the company’s third-generation 2D architecture, and continued technical milestones including a 200-ion controlled chain. The round - [Indah Gallery Art Exhibition: Mark Russell Jones “Hearing the Quiet”](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/indah-gallery-art-exhibition-mark-russell-jones-hearing-the-quiet/) - [ad_1] Central Coast native Mark Russell Jones’ large-scale, ethereal paintings invite us to pause, exhale, and reflect on both our inner and outer landscapes with a fresh perspective. “My work explores the space between abstraction and representation through a process of layering, editing, and reduction. The resulting images evoke a sense of memory and atmosphere—moments - [Latifa bint Mohammed Unveils Museum of Digital Art in DIFC, Dubai’s First Landmark Hub for Culture, Technology and Innovation](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/latifa-bint-mohammed-unveils-museum-of-digital-art-in-difc-dubais-first-landmark-hub-for-culture-technology-and-innovation/) - [ad_1] Sheikha Latifa said, “The Museum of Digital Art reflects Dubai’s long-term vision of culture as a catalyst for innovation, knowledge, and human connection. As the first institution of its kind in the region, it marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Dubai’s cultural ecosystem and reinforces our commitment to shaping a future where - [There are far more radical forms of digital art than the dead end of NFTs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/there-are-far-more-radical-forms-of-digital-art-than-the-dead-end-of-nfts-240/) - [ad_1] With a focus entirely on commercialism, NFTs are the most boring form of digital art being developed, writes Phineas Harper. Last month, a collaborative online art project created on Reddit took the internet by storm. The vast interactive artwork, called Place, allowed anyone to lay coloured tiles on its enormous canvas one pixel at a - [Bucks Art Weeks: Countywide 'festival of creativity' returns](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/bucks-art-weeks-countywide-festival-of-creativity-returns/) - [ad_1] Back with a bang, the popular event will offer the public a peek behind the scenes of the local creative scene. Over 300 venues will throw open their doors from June 6 to 21, promising an "unprecedented" variety of work, spanning traditional fine art and contemporary sculpture to hand-fired ceramics, jewellery, and digital media. - [Luxembourg fund Alpha Star invests USD 1 Million in Art Recognition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/luxembourg-fund-alpha-star-invests-usd-1-million-in-art-recognition/) - [ad_1] Art Recognition, a Zurich-based pioneer in AI art authentication, has secured a strategic investment of USD 1 million from Alpha Star, a leading Luxembourg-based investment fund focused on innovative companies in the art market. The funds and partnership fuel the company's growth. Leveraging its proprietary technology, powered by machine learning and computer vision techniques, - [Delcy Morelos unveils earthy pavilion in London’s Barbican Sculpture Court](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/delcy-morelos-unveils-earthy-pavilion-in-londons-barbican-sculpture-court/) - [ad_1] origo, an earthy ovular pavilion, has been installed in the Barbican’s Sculpture Court in London. It marks the first artwork to display in the court in 10 years. With the artwork, Colombian artist Delcy Morelos investigates indigenous South American materiality in an immersive, multisensory experience. The idea for the pavilion is rooted in Morelos’s - [Manchester shows Bob Dylan's art 60 years after Judas heckle](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/manchester-shows-bob-dylans-art-60-years-after-judas-heckle/) - [ad_1] Sixty years after Bob Dylan was infamously heckled as a "Judas" at a Manchester concert, his artwork is being exhibited in the city. The American musician attracted fame as an acoustic folk performer in the early 1960s, with songs Blowin' In the Wind, Like A Rolling Stone and The Times They Are A-Changin'. However - [CR’s guide to the 2026 UK degree shows](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/crs-guide-to-the-2026-uk-degree-shows/) - [ad_1] Over the coming months, universities and design schools up and down the country will be celebrating the work of their 2026 graduates – and, as ever, we’ve got the lowdown on when and where these showcases are taking place. For CR’s audience, these shows remain one of the best opportunities to spot emerging talent - [Top 10 Most Investable Luxury Watches](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/top-10-most-investable-luxury-watches/) - [ad_1] Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic luxury watches ever created. Known for its classic design, high-quality materials, and exceptional durability, the Submariner is an investment-grade timepiece that has stood the test of time. The watch features a stainless steel case, rotating bezel, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, which all add to its rugged - [Artist says debut gallery showcase is "a privilege"](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/artist-says-debut-gallery-showcase-is-a-privilege/) - [ad_1] A LICHFIELD artist says being given the chance to make her showcase her work in a local gallery is “a privilege”. Molly Beard’s work is currently featuring at The Courtyard Fine Art Lounge. The 32-year-old artist and illustrator uses a mixed media of gouache, watercolour, marker pens, pencils and ink as she “captures life’s - [Dubai unveils plans for a dazzling new Museum of Digital Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/dubai-unveils-plans-for-a-dazzling-new-museum-of-digital-art/) - [ad_1] MODA will be a landmark feature of the new DIFC Zabeel District Dubai’s arts and culture section is getting an exciting new addition: a Museum of Digital Art (MODA). Unveiled by HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the Museum of Digital Art is - [Museum of Digital Art: New landmark in Dubai's DIFC is region’s first-of-its-kind](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/museum-of-digital-art-new-landmark-in-dubais-difc-is-regions-first-of-its-kind/) - [ad_1] Dubai is set for an addition to its cultural landscape as Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), launched the Museum of Digital Art (Moda). It is set to be the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies. Located within the - [Para verte mejor, en todo tiempo](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/para-verte-mejor-en-todo-tiempo/) - [ad_1] This exhibition continues Nadia Hernández’s exploration of memory and its relationship to personal, historical and shared experience. Drawing on her own stories, Venezuelan cultural archives, and the diasporic conditions that shape her sense of belonging, her works often take the form of textiles, paintings and multidisciplinary installations. For this Sydney premiere, Hernández presents an - [971 Art Gallery Boosts Dubai's Position as a Global Hub for Luxury](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/971-art-gallery-boosts-dubais-position-as-a-global-hub-for-luxury/) - [ad_1] United Arab Emirates, 16th May 2026 - Dubai's luxury art market continues to attract international collectors and investors as 971 Art Gallery expands its presence with a curated portfolio of contemporary art masterpieces, large-scale photography, mixed-media installations, and investment-grade artworks from globally recognized artists. Located at the Art of Living Mall in Umm Suqeim, - [Yale Art Gallery Acquires Monumental August Sander Photography Archive](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/yale-art-gallery-acquires-monumental-august-sander-photography-archive/) - [ad_1] The Yale University Art Gallery has secured a monumental victory for global art history by acquiring the complete set of August Sander's landmark photographic achievement, "People of the 20th Century." This sprawling, ambitious archive functions as a hauntingly precise sociological census of German society during an era of unprecedented political and cultural upheaval. The - [The rotating horse optical illusion is just as perplexing in real life](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/the-rotating-horse-optical-illusion-is-just-as-perplexing-in-real-life/) - [ad_1] There are countless optical illusions on the internet, but one that has haunted us here at Creative Bloq for years is the humble rotating horse. If you're an optical illusion fan, you've likely seen the spinning equine making the rounds already, but what if I told you this viral phenomenon has come to life? - [UHI Moray’s Moray School of Art in Elgin offering places for University of the Arts London Diplomas in Art, Design and Media as well as Creative Practice: Art, Design, Communication](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/uhi-morays-moray-school-of-art-in-elgin-offering-places-for-university-of-the-arts-london-diplomas-in-art-design-and-media-as-well-as-creative-practice-art-design-communication/) - [ad_1] UHI Moray is offering students the skills, experience and focus required to create and progress in the field of art. UHI Moray’s Moray School of Art, Elgin, has 12 places available-a-year for the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media; and another 24 places for - [Exhibition explores woman who shaped Edinburgh’s fine art collection](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/exhibition-explores-woman-who-shaped-edinburghs-fine-art-collection/) - [ad_1] Saturday May 16th 2026 Curator Dr Helen Scott looking at oil painting Relief at the Jean F. Watson exhibition Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson The free exhibition, Jean F. Watson: An Artistic Legacy, opens at the City Art Centre from Saturday 16 May until Sunday 4 October 2026. It showcases over 40 - [Explore 6 World Cup-inspired exhibits coming to Kansas City museums | KCUR](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/explore-6-world-cup-inspired-exhibits-coming-to-kansas-city-museums-kcur/) - [ad_1] The world’s largest soccer tournament is coming to Kansas City this summer, and the whole metro is preparing. In addition to food, drinks, and family-friendly activities waiting for World Cup visitors, Kansas City also has plenty to offer when it comes to art, history and culture. Residents and newcomers can get in the spirit - [AI Video Face Swap brings a new light to digital art in seconds](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/ai-video-face-swap-brings-a-new-light-to-digital-art-in-seconds/) - [ad_1] Video face swap https://videofaceswap.io/ has experienced mounting demand as more people seek quicker and easier ways to produce digital media for personal, entertainment, social media, and business purposes. Today, AI-based applications give any user the ability to produce compelling videos that alter faces in a matter of seconds without expert editing knowledge, access to - [Jobs available near Leamington now: Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, WCG, and more | Local News | News | Leamington Nub News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/jobs-available-near-leamington-now-leamington-spa-art-gallery-museum-wcg-and-more-local-news-news-leamington-nub-news/) - [ad_1] Here is a list of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Warwick. And if your business is hiring, why not place an advertisement on our jobs page? Click here to find out more. Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum currently have a vacancy for a - [Memorial Art Gallery to accept donations for Art & Treasures Sale](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/memorial-art-gallery-to-accept-donations-for-art-treasures-sale/) - [ad_1] Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The MAG Council soon will accept donations for its Art & Treasures Sale. Gently used antiques, fine art, china, porcelain, silver, crystal, jewelry, housewares, notions, books and small furniture may be dropped off at the Memorial Art Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 1, or from 10 a.m. - [How to donate to the Memorial Art Gallery Art & Treasures Sale](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/how-to-donate-to-the-memorial-art-gallery-art-treasures-sale/) - [ad_1] Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Sat, May 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC The MAG Council soon will accept donations for its Art & Treasures Sale. Gently used antiques, fine art, china, porcelain, silver, crystal, jewelry, housewares, notions, books and small furniture may be dropped off at the Memorial Art Gallery from 1 to 4 - [This artist captures J.R.R. Tolkien's hobbits and elves in a magical new light](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-artist-captures-j-r-r-tolkiens-hobbits-and-elves-in-a-magical-new-light/) - [ad_1] Nia Kovalevski is an illustrator based in Germany who focuses on character and story-driven imaginative realism. With an academic background in graphic design, German studies, and psychology, she now works mainly in games and publishing, such as Magic the Gathering, Brotherwise Games and Fantasy Flight Games. Here are four examples of her craft. She - ['Outstanding' geology of Black Country examined by artist](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/outstanding-geology-of-black-country-examined-by-artist/) - [ad_1] More than 420 million years of geological history in the West Midlands is being explored by an artist as part of a gallery residency. Stuart Whipps, who makes photography, films, and installations, is examining the area which stretches across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. The site was designated a Unesco global geopark in 2020, - [Summer at the Pearl Fincher Museum: Fun for the whole family starts June 13](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/summer-at-the-pearl-fincher-museum-fun-for-the-whole-family-starts-june-13/) - [ad_1] Summer at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is always fun for all ages, and this year is no exception! Make plans now to enjoy Summer Art Camps for ages 5 to 13, experience new exhibitions in the galleries including “Chromatica: A World in Color,” have hands-on fun in the Maker Space, and - [A tale of two Annas: Van Gogh’s favourite Whistler painting stars in Tate Britain show - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/a-tale-of-two-annas-van-goghs-favourite-whistler-painting-stars-in-tate-britain-show-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] James McNeill Whistler’s portrait of his mother, now his best-known painting, will be a highlight of Tate Britain’s exhibition on the artist. In December 1889 Vincent van Gogh wrote to his sister Wil that this striking picture of old age reminded him of their own mother: “When I think of Mother she too appears - [London's tallest door can be found at this Grade II listed art gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/londons-tallest-door-can-be-found-at-this-grade-ii-listed-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] – Staff Writer · 15 May, 2026 One of London’s most peculiar pieces of architecture comes in the form of a very tall green door, tucked away down a side street in St Giles. The enormous entryway in question can be found between Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden on Flitcroft Street, proudly standing - [This Spider-Gwen 3D Model Almost Looks Like 2D Digital Artwork](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-spider-gwen-3d-model-almost-looks-like-2d-digital-artwork/) - [ad_1] 缺点和星星一样多, shared on their ArtStation, a 3D Spider-Gwen they created for a figure in motion study. Looking at the still shots, you'd be forgiven if you assumed this was a 2D piece of digital artwork, because she really looks like she was lifted straight off a comic book page. You can see a video - [There are far more radical forms of digital art than the dead end of NFTs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/there-are-far-more-radical-forms-of-digital-art-than-the-dead-end-of-nfts-239/) - [ad_1] With a focus entirely on commercialism, NFTs are the most boring form of digital art being developed, writes Phineas Harper. Last month, a collaborative online art project created on Reddit took the internet by storm. The vast interactive artwork, called Place, allowed anyone to lay coloured tiles on its enormous canvas one pixel at a - [The Art-World Insider Who Went Too Far](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/the-art-world-insider-who-went-too-far/) - [ad_1] Bouvier’s father, Jean-Jacques, started as an apprentice at Natural Le Coultre in 1953. In 1982, he was able to buy the company. Yves, having dropped out of college, joined him, and brought his appetite for risk to the unlikely domain of freight. Bouvier combines a Calvinist reserve with a delight in doing the unthinkable. - [Broad Street Gallery set to open in historic Bungay building](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/broad-street-gallery-set-to-open-in-historic-bungay-building/) - [ad_1] Retired businessman and South Norfolk councillor Brendon Bernard and painter Barbara Bernard have taken on a building on Broad Street in Bungay, where they will host their debut exhibition. The pair said they decided to take the plunge after noticing the property was up for sale. The new art gallery is set to open - [Fine Arts Fiesta celebrates '70 trips around the square' in Wilkes-Barre](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fine-arts-fiesta-celebrates-70-trips-around-the-square-in-wilkes-barre/) - [ad_1] The Fine Arts Fiesta brings a vibrant celebration of the arts to Public Square in Wilkes-Barre every May. The four-day festival kicked off for the 70th year on Thursday. John Krupa of Hanover Township says the event shows just how artsy the Diamond City is. "I like how the Fine Arts Fiesta brings out - [Jake Wood apologises to Brighton gallery over AI images backlash](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/jake-wood-apologises-to-brighton-gallery-over-ai-images-backlash/) - [ad_1] Last week, Jake Wood unveiled his Icons series during a private viewing at Indelible Fine Art Gallery, in Jew Street, Brighton. The actor and artist, best known for his role as Max Branning in EastEnders, created 15 original pieces for the exhibition - each piece celebrating a different public figure. He described his art style as - [At Art Dubai 2026, digital art moves beyond NFTs to ask bigger questions about humanity](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/at-art-dubai-2026-digital-art-moves-beyond-nfts-to-ask-bigger-questions-about-humanity/) - [ad_1] Invisible laser landmarks. AI-generated claims over asteroids. Scaffolding wired into screens and computing systems. At Art Dubai 2026, digital art is no longer confined to NFTs or immersive spectacles. Instead, artists are using technology to question ownership, extraction, memory and humanity’s relationship with the systems it increasingly depends on. Digital works appear throughout the - [Rising Voices: The Curator's Guide To The V&A's Latest Exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/rising-voices-the-curators-guide-to-the-vas-latest-exhibition/) - [ad_1] This weekend, a new exhibition is set to open at South Kensington’s beloved Victoria & Albert Museum, drawing together more than 40 artists from a whopping 25 countries. The thread that connects them? They are all from the Asia Pacific region, home to 60 percent of the global population but woefully underrepresented in the - [Future Fair Is a Big Artist Party](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/future-fair-is-a-big-artist-party/) - [ad_1] Art Fairs Instead of presenting a series of segmented gallery booths, the New York show fosters connections between them. So much of my experience of visual art is rooted in interpersonal connection. It’s not that an artist needs to be standing directly in front of their work for me to appreciate it, I just - [teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/teamlab-borderless-mori-building-digital-art-museum/) - [ad_1] teamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum is a world of artworks without boundaries, a museum without a map created by art collective teamLab. More than 75 works of art, including several never-before-seen works, are on display in Azabudai Hills. What is the Borderless experience like? True to its name, the 3D digital art - [Spring art exhibition shows students’ ‘boundless creativity’](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/spring-art-exhibition-shows-students-boundless-creativity/) - [ad_1] The historic walls of Abbot Hall came alive last Thursday as hundreds of guests gathered for the opening reception of Marblehead High and Veterans School Spring Art Exhibition. The exhibition featured nearly 400 pieces of art made by students from grades 7 to 12. Students explored diverse artistic mediums through their work, including oil - [Wet Paint Does Frieze Week: The Dinosaur Dealer Downtown, David Zwirner Tribeca, and More Juicy Art-World Gossip](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/wet-paint-does-frieze-week-the-dinosaur-dealer-downtown-david-zwirner-tribeca-and-more-juicy-art-world-gossip/) - [ad_1] Every week, Artnet News brings you Wet Paint, a gossip column of original scoops. If you have a tip, email Gabi Vidal-Irizarry at [email protected]. Friday, May 8: The Grand Procession When fair week in New York rears its head in the spring, the feelings it provokes in me are not so different from the - [The wool, silk and resistance of Nepal's carpets](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/the-wool-silk-and-resistance-of-nepals-carpets/) - [ad_1] Floor coverings are a vital part of our lives, whether we protect our feet and floors with traditional dhurries (woven jute or allo mats) or higher end, more designed rugs that we choose carefully for decoration to bring comfort and quality to our living spaces. However, unlike a painting or a sculpture carefully placed in our - [Wacom Unveils Art Pen 2 for Digital Artists](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/wacom-unveils-art-pen-2-for-digital-artists/) - [ad_1] Wacom today announced the Wacom Art Pen 2, a rotation-sensitive pen designed for digital artists and creative professionals seeking precise, expressive control in their digital workflows. Expressive Control with Barrel Rotation Building on the legacy of the original Wacom Art Pen (KP701E), the new Wacom Art Pen 2 continues to offer 360° barrel rotation - [A Tuesday Night with Nan Goldin](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/a-tuesday-night-with-nan-goldin/) - [ad_1] The countercultural icon's Stendhal Syndrome exposed the contemporary art world’s unease with political dissent. The piece, a roughly 25-minute slideshow composed of photographs of classical Renaissance and Baroque artworks interspersed with images of friends, lovers, and other subjects from Goldin’s intimate life, recounts multiple stories from Ovid’s Metamorphoses through Goldin’s own narration. Its title, - [Es Devlin Is Creating a Living Portrait of the Entire U.K.](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/es-devlin-is-creating-a-living-portrait-of-the-entire-u-k/) - [ad_1] Of the more than 200,000 artworks in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection, few depict ordinary people. The British artist Es Devlin is addressing the oversight. In a project set to run through October 27, the set designer and contemporary artist is inviting all 69 million U.K. residents to take part in a collective portrait - [Creator Labs 10: The New Generation of Visual Artists Transforming Mobile Photography](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/creator-labs-10-the-new-generation-of-visual-artists-transforming-mobile-photography/) - [ad_1] Creator Labs is a visual arts incubator created through a partnership between Google Pixel and SN37. Now in its tenth edition, the program supports photographers and filmmakers in producing visual projects connected to cultural narratives and social themes. Both the photography and film in the program were created using the Google Pixel 10. The - [Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/digital-graffiti-at-alys-beach/) - [ad_1] PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Where immersive technology meets art and architecture, it is time again to light up the walls of Alys Beach for Digital Graffiti! Guests can enjoy this interactive and family experience while taking in the creativity of minds from all over the world. Found out more about the artists at - [Berwick exhibition to feature Joan Eardley seascapes](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/berwick-exhibition-to-feature-joan-eardley-seascapes/) - [ad_1] What promises to be a dramatic exhibition celebrating the seascapes of Scottish artist Joan Eardley is to open at The Granary Gallery in Berwick on June 6. It is the latest example of the gallery’s fruitful relationship with the Fleming Collection of Scottish art but the exhibition is also part of the UK-wide Celebrating - [The Investment Guide To Andy Warhol](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/the-investment-guide-to-andy-warhol/) - [ad_1] The Most In-Demand Andy Warhol Prints From Investors In the current market, the most in-demand Warhol prints remain Endangered Species, Marilyn, Mick Jagger, Ads, and Myths. Each of these series trades actively at the individual-print level, but they also carry exceptional weight as complete sets, which consistently achieve prices above £1 million. The strongest - [MUTEK 2026 Is Turning Montreal Into A Digital Playground](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/mutek-2026-is-turning-montreal-into-a-digital-playground/) - [ad_1] The 27th edition brings nearly 120 artists to the city for six days of electronic music, audiovisual performance, and immersive digital art. MUTEK Montréal is once again opening a portal into the future of sound. Returning for its 27th edition from August 25 to 30, 2026, the international festival of digital creativity and electronic music - [Carson High Hosts Third Annual Art Expo, Seniors Earn Fine Arts Seal](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/carson-high-hosts-third-annual-art-expo-seniors-earn-fine-arts-seal/) - [ad_1] Carson High School (CHS) hosted its Third Annual Art Expo last night, showcasing the talents of its student artists in photography, drawing, painting and ceramics. Additionally, several Visual Arts students were recognized for earning a Fine Arts endorsement and seal for their diplomas and golden cords for graduation. Those endorsements also include Performing Arts students, awarded - [‘HAVEN’ documentary premieres at Brackendale Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/haven-documentary-premieres-at-brackendale-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] Haven Johnson went from quitting drinking to completing the Squamish 50. A new film tells the story. Most people don't run the Squamish 50 while blowing a kazoo. But Haven Johnson isn't most people. Two years into her sobriety from alcohol, the 43-year-old ran and completed her first ultra-marathon—an achievement set in motion by - [A Guide to The Prints Market](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/a-guide-to-the-prints-market/) - [ad_1] Myth-busting: why the prints market is widely misunderstood One of the panel’s central themes was that the prints market is often misunderstood precisely because it looks transparent. Prints are commonly described as liquid, democratic and data-rich. Those statements can be true, but they are frequently taken to mean that the market is safe, simple, - [Kprecia Ambers: Digital Art & Black Representation](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/kprecia-ambers-digital-art-black-representation/) - [ad_1] The Visionary Behind KP Inspires: Kprecia Ambers Kprecia Ambers is a digital illustrator and commercial artist dedicated to creating relatable art for Black homeowners. Her work, characterized by faceless figures and symbolic nature, aims to provide identity and affirmation. From her studio at Rondo Exchange to major collaborations with Target, Ambers continues to expand - [Photo gallery: Fine Arts Fiesta](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/photo-gallery-fine-arts-fiesta/) - [ad_1] WILKES-BARRE — The 70th annual Fine Arts Fiesta, featuring artists, crafts, entertainment, music and more, continued Friday and ends Friday on Public Square. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Phil Giordano Jazz Orchestra is the music headliner scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday. Melody Racoski, 4, - [Five-Minute Tours: "Blank" at the Grackle Art Gallery, Fort Worth](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/five-minute-tours-blank-at-the-grackle-art-gallery-fort-worth/) - [ad_1] Note: the following is part of Glasstire’s series of short videos, Five-Minute Tours, for which commercial galleries, museums, nonprofits, and artist-run spaces across the state of Texas send us video walk-throughs of their current exhibitions. Let’s get your show in front of an audience. See other Five-Minute Tours here. Blank at the Grackle Art Gallery, Fort - [How to make the best picnic](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/how-to-make-the-best-picnic/) - [ad_1] There, on a slope of orchard, Francis laid A damask napkin wrought with horse and hound, Brought out a dusky loaf that smelt of home, And, half-cut down, a pasty costly-made, Where quail and pigeon, lark and leveret lay, Like fossils of the rock, with golden yolks Imbedded and injellied; last, with these, A - [Street art unveiled in Storrington for stork festival launch](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/street-art-unveiled-in-storrington-for-stork-festival-launch/) - [ad_1] The mural by street artist @SinnaOne, in Storrington's Place Villerest, commemorates the close connection Storrington has with the iconic white stork, which has become a symbol of "rebirth" and "hope". The artwork was created over two days (May 12 and 13), with final tweaks next week. The celebration of this bird in Storrington is - [Compound Sound & Art Gallery Hosts Uguhmugga Jam Sessions: See Photos](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/compound-sound-art-gallery-hosts-uguhmugga-jam-sessions-see-photos/) - [ad_1] Travel back in time with me to a recent but random Thursday night. Most of New York had clocked out, ordered in, and given up on the evening entirely. But over at Compound Art and Sound Gallery in Brooklyn’s Red Hook, things were very much alive, and if you knew, you knew. The first - [Wacom Art Pen 2 Adds the One Input Every Digital Pen Has Ignored](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/wacom-art-pen-2-adds-the-one-input-every-digital-pen-has-ignored/) - [ad_1] Digital art tools have gotten remarkably good at reading pressure and tilt, two of the three physical inputs that define how traditional artists handle a pen or brush. What’s remained elusive is the third one. The way a calligrapher twists a brush mid-stroke, or how a flat marker rotates to shift from wide edge - [A View From the Easel](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/a-view-from-the-easel/) - [ad_1] Welcome to the 337th installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, Lavett Ballard — artist and Barbie curator extraordinaire — organizes exhibitions and transforms wood in the former chemistry lab of a high school-turned-community center. Want to take part? Check out our submission guidelines and - [Printworks launches UK-wide student art competition for Europe's largest digital ceiling](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/printworks-launches-uk-wide-student-art-competition-for-europes-largest-digital-ceiling/) - [ad_1] Sponsored Major events programme announced as part of the Salford 100 centenary celebrations Daisy Jackson A raft of exciting new events have been announced as part of the upcoming Salford 100 celebrations, marking the city’s 100th anniversary. The city-wide events programme will take place throughout the year, featuring everything from art commissions to community - [Renowned Offaly digital artist to exhibit at European conference](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/renowned-offaly-digital-artist-to-exhibit-at-european-conference/) - [ad_1] Tullamore’s Alan Bolton will be the only Irish artist exhibiting at NFC Lisbon 2026 this June Offaly 3D surrealist artist Alan Bolton will present his own solo exhibition booth at NFC Lisbon 2026 this June. He will be the only Irish artist among more than 30 international exhibitors at the esteemed event which is - [People-Watching at Frieze New York 2026](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/people-watching-at-frieze-new-york-2026/) - [ad_1] Sensory overload was the informal theme of Frieze New York 2026, which was already bustling by the time it opened to the public on Wednesday. The global arts fair is in its 15th year and more lively than ever: 67 galleries from 26 countries have set up shop across multiple floors of the Shed. - [Shaping clay | Meer](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/shaping-clay-meer/) - [ad_1] Dai Ichi Arts is pleased to present a summer group exhibition presenting contemporary women artists working in the ceramic medium, presenting new works by prominent and established artists alongside new rising voices in the landscape of Japanese ceramic art. Since the 1950s, ceramic artists in Japan have gained increasing recognition, with many devoting themselves - [‘I couldn’t believe we weren’t falling over ourselves for it’: Asia-Pacific art finally conquers Britain | Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/i-couldnt-believe-we-werent-falling-over-ourselves-for-it-asia-pacific-art-finally-conquers-britain-art/) - [ad_1] An imposing new figure is greeting visitors inside the main entrance of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in South Kensington. Standing on one side of the domed hall, across from the galleries dedicated to medieval and Renaissance European art, is a lifesize, fibreglass sculpture of a burly bouncer. The Māori nametag hanging from - [Tate Liverpool a step closer to reopening as it makes major announcement](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/tate-liverpool-a-step-closer-to-reopening-as-it-makes-major-announcement/) - [ad_1] The team said they were "thrilled" with the latest development 16:16, 15 May 2026Updated 16:16, 15 May 2026 Tate Liverpool is currently closed for renovation work(Image: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images) Tate Liverpool is one step closer to reopening as it announced a major commission. Asad Raza, from Buffalo, USA, will take over the Art Hall, - [The art of investing: Don't underestimate how artwork can be a force for cultural change](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/the-art-of-investing-dont-underestimate-how-artwork-can-be-a-force-for-cultural-change/) - [ad_1] Wednesday 08 August 2018 4:40 am The art world has changed significantly since Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer created his masterpieces more than 350 years ago. Even since Picasso, Matisse, and more recently Eva Hesse were putting brush to canvas, the art world has grown and evolved. The development of the internet has played a - [8 Things to do in Dubai this weekend: Creative workshops, art and markets](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/8-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-weekend-creative-workshops-art-and-markets/) - [ad_1] 1. Art Dubai (20th Edition) Dubai’s leading international art fair returns in its milestone 20th edition, bringing together galleries from across the globe in a high-energy showcase of contemporary, modern, and digital art. Expect large-scale installations, thought-provoking exhibitions, live talks, and the ever-expanding Art Dubai Digital section exploring the future of creativity. When: 15 - [The Can’t-Miss Moments at TEFAF New York 2026](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/the-cant-miss-moments-at-tefaf-new-york-2026/) - [ad_1] The opening day of TEFAF New York was nothing short of mobbed, one of the seemingly unavoidable consequences of staging an international art fair in the comparatively compact Park Avenue Armory. This is more than made up for, however, by the opportunity to catch a rare glimpse of the Armory’s historic second-floor period rooms—which - [Doncaster gallery thrilled to welcome new miners strike art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/doncaster-gallery-thrilled-to-welcome-new-miners-strike-art/) - [ad_1] Danum Gallery, Library and Museum has recently acquired an amazing new artwork by acclaimed photographer Hannah Starkey. Danum Gallery, Library and Museum has recently acquired an amazing new artwork by acclaimed photographer Hannah Starkey. The large-scale photograph entitled ‘Cath: A Woman’s Place is on the Picket Line’, has been created to honour the role - [The Dog Days of Summer Member Art Contest At AKC Museum of the Dog](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/the-dog-days-of-summer-member-art-contest-at-akc-museum-of-the-dog/) - [ad_1] Submissions Open April 16 – June 16, 2026 Will your artwork be featured on the walls of the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog this summer? Submissions for Dog Days of Summer open April 16, 2026, inviting Museum members to share their creative vision in a juried exhibition celebrating the beauty, personality, and - [Artwork by Luton Primary School children to be exhibited beside the world’s greatest at both the prestigious National Gallery and the Royal Academy of Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/artwork-by-luton-primary-school-children-to-be-exhibited-beside-the-worlds-greatest-at-both-the-prestigious-national-gallery-and-the-royal-academy-of-art/) - [ad_1] Move over Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci and make way for creative talent of the future - hailing from a school in a deprived and diverse part of Kent. Children from Luton Primary School in Chatham are set to have their artwork displayed alongside works by some of the world's most celebrated and - [The other side of the art world](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/the-other-side-of-the-art-world/) - [ad_1] Recently, I have been charmed by the world of commercial art galleries. On a day in London, wearing last night’s t-shirt and a pretty worn pair of ripped jeans, I walked into an imposing Georgian townhouse in the heart of Mayfair, home to Galerie Thaddeus Ropac. Upon entering, I was greeted by a rather - [How to Make Pictures Move Online Free](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-to-make-pictures-move-online-free/) - [ad_1] Static photos can capture a moment, but moving images tell a story. In recent years, image-to-video technology has become one of the most exciting trends in online content creation. With just a single picture, users can now create animated clips, talking portraits, cinematic scenes, or dynamic social media content in minutes. The best part - [New Chain of Flowers art exhibition opens at Norwich Castle](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/new-chain-of-flowers-art-exhibition-opens-at-norwich-castle/) - [ad_1] Chain of Flowers, which opens at the castle museum's art gallery on Saturday (May 16) is the work of Cambridge-based artist Miranda Boulton. In preparing this exhibition, Ms Boulton researched the influential British still life painters Emily Stannard (1802-1885) and her niece Eloise Stannard (1829-1915), who were both prominent members of the Norwich Society - [Expat women in Estonia share experiences through museum exhibition | News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/expat-women-in-estonia-share-experiences-through-museum-exhibition-news/) - [ad_1] An exhibition exploring migration, identity, memory, and belonging has opened in Tallinn. Called "Vahepealsuse lävel. Kõik teed tõid Eestimaale" ("At the Threshold of In-Betweenness. All Roads Lead to Estonia"), the exhibition opens today, Friday, at the People's Museum of Tallinn (Tallinna Rahvaste Muuseum). It is the brainchild of curator and artist Ouddhena Teern, originally - [Meet the Young Collectors on Gagosian’s Radar, Vanuatuans React to Inigo Philbrick’s Sentence, and More Juicy Art-World Gossip](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/meet-the-young-collectors-on-gagosians-radar-vanuatuans-react-to-inigo-philbricks-sentence-and-more-juicy-art-world-gossip/) - [ad_1] Every week, Artnet News brings you Wet Paint, a gossip column of original scoops. If you have a tip, email Annie Armstrong at [email protected]. A GAGOSIAN PARTY MINTS A NEW GENERATION OF COLLECTORS Call me crazy, but one of my favorite pastimes is lurking on the BFA page to survey snaps from parties I am - [Figheldean annual art exhibition successfully raises Stars Appeal money](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/figheldean-annual-art-exhibition-successfully-raises-stars-appeal-money/) - [ad_1] Figheldean Village Hall's annual art exhibition has donated funds to a Salisbury charity. The exhibition made a great return for its 15th year, hosting around 300 visitors. Richard Horner, event organiser, described the event as "a resounding success" with a range of cakes and scones provided by locals to support the weekend. The art - [Boulder County art exhibits for this month](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/boulder-county-art-exhibits-for-this-month/) - [ad_1] BOULDER AREA 15th Street Gallery: Featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell; open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com Ana’s Art Gallery: “We Choose Earth,” new works from award-winning artist Jorge Vinent focused on the Earth and nature, using recycled materials, up through June 12; 1100 Spruce St., Boulder; anasartgallery.com. Art - [Ditch Spotify! Here are the 5 best MP3 players with Bluetooth](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/ditch-spotify-here-are-the-5-best-mp3-players-with-bluetooth/) - [ad_1] You may have noticed the recent trend towards wired retro audio. Not only did wired headphones see a 68% bump in sales last month, but members of the CB team have also taken to modding old iPods. All of which got me thinking – what are the best dedicated MP3 players that can scratch - [A New Art Exhibit Gives Waste a Second Life](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/a-new-art-exhibit-gives-waste-a-second-life/) - [ad_1] Most of the time, we think of art as the opposite of trash. However, a new exhibit in California features 30 different artists working with only recycled and sustainable materials. These artists had to ensure that 60% of their work was made from these materials for the exhibit. The exhibit, titled “Sustainable Creations,” allows - [Mary Lovelace O’Neal Leaves Her Mark](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/mary-lovelace-oneal-leaves-her-mark/) - [ad_1] Daily Newsletter The artist and Civil Rights activist dies at 84, The Met and Neue Galerie merge, and NADA is back with “abstracted horniness.” Abstract mixed-media painter Mary Lovelace O’Neal, who passed away this past Sunday, grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. At that time, cultural institutions like art museums were segregated: Black people were - [State funding changes hit Pittsburgh art, education programs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/state-funding-changes-hit-pittsburgh-art-education-programs/) - [ad_1] Briskly yet calmly, Tina Williams Brewer threads her way around the fifth-grade classroom, table to table and student to student. The veteran, nationally known fiber artist is leading eight Pittsburgh Linden PreK-5 students in making quilted pillows from their own designs, and on this March morning she’s busy correcting stitching techniques, praising design choices - [Myth of the Digital: how Art Dubai 2026 embeds code, scent and sound in the fair’s core](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/myth-of-the-digital-how-art-dubai-2026-embeds-code-scent-and-sound-in-the-fairs-core/) - [ad_1] Art Dubai 2026 uses its 20th anniversary to make digital art a structural pillar, not an NFT-era novelty, with immersive, multisensory work driving both discourse and market. Summary Curated by Ulrich Schrauth and Nadine Khalil, Art Dubai Digital 2026 reframes immersive and computational art as the fair’s conceptual engine rather than a speculative NFT-era - [TTP and the art of engineering the difficult](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/ttp-and-the-art-of-engineering-the-difficult/) - [ad_1] “Advanced systems engineering comes from having built many different systems across different markets. And that is what TTP does, pulling together all of these different threads to deliver custom solutions from sensing to communications within sensible timeframes and costs.” By Sam Cranny-Evans, editor of Calibre Defence, published on May 15, 2026. In 1945 Field - [Hartlepool shows resilience in twin exhibitions](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/hartlepool-shows-resilience-in-twin-exhibitions/) - [ad_1] An exhibition inspired by the 100th anniversary of the General Strike has opened at Hartlepool Art Gallery under the title Resilience. It features work by 50 artists selected through an open call for people with links to Hartlepool. It looks at resilience whether manifested through personal survival and psychological recovery or through strong community - [National Gallery Exhibition Launches Across Newport Streets](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/national-gallery-exhibition-launches-across-newport-streets/) - [ad_1] A major national touring art exhibition has arrived on the Isle of Wight, with life-size reproductions of famous paintings now on display across Newport. The National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail features 18 replicas of world-renowned artworks positioned around the county town until October 30. The free, step-free one-mile trail takes visitors through Newport’s - [From ents to tech priests, this artist fuses machinery and organic biomatter to create imaginative fantasy characters](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/from-ents-to-tech-priests-this-artist-fuses-machinery-and-organic-biomatter-to-create-imaginative-fantasy-characters/) - [ad_1] Anastasiya Landasseln is a concept artist, illustrator and creature design teacher from Uzbekistan. She works both digitally in Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint (see our guide to the best digital art software) and with traditional media. The fusion of living and artificial forms are central to her work, alongside expressive visual storytelling taking real-life - [Artist Bob Cardona presents BACK WHEN at Xara Palace in Mdina](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/artist-bob-cardona-presents-back-when-at-xara-palace-in-mdina/) - [ad_1] Maltese-born artist Bob Cardona presents BACK WHEN, a new solo exhibition at the Xara Palace in Mdina, exploring memory, identity and everyday life through a series of evocative figurative paintings inspired by recollections of early years in Malta. Born in Malta but creatively shaped during more than four decades living and working in England, the artist originally began - [Colchester 'Eyesore' Debenhams unit transformed into gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/colchester-eyesore-debenhams-unit-transformed-into-gallery/) - [ad_1] Creative Colchester has announced its new “Culture for Everyone” programme, aimed at bringing arts and culture into everyday public spaces across the city. As part of the scheme, the vacant former Debenhams store in Culver Square has been transformed into a rotating exhibition space for artists and collectives. The art installation in the former - [Immersive art: museum-goers in bikinis dive into Cezanne](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/immersive-art-museum-goers-in-bikinis-dive-into-cezanne/) - [ad_1] A Swiss museum made a splash on Friday by inviting in the public in their swimwear to enjoy Paul Cezanne's iconic paintings of people bathing. At the Fondation Beyeler outside Basel, a young woman in a black swimsuit with a towel draped over her shoulder sat gazing at one artwork, while to her right - [An art gallery on Route 66 in New Mexico is working to support local art and culture](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/an-art-gallery-on-route-66-in-new-mexico-is-working-to-support-local-art-and-culture/) - [ad_1] GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) — There’s an art gallery tucked away in a small town in New Mexico that’s bringing a dose of culture and talent to the Land of Enchantment’s stretch of Route 66. Double Six Gallery by the Cibola Arts Council has a variety of southwestern art on display, just in time for the - [Art Movements: Michelle Millar Fisher Heads to Cooper Hewitt](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/art-movements-michelle-millar-fisher-heads-to-cooper-hewitt/) - [ad_1] Community The New York museum hires a new chief curator, Getty grants $1.8M for Black visual art archives, and an artist’s cheeky plea on the High Line. Art Movements, published every Thursday afternoon, is a roundup of must-know news, appointments, awards, and other happenings in today’s chaotic art world. Smithsonian Design Museum Gets New Chief - [Fine Arts Fiesta kicks off in Wilkes-Barre Thursday](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fine-arts-fiesta-kicks-off-in-wilkes-barre-thursday/) - [ad_1] The 70th annual Fine Arts Fiesta is Thursday through Sunday on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, drawing artists, entertainers, food and audiences from Northeast Pennsylvania and beyond. Board member Gina Malsky says even longtime Fiesta fans should come with fresh eyes. “There are so many things that go on and it’s such a busy festival,” - [Should I Invest In Banksy Guide?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/should-i-invest-in-banksy-guide/) - [ad_1] The Most In-Demand Banksy Prints From Investors Private transactions continue to play a significant role in Banksy’s print market, particularly at the upper end of the pricing spectrum. Many of the rarest works, including unique colourways, Artist’s Proofs, and hand-finished editions, surface infrequently or not at all in public auctions. As a result, price - [Morton Contemporary Gallery exhibition will combine art, music and light](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/morton-contemporary-gallery-exhibition-will-combine-art-music-and-light/) - [ad_1] Morton Contemporary Gallery will open “Alchemy: The Sound of Color,” a new exhibition combining painting, music and light, on Saturday, June 6. 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He said: "We're in a system where you have to have rules - [Dubai’s Kanvas lets Koopmans & Wexell’s digital ruins swallow the room](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/dubais-kanvas-lets-koopmans-wexells-digital-ruins-swallow-the-room/) - [ad_1] The Wild Within pushes ruin‑romantic digital art into a fully immersive Dubai environment, reanimating global architectural remains with lush, time‑based ecosystems inside Kanvas. Summary On May 18 in Dubai, Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell are part of an immersive evening at Kanvas that extends their ongoing project The Wild Within into a multi‑artist environment - [Sarasota's Artistic Identity Rings True at the 2026 Arts Summit](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/sarasotas-artistic-identity-rings-true-at-the-2026-arts-summit/) - [ad_1] Arts & Culture SRQ DAILY FRIDAY WEEKEND EDITION FRIDAY MAY 15, 2026 | BY DYLAN CAMPBELL Members of Key Chorale sing "America the Beautiful" at the 2026 Arts Summit. Provided photo. 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Thomas Kaplan, an American collector of Dutch 17th-century art, plans to use the proceeds to help fund the conservation of “big cats”. “Wildlife conservation is the one - [Memorial Art Gallery's 'Free for All, Forever' initiative raises over $9 million for free admissions](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/memorial-art-gallerys-free-for-all-forever-initiative-raises-over-9-million-for-free-admissions/) - [ad_1] ROCHESTER, N.Y. — At Saturday’s annual gala at the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), leaders announced that general admission will be free for everyone starting in early 2027. This was done through the museum’s Free for All, Forever initiative. 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The critics love to hate it. Journalists accept it as a historical inevitability. The Archibald prize, the face that stops the nation. Every year, I have the same WhatsApp chats with fellow arts writers: who we think will win, who we wish would win; snaps of the abominations, - [Engaging with art can slow aging, study finds](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/engaging-with-art-can-slow-aging-study-finds/) - [ad_1] When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. What happened Engaging in the arts, whether directly or by going to museums or concerts, helps people age more slowly, British researchers reported Monday in the journal Innovation in Aging. 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The video works include pieces by Raed Yassin, Mohammed Kazem, Huda - [When digital art channels ancient beliefs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/when-digital-art-channels-ancient-beliefs/) - [ad_1] Tom Morton is a writer, curator, and regular contributor to Art Basel Stories, ArtReview, and frieze, based in Cambridge, UK. His forthcoming exhibition, ‘You Must Change Your Life’ will open at Grimm, New York, in June 2026. ‘New Rituals [for the End of the World]’, Haus der Elektronischen Künste (HEK), Basel, Switzerland, May 9 to Aug 9. ‘Phantasmagoria: - [Ali Zafar revives 2002 thesis painting in AI-driven video](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/ali-zafar-revives-2002-thesis-painting-in-ai-driven-video/) - [ad_1] KARACHI: Singer, actor and visual artist Ali Zafar has released a visually striking music video for his song 'Shiddat' from the album 'Roshni', transforming one of his original paintings from 2002 into a cinematic AI-generated experience. 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First, ex-Rebels coach Lane Kiffin—now at LSU—implicitly told Chris Smith of Vanity Fair Monday that Oxford, Miss.’s lack of diversity made it more difficult to recruit there. Anyone with a passing knowledge of the university’s history knows that probably carries some - [Future Geographies imagines different worlds at the Vancouver Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/future-geographies-imagines-different-worlds-at-the-vancouver-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. Climate catastrophe is everywhere in modern life. Take B.C.: milder winters mean smaller snowpacks, and water restrictions in the summer. Hotter summers can result in tragedies like the 2021 heat dome, which saw at least 619 deaths - [Biggest ever exhibition of work by major British artist coming to Birkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery & Museum](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/biggest-ever-exhibition-of-work-by-major-british-artist-coming-to-birkenheads-williamson-art-gallery-museum/) - [ad_1] Birkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery & Museum will present the largest ever exhibition of work by one of the most important British artists of the 20th century, Leonard McComb. Leonard McComb: Nature and Humanity will include the best works from the artist’s estate, as well as choice loans from major public and private collections, over - [Should I Invest In Damien Hirst Guide?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/should-i-invest-in-damien-hirst-guide/) - [ad_1] Top Performing Print Collections in Damien Hirst’s Current Market The strongest-performing collections in Hirst’s print market tend to represent completed ideas. Value concentrates where narrative, format, and issuance are finite, allowing pricing to stabilise once supply has cleared. The Virtues remains the clearest example. As a capped series with a coherent conceptual framework and - [Eight female artists who met in the digital space exhibited together at KIT FORM](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/eight-female-artists-who-met-in-the-digital-space-exhibited-together-at-kit-form/) - [ad_1] Coming to KIT FORM on May 19, an innovative exhibition of eight female artists at varying points in their careers will showcase their work side-by-side for the first time. Initially, all the women championed in Like: connected online. exhibited irl met one another in the digital space. Central to the exhibition is an exploration - [7 Iconic Artworks That Inspired Looks at the 2026 MET Gala](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/7-iconic-artworks-that-inspired-looks-at-the-2026-met-gala/) - [ad_1] Held annually on the first Monday in May, the Met Gala is the primary fundraiser for the Costume Institute, housed within the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The accompanying exhibition, titled Costume Art, juxtaposes clothing and art objects from across the museum’s collection, highlighting the body. The 2026 Met Gala dress code was “Fashion - [Stella’s Art Gallery selects ‘Size Matters’ winners](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/stellas-art-gallery-selects-size-matters-winners/) - [ad_1] The calendar says May, but the thermometer says March. What gives? I’m sure it will balance itself out soon enough and then do what Ohio does: continue to keep us guessing. But you don’t have to guess what’s happening in the local art scene, I have that for you here, from Ashtabula to Cleveland - [Antony Gormley sculpture quietly removed and sold off by UK council - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/antony-gormley-sculpture-quietly-removed-and-sold-off-by-uk-council-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] The right-wing council running the county of Kent in southeast England has removed a key early work by the artist Antony Gormley from a public site. The piece Two Stones (1979-81)—which stood outside the Kent History and Library Centre in Maidstone—was sold back to the artist by the Reform-run Kent County Council for an - [Michelle Blade Transforms Everyday California Scenes Into Luminous Reveries](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/michelle-blade-transforms-everyday-california-scenes-into-luminous-reveries/) - [ad_1] In the work of Los Angeles-based painter Michelle Blade, memory, perception, and projections of the future meld into shimmering impressions of light and color. Blade is currently staging her first solo show with Night Gallery, Los Angeles, “It’s About Time,” presenting a new body of work that invites viewers into her lambent creative world. - [Fedor Balvanovich, Known as Mr. Good Luck: How a Commercial Becomes a Work of Art in Luxury Real Estate](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/fedor-balvanovich-known-as-mr-good-luck-how-a-commercial-becomes-a-work-of-art-in-luxury-real-estate/) - [ad_1] Fedor Balvanovich turns property marketing into cinematic masterpieces for MR.EIGHT Development and the EYWA project - setting a new benchmark in the UAE's elite market. DUBAI, UAE / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / In a market where most developers compete by counting square meters and listing bathroom finishes, Fedor Balvanovich - known - [Trevor Paglen on how digital art got serious](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/trevor-paglen-on-how-digital-art-got-serious/) - [ad_1] One of the talks you’ve programmed is titled ‘Barbarians at the Gates! Let Them in!?’ Do you see the growing acceptance of digital art as a challenge to the established order?I was being a bit spicy with that title! But I don’t know if it’s a changing of the order so much as a - [Inuk artist launches first solo exhibition in U.K. gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/inuk-artist-launches-first-solo-exhibition-in-u-k-gallery/) - [ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An old Greenlandic story tells of a cannibal known to eat the flesh of his wives, before his seventh wife - [Archie Rand On the Irreducibility of Painting in a Post-Digital Age](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/archie-rand-on-the-irreducibility-of-painting-in-a-post-digital-age/) - [ad_1] Most people who grew up in the pre-internet age first developed their imagination through visual narratives they encountered in picture books filled with images of fairy tales or animal stories that could open an entire world without written language. Archie Rand’s newest body of work, which was recently on view at Jarvis Art in - [Celebrating British Pavilion artist Lubaina Himid: Bazaar and Sotheby's host event at the "Olympics of art"](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/celebrating-british-pavilion-artist-lubaina-himid-bazaar-and-sothebys-host-event-at-the-olympics-of-art/) - [ad_1] 1 The scene is set at Salone Gritti for the Sotheby's x Bazaar breakfast at the 61st Venice Biennale 2 Justine Simons, London's deputy mayor for culture and the creative industries Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 3 Magda Stawarska, Maria Balshaw, Lubaina Himid 4 The V&A's Madeleine Haddon Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 5 - [Market Watch David Hockney: Top 10 Most Investable Prints](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/market-watch-david-hockney-top-10-most-investable-prints/) - [ad_1] The global art market was valued at £40 billion in 2020, and is still re-stabilising itself post-pandemic. However, the pandemic has been one of the key triggers for greener investors joining the market. The riskier the stock market returns and the level of economic slowdown directly affect the demand for alternative investments.Fine art, including - [Artist bringing Louvre-inspired realism to Aurora's Micak Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/artist-bringing-louvre-inspired-realism-to-auroras-micak-gallery/) - [ad_1] J.R. Newton's Gilded Gold exhibition will be on display May 16 to June 13, and includes a live painting May 16 and artist talk June 4 NEWS RELEASE MICAK CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY ************************* Micak Gallery is pleased to present Gilded Gold, a solo exhibition by J.R. Newton featuring new oil paintings on view from - [Medway Select Board Recognizes Artist](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/medway-select-board-recognizes-artist/) - [ad_1] Monday night (May 4, 2026), the Select Board recognized Medway High School Junior Kimora Chin, a 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recipient. Kimora, who first developed an interest in art in middle school, is entirely self-taught and has never taken a formal art class. Kimora shared that she submitted 20 digital pieces to - [Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon this week](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/gallery-openings-and-exhibits-in-central-oregon-this-week/) - [ad_1] Amejko Artistry: Nomadic woven artwork hand-made by artist Anna Amejko Peterson using materials such as macramé and wood; “The Little Red Shed,” 321 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; amejkoartistry.com or 714-757-3427. Art Adventure Gallery: In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the gallery will feature artists who live in and around Jefferson County, on display through - [Gozo Yoshimasu wins first Serpentine x Flag Art Foundation Prize - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/gozo-yoshimasu-wins-first-serpentine-x-flag-art-foundation-prize-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] The Japanese artist and poet Gozo Yoshimasu, 87, has been awarded the inaugural £200,000 Serpentine x Flag Art Foundation Prize, the largest contemporary art prize in the UK. Yoshimasu will also stage a solo exhibition at London’s Serpentine North gallery in autumn 2027 followed by a presentation at the Flag Art Foundation, a non-profit space - [No Art Liverpool is back for 2026 after sold-out debut](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/no-art-liverpool-is-back-for-2026-after-sold-out-debut/) - [ad_1] 21 No Art Liverpool is returning for 2026 after its debut edition sold out in 2025, with the open-air electronic event set to take over Otterspool Promenade again on Saturday 8 August 2026. Organisers have already confirmed that pre-sale tickets will go live via Skiddle from 1 May, and fans are being urged to register early - [Maine College of Art & Design Presents the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/maine-college-of-art-design-presents-the-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition/) - [ad_1] Announcement This exhibition showcases the culmination of the graduate candidates' work in the Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art program at MECA&D. The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (MFA) at Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D), in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Maine College of Art - [Brooklyn’s Barclays Center Is Going All-In On Art With a New Residency](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/brooklyns-barclays-center-is-going-all-in-on-art-with-a-new-residency/) - [ad_1] There is quite a bit to do and see at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, with men’s and women’s professional basketball, boxing matches, college basketball and hockey, concerts (Ariana Grande and Bruce Springsteen are on the docket for this spring), places to eat, places to drink and a store with Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty - [Going clubbing in Ibiza this summer? Then you're going to be in a giant art gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/going-clubbing-in-ibiza-this-summer-then-youre-going-to-be-in-a-giant-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] Let me set the scene. It's just after midnight on a Friday in Ibiza. I'm standing in the garden of Hï Ibiza, one of the most famous nightclubs on the world-famous party island, watching a group of young men examine a life-size sculpture of a Vespa with the focused attention you'd normally see in - [Bill Gates House: 5 high tech and outstanding art inspirations from Bill Gate's house to transform your home](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/bill-gates-house-5-high-tech-and-outstanding-art-inspirations-from-bill-gates-house-to-transform-your-home/) - [ad_1] Bill Gates' $63 million estate, Xanadu 2.0, showcases a unique blend of technology and art. The home features digital art walls, Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester, and a periodic table sculpture, all designed to inspire creativity and reflection. Natural textures like reclaimed wood and concrete also contribute to its innovative ambiance. Bill Gates' Xanadu - [Before We Knew Better or We Should All Know Better](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/before-we-knew-better-or-we-should-all-know-better/) - [ad_1] Installation view, “Before We Knew Better” at Elise Seigenthaler Gallery/Photo: Charlie Young The bildungsroman is a genre of novel in which a protagonist comes of age, the hero travels from innocence to experience, the main character emerges from folly to wisdom. It’s a difficult genre to critique when done poorly, at least in my - [James Murdoch to invest in struggling Art Basel parent company](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/james-murdoch-to-invest-in-struggling-art-basel-parent-company/) - [ad_1] Murdoch’s media fund Lupa Systems will become the anchor shareholder in MCH Group, holding at least a third of shares James Murdoch is set to acquire a large stake in Art Basel organisers MCH Group, whose fortunes have taken a beating in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The media tycoon and son - [The Rundown: Art on the Town](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/the-rundown-art-on-the-town/) - [ad_1] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - There’s always something new to experience at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and The Rundown is here to keep you in the know. Through our partnership, we’re spotlighting opportunities to connect with art in meaningful and creative ways. From engaging gallery talks to hands-on learning experiences for families, the - [Fine Arts Association to host Business to Arts Ireland presentation](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fine-arts-association-to-host-business-to-arts-ireland-presentation/) - [ad_1] The Fine Arts Association will host Valerie Ringrose, Head of Business Development at Business to Arts Ireland, for a presentation in Gibraltar on business and arts partnerships. The event will be held at the Fine Arts Association Gallery in Casemates Square on Thursday, May 21, at 4pm. Business to Arts Ireland is a charitable - [Take a wander around Cinderford following the town's art trail](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/take-a-wander-around-cinderford-following-the-towns-art-trail/) - [ad_1] Trail maps can be picked up from Artspace or any participating organisation including Cinderford Town Council (Belle Vue House & The Wesley), Forest Voluntary Action Forum (Ow Bist), St Stephen's Church, The Music Works Cinderford, Hilltop Children and Family Centre, Freedom Leisure Cinderford, Cinderford Library, St White's School, The Golden Lion Cinderford, Gloucestershire College - [Bungay Swan Inn art gallery and home bid withdrawn](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/bungay-swan-inn-art-gallery-and-home-bid-withdrawn/) - [ad_1] Jo and Benji Howell had applied for planning permission in February to redevelop the former Swan Inn on Market Place, Bungay. Their proposal included converting part of the Grade-II listed 17th-century building into a gallery, alongside creating a residential space set over three floors. However, the pair have now decided not to proceed with - [National Gallery's Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/national-gallerys-art-on-your-doorstep-trail-brings-18-world-class-paintings-to-newport-streets/) - [ad_1] A major national touring artwork exhibition has now launched on the Isle of Wight, as reproductions of world-class paintings are now brightening the streets of Newport. The National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep has brought 18 life-size replicas of famous artworks to the Island’s county town, and they will be in place from 6th - ["Own the Unownable:" Mintus gives investors a chance to buy shares and invest in contemporary works, from Warhol to Condo](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/own-the-unownable-mintus-gives-investors-a-chance-to-buy-shares-and-invest-in-contemporary-works-from-warhol-to-condo/) - [ad_1] Mintus, the new online, art investment platform offers a new way to buy shares and invest in exceptional contemporary art opening up the annual $65bn art market The first artworks available are iconic paintings by Andy Warhol and George Condo, with more pieces by established and emerging artists to follow Discover more: www.mintus.com LONDON, - [Birmingham Design Festival returns with timely focus on change](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/birmingham-design-festival-returns-with-timely-focus-on-change/) - [ad_1] The countdown is on for Birmingham Design Festival, which returns from June 10-12 with another packed programme celebrating design in all its forms. This year’s theme, Change, feels particularly apt, with the line-up reflecting an industry grappling with everything from technology and branding to activism, craft and public service. Now in its eighth edition, - [Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/several-eternities-in-a-day-form-in-the-age-of-living-materials/) - [ad_1] Opened within weeks of each other, the Hammer Museum presents a mind-bending show of Brown Art and Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s dazzling new Geffen Galleries introduce a new way to experience art Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials, installation view. Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, 5 April - [The car park that changed British art: Bold Tendencies at 20 | Art and design](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/the-car-park-that-changed-british-art-bold-tendencies-at-20-art-and-design/) - [ad_1] It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when rooftop bars weren’t really a thing. A time before pop-ups and contemporary outdoor sculpture parks. A time even, if you can bear to think of it, before immersive art. Way back in 2007, there was none of that – the UK was an - [Ibiza Art Weekend: Remi from Gorillaz on why the future belongs to the creatives who imagine it first](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/ibiza-art-weekend-remi-from-gorillaz-on-why-the-future-belongs-to-the-creatives-who-imagine-it-first/) - [ad_1] The setting alone makes you feel like you've arrived in the future. I’m standing in Hï Ibiza— DJ Mag's four-time #1 Club in the World—watching Gorillaz animations ripple across immersive LED galleries. It's a masterclass in digital maximalism; then you hit the garden, to be confronted by a life-size sculpture of a Fiat 500. - [Arts sector contributes billions to Canadian economy, but funding challenges remain: report](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/arts-sector-contributes-billions-to-canadian-economy-but-funding-challenges-remain-report/) - [ad_1] Canada's arts and culture sector contributed $65 billion to the economy last year, but an increase in public investment is needed to offset a drop in private funding and a rise in costs, says a new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The report, released this week, says every dollar invested by the - [Fine Arts Association To Host Valerie Ringrose](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fine-arts-association-to-host-valerie-ringrose/) - [ad_1] The Fine Arts Association have announced a visit by Valerie Ringrose, Head of Business Development at Business to Arts Ireland. A statement from the Fine Arts Gallery follows below: Business to Arts Ireland is a leading charitable organisation that brings together the business world and the arts and cultural sector throughout Ireland. The organisation - [Every caricature that I create is a challenge](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/every-caricature-that-i-create-is-a-challenge/) - [ad_1] Luis Rojas is an artist from Lima, Peru, who has developed a unique caricature style. He cites Norman Rockwell, Aaron Blaise and Will Eisner as major inspirations, and while he now works a lot in Photoshop, his style is also heavily influenced by his background in oil painting. We caught up with him to - [Famous masterpieces transform Newport into outdoor gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/famous-masterpieces-transform-newport-into-outdoor-gallery/) - [ad_1] Eighteen famous paintings have been installed in Newport as part of a national touring exhibition by The National Gallery called Art On Your Doorstep. The artworks will remain on display until October 30, offering residents and visitors a unique cultural experience. The Presentation of the Virgin and Child by His Patron Saint John the - [Kevin O’Leary Invests in Modern Art to Diversify and to Profit](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/kevin-oleary-invests-in-modern-art-to-diversify-and-to-profit/) - [ad_1] Kevin O’Leary invests in modern art to diversify and to profit, but he is far from alone in focusing on pieces he and his wife truly enjoy in the hopes visual appeal is followed by the desired appreciation. Advertisement. The goal for a modern or pop art investor is to buy items that will - [Ibiza Art Weekend: music producer Seth Troxler on why creatives should care about deep ideas](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/ibiza-art-weekend-music-producer-seth-troxler-on-why-creatives-should-care-about-deep-ideas/) - [ad_1] The screens behind Seth Troxler are pulsing with alien characters, neon cityscapes and comic-book imagery. It's the visual world of Lost Souls of Saturn, his long-running project with collaborator Phil Moffa, and it's not the kind of thing you'd expect to see in a nightclub in Ibiza, which is, of course, the point. This - [Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/portrait-looted-by-nazis-found-in-home-of-dutch-ss-leaders-descendants/) - [ad_1] Brand told the BBC that the discovery was "stunning", describing it as "the most bizarre case of my entire career". He added that, if the painting were to be put on sale, it could fetch a hefty price. "Such paintings could been sold anywhere between thousands and tens of thousands," Brand said. However, the - [Andy Warhol exhibition at Saint Laurent Rive Droite turns Paris boutique into pop art gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/andy-warhol-exhibition-at-saint-laurent-rive-droite-turns-paris-boutique-into-pop-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] ParisSelect - Cette exposition Andy Warhol chez Saint Laurent Rive Droite transforme une boutique parisienne en galerie pop art Since April 23, 2026, the Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique has been hosting an exhibition dedicated to Andy Warhol. Entitled “Objets banals”, this installation reveals a little-known facet of the master of American pop art. - [How a famous landmark inspired this dramatic fantasy art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-a-famous-landmark-inspired-this-dramatic-fantasy-art/) - [ad_1] This scene is inspired by China’s Zhuoshui Fengyu Bridge. The composition features strong visual tension, which I found especially compelling, and the art is developed around this perspective. I combined Southeast Asian roof shapes and materials, and introduced a waterfall to the setting to create a dramatic yet dreamlike atmosphere. I also added dynamic - [Kolkata Creator Builds an Independent Fine Art Ecosystem Through FOI Studios](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/kolkata-creator-builds-an-independent-fine-art-ecosystem-through-foi-studios/) - [ad_1] Kolkata, India: Sourish Mukherjee is developing a multi-platform visual art ecosystem through FOI Studios, bringing together fine art photography, original music, behind-the-scenes filmmaking and digital archive management under a single creative identity. At the centre of the ecosystem is FOI Boudoir Magazine, a publication focused on cinematic photography and stylised visual storytelling. Rather than - [Jordan Schnitzer, The Oregon Collector Who Loves To Share Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/jordan-schnitzer-the-oregon-collector-who-loves-to-share-art/) - [ad_1] In Portland, Oregon, culture often takes the form of live music performances, public protests, rich LGBTQIA+ nightlife, or the rising silhouette of Mount Hood against the horizon. However, beneath the city’s material skyline is a quieter scaffolding: the art and philanthropy of Jordan Schnitzer, a West Coast businessman whose real estate portfolio is valued - [Preserving the legacy of Johannesburg Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/preserving-the-legacy-of-johannesburg-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] As a result of renewed pressure, there has been intervention – albeit indirectly – from President Cyril Ramaphosa in establishing the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group. One of the focus areas of the group is heritage sites and cultural institutions. There is a specific sub-group within the Arts and Culture Ministry focused on the Johannesburg - [Portsmouth's first-ever learning disability arts festival](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/portsmouths-first-ever-learning-disability-arts-festival/) - [ad_1] A city is hosting its first-ever learning disability arts festival, celebrating creativity, inclusion and connection. Pivot Fest, held at visual arts charity and gallery Aspex Portsmouth in Gunwharf Quays, is showcasing the talents and voices of learning disabled artists from Friday to Sunday. Artist Cameron Locke said the festival was a "good way" to - [Why Anya Taylor-Joy and Pedro Pascal are missing from these red carpet photos](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/why-anya-taylor-joy-and-pedro-pascal-are-missing-from-these-red-carpet-photos/) - [ad_1] With the 79th Cannes Film Festival kicking off today, we'll be seeing the stars walking the red carpet up the steps to the Palais des Festivals. But what if the celebs weren't there? That's the question posed by an artist and photographer whose latest work sees renowned actors like Anya Taylor-Joy, Pedro Pascal, Charlize - [Issy Wood’s first solo exhibition in the Nordics opened at Kistefos](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/issy-woods-first-solo-exhibition-in-the-nordics-opened-at-kistefos/) - [ad_1] Kistefos presents Fish, Fish, Duck, a major solo exhibition by London-based painter Issy Wood at Nybruket Gallery. Opened on 9 May 2026, the exhibition marks the artist’s first major presentation in the Nordic region. The exhibition offers audiences an opportunity to engage with a distinctive artistic practice that has gained significant international attention in - [Anna Condo: between photography, visual art and AI](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/anna-condo-between-photography-visual-art-and-ai/) - [ad_1] What remains of photography when an image no longer comes from a shutter click, but from a process that weaves together memory, painting, cinema, visual culture, and artificial intelligence? This is the question at the heart of Anna Condo‘s practice – an artist of Armenian origins whose project À la carte transforms food into - [Clients interested in Art Investment? 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Unlike print markets that are periodically reweighted by cohesive portfolios, value in Lichtenstein’s market concentrates at the level of singular images, where medium, condition, scale, and execution determine hierarchy. Complete Sets In Lichtenstein’s - [Los Angeles Metro’s Stunning D Line Art Turns Stations Into Galleries](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/los-angeles-metros-stunning-d-line-art-turns-stations-into-galleries/) - [ad_1] Art displayed in public transit spaces, especially in subways, has long been a way to enrich riders’ travel, connecting them to a sense of place and community. 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May 28–Aug. 15, 2026Fraenkel - [Lies of P Developer Round8 Is Hiring an AI Artist with a Generative AI Focus](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/lies-of-p-developer-round8-is-hiring-an-ai-artist-with-a-generative-ai-focus/) - [ad_1] Round8 Studio, the developer behind Lies of P, is actively hiring an AI Artist with a generative AI focus – a role that requires three or more years of hands-on experience with tools like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and ComfyUI, plus the ability to fine-tune models for in-game assets and integrate them into Unreal Engine - [Retrospective exhibition honors artist Luo Yi](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/retrospective-exhibition-honors-artist-luo-yi/) - [ad_1] Imprints of History — A Retrospective Exhibition of Luo Yi's Works, hosted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Minzu University of China and the China Committee of the Promotion of the Minority Art, opened on Thursday at the art museum of Minzu University of China in Beijing. 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Hoffman, for his part, is still regarded for the skills that set him apart at - [Wildlife Photographer of the Year swoops into Brighton Museum & Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-swoops-into-brighton-museum-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world Brighton’s famous seagulls are stepping aside as Wildlife Photographer of the Year swoops into Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, bringing a fresh cast of wildlife into focus. The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixty-first year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at the - [Free digital arts workshop to be held in Doncaster](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/free-digital-arts-workshop-to-be-held-in-doncaster/) - [ad_1] A free digital arts workshop it be held in Doncaster, encouraging people to work together to create art. "Drawing the Flood/Drawing the Future” is an inclusive digital art workshop inviting people from across Doncaster to create side‑by‑side using iPads and Procreate. Beginners and experienced artists collaborate, share skills, and break down the idea of - [Art Dubai Is Betting Big on Digital. Will Other Art Fairs Follow Suit?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/art-dubai-is-betting-big-on-digital-will-other-art-fairs-follow-suit/) - [ad_1] Art Dubai became the first major art fair to launch a new section dedicated to digital art in 2022, an innovation that has inspired similar initiatives at Paris Photo, since 2023, and Art SG, which launched its Digital Spotlight earlier this year. But, as the world slowly catches up, the success of Art Dubai - [How To Invest In Art in 2026 | MyArtBroker](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/how-to-invest-in-art-in-2026-myartbroker/) - [ad_1] The most traditional way to invest in art is also the simplest. A collector purchases an artwork outright and becomes its sole owner. Full ownership allows collectors to live with the artwork, loan it to exhibitions, or eventually sell it when market conditions are favourable. It also provides complete control over acquisition and sale - [Groundbreaking art exhibition coming to Liverpool's Cunard Building](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/groundbreaking-art-exhibition-coming-to-liverpools-cunard-building/) - [ad_1] The exhibition will arrive in Liverpool this September The Cunard Building in Liverpool, where the art exhibition will take place(Image: Liverpool Echo) A groundbreaking art exhibition is set to open in Liverpool’s historic Cunard Building. Developed in collaboration with Merseyside-based community arts organisation Heart of Glass, Close to Home, the exhibition will explore stories - [Free Little Art Gallery debuts on Vanderbilt's campus](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/free-little-art-gallery-debuts-on-vanderbilts-campus/) - [ad_1] (NASHVILLE, (TENN.) — Free Little Art Galleries have found its way to Vanderbilt University's campus this spring. The first one just opened up in April. Claire King, Professor of Communication Studies, was inspired to bring the initiative to campus when she started seeing the Free Little Art Galleries (FLAGs) in her own neighborhood. "It - [Masterworks Automates Currency Conversion for Cross-Border Investments](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/masterworks-automates-currency-conversion-for-cross-border-investments/) - [ad_1] Masterworks turns each artwork purchased into investible shares through an SEC-qualified offering and works closely with investors, through its advisory affiliate, to build portfolios across artworks. Masterworks then manages the artwork, including insurance, storage, conservation and public display, until the artwork is resold and proceeds are returned to investors. To simplify payments for international - [Art Leven First Nations And Australian Fine Art Auction Opens This Week](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/art-leven-first-nations-and-australian-fine-art-auction-opens-this-week/) - [ad_1] Monday, 11 May 2026, 2:12 pmPress Release: Art Leven Featuring the collection of Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE Sydney, Australia: Art Leven, Sydney’s leading First Nations-focused gallery, will this week open its First Nations and Australian Fine Art Auction and Exhibition, headlined by the private collection of the - [This game's 3D graphics are made entirely from text](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-games-3d-graphics-are-made-entirely-from-text/) - [ad_1] ASCII graphics played a big role in the early days of gaming, allowing the developers of classic games like Rogue to create environments, players and monsters from simple text characters. One indie developer is now taking the idea to a new level, creating a first-person shooter in a 3D world made entirely from text - [Canvia Digital Art Canvas review: specs, performance, cost](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/canvia-digital-art-canvas-review-specs-performance-cost/) - [ad_1] Before buying that piece of art from your local home decor store, check out the Canvia Digital Art Canvas, which can hold up to 10,000 images. A piece of art can take a room to the next level, but picking out the perfect piece for your space can be daunting. That's why digital photo - [Discovery Museum and Laing Art Gallery set for safety work](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/discovery-museum-and-laing-art-gallery-set-for-safety-work/) - [ad_1] A council spokesperson said: "A recent inspection by us, highlighted urgent work that needed carrying out to keep the buildings open." At the Laing, the public lift needs improved wheelchair access while the goods lift will be moved. "Both the Laing Art Gallery and Discovery Museum are among the city's finest free cultural assets - [A Revamped Abu Dhabi Art Draws Attention as Major Market Players Invest in the Gulf](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/a-revamped-abu-dhabi-art-draws-attention-as-major-market-players-invest-in-the-gulf/) - [ad_1] A particularly poignant mixed-media sculptural work portraying a dead man seemingly washed up on a beach after a pearl-diving escapade sits on the floor of the Kuwait City-based Bawa Gallery’s booth at the 16th edition of Abu Dhabi Art. Titled Bū-Daryā, after the Khaleeji myth of Baba Darya, who is said to haunt the - [Two Buyers of Hunter Biden’s Art Have Been Unmasked, Despite Attempts to Keep Their Names Secret](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/two-buyers-of-hunter-bidens-art-have-been-unmasked-despite-attempts-to-keep-their-names-secret/) - [ad_1] Hunter Biden’s art career is back in the headlines. It turns out one of his collectors is a Democratic donor—a Los Angeles philanthropist and real estate investor named Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali who gave $13,414 to President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign and was later named to his Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. - [Former Farmers building 'leading candidate' for art gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/former-farmers-building-leading-candidate-for-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] A feasibility study points to the old Farmers department store building in Dee St as a leading candidate to house a public art gallery in Invercargill. The Invercargill City Council has engaged Rebecca McElrea from McElrea Consulting to prepare a feasibility study on the prospect of a public art gallery in the city. The - [Hannah Bhatt on Ceramics, Creativity, and Building Community](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/hannah-bhatt-on-ceramics-creativity-and-building-community/) - [ad_1] Looking at Hannah Bhatt’s weird and wonderful ceramic sculptures from her many exhibitions, you might not guess that she had only been making them for three years. The former lawyer started learning about hand-building pottery as a way to fill her time in between sending her two children to school. “I didn’t want to - [The best iPad for drawing: tested by a digital artist](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/the-best-ipad-for-drawing-tested-by-a-digital-artist/) - [ad_1] 01. iPad Pro 13 (M5, 2025) ☆☆☆☆☆ Very powerfulRead more▼ 02. iPad Air (M4, 2026) ☆☆☆☆☆ Strong M4 performanceRead more▼ 03. iPad Mini (2024) ☆☆☆☆☆ Apple Pencil Pro supportRead more▼ 04. iPad 2025 (11th Gen) ☆☆☆☆☆ Well-built and durableRead more▼ Choosing the best iPad for drawing can be hard with so many options. There's - [Bumper weekend at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/bumper-weekend-at-nuneaton-museum-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] This weekend sees a pair of activities designed to entertain and inform at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery. On Friday, April 17, the lunchtime talk, which runs from 12:30pm to 1:30pm is How to be Good. Storytelling and Morality in Victorian Narrative Paintings by Jo Walton. Just like us, the Victorians loved a good - [Stock Market Predictions For 2025: Is It Time To Invest In Artwork And Collectibles?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/stock-market-predictions-for-2025-is-it-time-to-invest-in-artwork-and-collectibles/) - [ad_1] As we look toward 2025, the stock market presents a mixed bag of optimism and caution. While many analysts foresee continued growth, others predict potential setbacks. Could this be the moment to diversify into alternative investments like artwork and collectibles? And if so, what are the planning implications of owning artwork and collectibles? Stock - [Nadra Moussalem: The French-Lebanese investor blending finance and art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/nadra-moussalem-the-french-lebanese-investor-blending-finance-and-art/) - [ad_1] Nadra Moussalem, the Franco-Lebanese head of the investment fund Colony Investment Management, posing at the Molitor Hotel in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, which he owns. (Credit: David Atlan.) Last April, French-Lebanese investor Nadra Moussalem’s Colony Investment Management acquired a 51 percent stake in Perrotin, the renowned contemporary art gallery founded by Emmanuel Perrotin.This - [Metal sculpture class displays three scupltures outside Riley Hall](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/metal-sculpture-class-displays-three-scupltures-outside-riley-hall/) - [ad_1] Francis Akosah‘s metal sculpture class has recently displayed sculptures outside of Riley Hall of Art and Design. Two of the three sculptures were made by the students, while the other was created by Akosah as a demonstration of the techniques. Akosah explained he deviated from the traditional route of having students make small pieces, - [Two Mighty London Institutions Are in the Final of UK Museum of the Year 2026](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/two-mighty-london-institutions-are-in-the-final-of-uk-museum-of-the-year-2026/) - [ad_1] As dream jobs go, travelling to museums and galleries across the country to hand-pick the best the nation has to offer is definitely up there. And that’s exactly what the judges do at Art Fund Museum of the Year. Each year, after whittling a long list of applications down to just five national finalists, the judges - [6 Artworks That Define the 2026 Venice Biennale’s Main Exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/6-artworks-that-define-the-2026-venice-biennales-main-exhibition/) - [ad_1] Exterior view of the central pavilion of the Giardini at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, “In Minor Keys.” Photo by Andrea Avezzu. Courtesy of La Biennale di Venezia. It’s the art world’s most important art exhibition. But for 2026, the Venice Biennale arrives carrying unusual baggage. Koyo Kouoh was - [ARCHITECTURE OF LIGHT: Isaiah Cacnio’s digital tapestry at Comuna](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/architecture-of-light-isaiah-cacnios-digital-tapestry-at-comuna/) - [ad_1] As the evening deepened, the building itself transformed into a canvas; the exterior was bathed in shifting projection-mapped patterns that turned the industrial facade into a “new, now, next” statement on the fluid boundaries of personal and public space. The experience reached its zenith during the artist talk and media day, where Cacnio shared - [Leonardo DiCaprio Joins the Magnus App as an Investor and Advisor](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/leonardo-dicaprio-joins-the-magnus-app-as-an-investor-and-advisor/) - [ad_1] Leonardo DiCaprio has been a familiar presence in art fairs, auction-house skyboxes, and museum galas for years, building a reputation as a collector hungry for new art—sometimes even acquiring it with the help of his Instagram account. Now, the Oscar-winning actor has become an investor in Magnus, the controversial app company that bills itself as a “Shazam - [New Derbyshire art gallery opens with inaugural exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/new-derbyshire-art-gallery-opens-with-inaugural-exhibition/) - [ad_1] Ashbourne’s new Hopton Hall Gallery has opened with an inaugural exhibition ‘Brushed Light: Atmospheric Watercolours’. A new art gallery has opened in Ashbourne, with the aim of connecting centuries of craftsmanship with the artists shaping today's landscape. The owners and custodians of the Hopton Hall Estate, Chris and Andi Harvey, chose an 18th century, - [Exploring the Intersection of Art and Investment: 10 Reasons to Invest in STIK](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/exploring-the-intersection-of-art-and-investment-10-reasons-to-invest-in-stik/) - [ad_1] The world-renowned British street artist Stik has captured the attention of art enthusiasts worldwide with his fascinating journey from homelessness to a successful art career. His minimalist stick figures, composed of only six lines and two dots, are powerful vehicles of emotional expression, capable of communicating with audiences on a profound level. Despite its - [How ImagineFX has been inspiring and championing the digital art community for 20 years](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-imaginefx-has-been-inspiring-and-championing-the-digital-art-community-for-20-years/) - [ad_1] When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The year 2026 marks two decades since ImagineFX burst onto newsstands, making it the perfect time to look back at two decades of serving the art community.If you’re a long-time reader of our sister magazine ImagineFX, it - [9 incredible Met Gala looks based on paintings, and the artworks that inspired them](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/9-incredible-met-gala-looks-based-on-paintings-and-the-artworks-that-inspired-them/) - [ad_1] Madonna Dia Dipasupil/MG26//Getty Images Madonna worked with Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello on this black dress and cape, referencing a painting by Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington. 'The Temptation of St. Anthony' by Leonora Carrington Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Kendall Jenner TheStewartofNY//Getty Images Jenner wore a Gap Studio by Zac Posen gown. It featured a - [The world’s finest nature images are now on display at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG)](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/the-worlds-finest-nature-images-are-now-on-display-at-shrewsbury-museum-and-art-gallery-smag/) - [ad_1] 01/05/2026 - Permalink Related topics: Uncategorized News from our partners The world’s finest nature images are on display at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG) until 20 June 2026. On loan from the Natural History Museum in London, the exhibitions feature some of the most exceptional nature - [Football meets fine art in exclusive Shoreditch pop-up](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/football-meets-fine-art-in-exclusive-shoreditch-pop-up/) - [ad_1] Trading card culture is getting a high-art makeover in East London this week as a one-day-only immersive gallery takes over Shoreditch. A free one-day pop-up exhibition is set to blend football and art in Shoreditch this Friday as Topps launches Topps Chrome Gallery: The Art of Card Collecting. The one-day immersive exhibition celebrates the - [Inigo Philbrick, the Art World’s Mini-Madoff, and Me](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/inigo-philbrick-the-art-worlds-mini-madoff-and-me/) - [ad_1] lnigo Philbrick, left, and the writer, in St. Moritz on New Year’s Eve in 2015. Photo: Courtesy Schachter When I first met Inigo Philbrick in 2012, he was all of 25, looked an awful lot like Justin Timberlake, and was running an art gallery called Modern Collections in London’s Mayfair district. Despite sounding like - [An extraordinary Pablo Picasso exhibition showcasing over 35 original and unseen artworks has arrived in Manchester](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/an-extraordinary-pablo-picasso-exhibition-showcasing-over-35-original-and-unseen-artworks-has-arrived-in-manchester/) - [ad_1] A new exhibition by Pablo Picasso has opened in Manchester, featuring never-before-seen works on public display. The Picasso: A Legacy exhibition, located in Castle Fine Art gallery on Manchester’s King Street, will include over 35 original works on paper and ceramics created by the artist from the mid 1930’s to his death in 1973. - [How to Invest in Digital Art, Intelligently](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/how-to-invest-in-digital-art-intelligently/) - [ad_1] Over the past few years, digital art has experienced exponential growth, transforming the artistic landscape and challenging traditional notions of creativity (and indeed, how art is presented and experienced – from the best museums to the home). Not only has it allowed creators to do things that were simply not possible even a year - [John Lee Shares AI-Generated Mother's Day Card](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/john-lee-shares-ai-generated-mothers-day-card/) - [ad_1] Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee posted an AI-generated Mother's Day greeting card on his social media account, according to dimsumdaily.hk and DotDotNews. Dimsumdaily.hk reports the post, on Facebook, included the message "Wishing all mothers a Happy Mother's Day." Both outlets describe the card as a cartoon-style illustration of a family of four showing - [Canadian Masterworks Lead Heffel’s Spring Sales](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/canadian-masterworks-lead-heffels-spring-sales/) - [ad_1] Coming off a triumphant anniversary sale season, which saw Heffel Fine Art Auction House achieve an industry rarity of 100 percent sold result, the Heffel Spring Auction is now on the horizon. Comprised of two sessions slated for May 21, 2026, Post-War & Contemporary Art will take place at 5 p.m. EDT followed by - [The activist sneaking AI slop onto gallery walls](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/the-activist-sneaking-ai-slop-onto-gallery-walls/) - [ad_1] Credit: Dangerous Minds / Elias Marrow Sun 10 May 2026 15:00, UK You might think you can always tell when you’re looking at AI-generated art, and that might even be true. However, that level of certainty might not exist forever. While it’s true at the time of writing, there is something about the finished - [An Expert Guide To Investing In Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/an-expert-guide-to-investing-in-art/) - [ad_1] How does art stack up as an alternative asset class? Avid collector Johnny Hon, founder and chairman of the Global Group, offers some rules of thumb when weighing a purchase For as long as art has existed, it has been funded by rich patrons. From pharaohs to Athenian statesmen to Renaissance financiers, art - [Summer Spot exhibition returns to The Station after successful debut](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/summer-spot-exhibition-returns-to-the-station-after-successful-debut/) - [ad_1] Summer Spot was launched last year as a seasonal counterpart to The Station’s long-running winter exhibition A Spot on the Wall and has quickly become a popular addition to Richmond’s cultural calendar. The exhibition will once again offer amateur, emerging and established artists the opportunity to display and sell work in a professional gallery - [10 contemporary artists to invest in right now](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/10-contemporary-artists-to-invest-in-right-now/) - [ad_1] Who? The American artist Dana Schutz (b. 1976), who paints gestural, figurative canvases, was included in the Clandestine show at the Venice Bienniale in 2003 and has shown her work at MoMA and the Whitney. In 2019 a painting by Schutz, one of the best known names on our list, hit the $2 million - [3rd Symposium on Digital Art in Ireland](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/3rd-symposium-on-digital-art-in-ireland/) - [ad_1] 3rd Symposium on Digital Art in Ireland Registration is now open for the 3rd Symposium on Digital Art in Ireland. The symposium is a collaboration between Sample-Studios and University College Cork’s Department of Digital Humanities and Future Humanities Institute. Thanks to Sample-Studios Digital Art Partner Matheson and to the Arts Council of Ireland for - [What’s it take to be super fund of the year?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/whats-it-take-to-be-super-fund-of-the-year/) - [ad_1] What does it take become superannuation fund of the year? We asked Australian Retirement Trust (ART), which recently won the Morningstar Super Fund of the Year 2026. According to Morningstar, the Australian Retirement Trust (ART) won its super fund of the year award due to its skilled investment team;, superior returns, coupled with its high-conviction - [Mugs of May art show brewing in Vernon](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/mugs-of-may-art-show-brewing-in-vernon/) - [ad_1] Mugs of May art show brewing in Vernon Published 8:00 am Sunday, May 10, 2026 Coffee – says Vernon’s Community Arts Centre (VCAC) – tastes better in a handmade mug. The centre’s sixth annual Mugs of May: Art Show and Sale is brewing at the centre through to May 26. The exhibition features hundreds - [Walker Art Gallery to present Sir John Akomfrah’s acclaimed Venice Biennale commission](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/walker-art-gallery-to-present-sir-john-akomfrahs-acclaimed-venice-biennale-commission/) - [ad_1] Walker Art Gallery will present Listening All Night To The Rain, a large-scale multi-channel film and sound installation by Sir John Akomfrah RA, opening 16 May 2026. Originally commissioned by the British Council for the British Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024, the exhibition comes to Liverpool on a UK tour supported - [This Kazakhstani artist is building her own fantasy universe inspired by ritual and magic](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-kazakhstani-artist-is-building-her-own-fantasy-universe-inspired-by-ritual-and-magic/) - [ad_1] Liubov Komarova is a worldbuilder and illustrator based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, whose art explores ritualistic and atmospheric storytelling. She is in the process of developing large-scale fantasy universes of her own with her Ínöl and Glaiza projects. Her inspiration comes from immersing herself in other worlds. Below Liubov introduces us to her world and - [Business News Today: Stock and Share Market News, Economy and Finance News, Sensex, Nifty, Global Market, NSE, BSE Live IPO News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/business-news-today-stock-and-share-market-news-economy-and-finance-news-sensex-nifty-global-market-nse-bse-live-ipo-news/) - [ad_1] Stocks to Watch Today: CMS Info Systems, Advanced Enzyme, Niva Bupa, Oberoi Realty, Bank of India, Swiggy, ABB, Tata Consumer Products in focus on 11 May Stocks to Watch, 11 May: Stocks like ABB India, Tata Consumer Products, Swiggy, Bank of Baroda, JSW Infrastructure, Blue Dart Express, Birla Corporation, Bank of India, Oberoi Realty, - [Art Fund to bring three Venice Biennale 2026 commissions to the UK](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/art-fund-to-bring-three-venice-biennale-2026-commissions-to-the-uk/) - [ad_1] New works by Lubaina Himid, Manon Awst and Dylan Huw, and Bugarin + Castle to be shared UK-wide Art Fund, the UK’s national charity for museums and galleries, today announces a major UK-wide programme bringing three landmark commissions from the 61st Venice Biennale (9 May – 22 November 2026) to audiences across England, Scotland, - [Major art exhibition by Joe Lycett to come to Birmingham](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/major-art-exhibition-by-joe-lycett-to-come-to-birmingham/) - [ad_1] "I'm honoured and delighted to be exhibiting in the superb Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, right in the centre of the best city in the world," Lycett said. "I'm hoping to create a sort of neon graveyard which will overwhelm, delight and confuse gallery-goers. "Expect colourful and silly depictions of loads of dead stuff." - [Irishman sanctioned over Russian links helps super-rich invest in art, cars and watches](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/irishman-sanctioned-over-russian-links-helps-super-rich-invest-in-art-cars-and-watches/) - [ad_1] Businessman who was penalised by the US Treasury now helps wealthy clients acquire ‘rare assets’ An Irishman in Dubai sanctioned by the US because of his business dealings with Russia has reinvented himself as a consultant helping the super-rich invest in “rare assets”. John Desmond Hanafin (51), who is originally from Raheny in north - [Art as an investment: How to build an art collection from scratch](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/art-as-an-investment-how-to-build-an-art-collection-from-scratch/) - [ad_1] The idea of a global pandemic driving purchases of fine art may sound absurd, but that is exactly what occurred during the lockdown. Dinesh Vazirani, CEO and co-founder of Saffronart, an international auction house with nearly five hundred auctions to its credit, chalks it down to the fact that people were more involved in - [Performance Without Borders: Talking with Anja Foerschner](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/performance-without-borders-talking-with-anja-foerschner/) - [ad_1] This article is part of a series of pieces celebrating Glasstire’s 25th anniversary. To see other stories from this series, go here. To see pieces from the month of May, around the theme Training Grounds: Studios, Students & Schools, go here. Two years ago I met Anja Foerschner when I enrolled in Ayca Ceylan’s online Eco Performance - [Inclusive Gallery Experiences : Newcastle Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/inclusive-gallery-experiences-newcastle-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] The Newcastle Art Gallery has introduced two accessibility-focused commissions as part of its expanded facility. The first initiative involves a digital guide named Nancy that provides audio, Auslan-interpreted video, and written descriptions for 24 stops throughout the ground floor collection. The second accessibility-focused feature is a series of architectural-scale sculptures by artist Fayen d'Evie - [How an iPad turned a pro ballet dancer into a digital artist with 1.6 million TikTok followers](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-an-ipad-turned-a-pro-ballet-dancer-into-a-digital-artist-with-1-6-million-tiktok-followers/) - [ad_1] Abigail Bixler started learning about digital art during Covid, and in that relatively short time has made it her profession. With an Etsy shop (The Creative Bix) selling stunning custom digital brushes, and one of the most joyful, vibrant TikTok feeds I’ve seen, she’s turned a hobby into a thriving business – and has - [SMC Emeritus Student Art Exhibition Opens May 14 in Santa Monica](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/smc-emeritus-student-art-exhibition-opens-may-14-in-santa-monica/) - [ad_1] The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery will present Part 1 of its 2026 Annual Student Art Exhibition from May 14 through June 19, featuring works by student artists from SMC's noncredit Emeritus program for older adults. A free opening reception will be held Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the - [Maddox Gallery’s Jay Rutland on investing in art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/maddox-gallerys-jay-rutland-on-investing-in-art/) - [ad_1] Since at least 2015, the year of its launch, Maddox Gallery has been an instrumental, smooth-moving force in the contemporary-art sphere, a destination where blue-chip names, the well-established and the emerging are harmonised under the same roof. Marquee draws, such as Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, have showcased here, as have The Connor - [Brand-new art gallery opens in York city centre](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/brand-new-art-gallery-opens-in-york-city-centre/) - [ad_1] A NEW art gallery has opened in York city centre. The Jardine Gallery & Workshop has welcomed its first visitors to its studio in Colliergate. 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He and an - [“Kasba-e-Kamal” Art Exhibition Celebrates Karachi’s Emerging and Established Talent](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/kasba-e-kamal-art-exhibition-celebrates-karachis-emerging-and-established-talent/) - [ad_1] By Jamal Ashiqain Being present to experience the exceptional spectrum of art works at “Kasba-e-Kamal” an art exhibition at Ocean Art Gallery, in Karachi was an absolute delight. The art show was the debut curatorial project by artist Anwer Kashif, showcasing a number of artists both emerging and already established ones, all under one - [Why Invest in art? Exploring the financial potential of art investments](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/why-invest-in-art-exploring-the-financial-potential-of-art-investments/) - [ad_1] Investors eyeing the FTSE 100 index are optimistic about a potential turnaround in fortunes for the under appreciated market in the upcoming year. 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The Truro Art Society’s spring exhibition will be held in the historic stalls of the stables at the National Trust’s Trelissick estate near Truro, running from Saturday, May 2, to Sunday, May 17, 2026. Featuring a - [The best monitors for graphic artists: We test for accuracy, ergonomics and style](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/the-best-monitors-for-graphic-artists-we-test-for-accuracy-ergonomics-and-style/) - [ad_1] 01. BenQ MA320U ☆☆☆☆☆ Generous 32-inch screen for detailed workRead more▼ 02. Dell 27 Plus 4K S2725QS ☆☆☆☆☆ 4K resolution for sharp visualsRead more▼ 03. 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You may think it strange that a 900-year-old - [ART unveils ‘carefully curated’ choice investment range for members](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/art-unveils-carefully-curated-choice-investment-range-for-members/) - [ad_1] Australian Retirement Trust (ART) members will have access to 15 “carefully constructed” choice investment options that cover a broad range of objectives and investment timeframes from 1 July. According to the fund, the product suite was curated to best meet members’ goals and life stages. Commenting on the new investment menu, ART chief of - [Malaysia to get back US$30 million worth of fine art linked to 1MDB scandal](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/malaysia-to-get-back-us30-million-worth-of-fine-art-linked-to-1mdb-scandal/) - [ad_1] Malaysia is set to receive 12 pieces of fine art – including works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro and Henri Matisse – after discussions with US officials to repatriate assets tied to the global corruption scandal at 1MDB. The works are being held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses in the United States and - ['Being There: Witness, Truth and Trust', at ST.ART gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/being-there-witness-truth-and-trust-at-st-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] An exhibition of photographs to mark Press Freedom Day (Sunday 3 May) is showing this weekend at ST.ART Gallery, Eastcastle Street in Fitzrovia West. Organised by the Rory Peck Trust, in partnership with news agencies AFP, The Associated Press and Reuters, it features some of the most powerful images of the past 12 months - [LENSCRATCH - Fine Art Photography Daily](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/lenscratch-fine-art-photography-daily/) - [ad_1] ©Barbara Justice, You Did It All, 2026, @justice.barbara_ Happy Mother’s Day to the fathers who mother, the friends who mother, the mothers of animals and the environment, mothers who have struggled raising children or caring for elderly parents , to those who have lost their mothers and found mothers in other faces. But most - [Art Collector Olyvia Kwok Shares The Secrets To Her Investment Success](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/art-collector-olyvia-kwok-shares-the-secrets-to-her-investment-success/) - [ad_1] Olyvia Kwok made her debut in the art world when she purchased a Chinese scroll painting at an auction for $33,000 and later sold it at a Hong Kong auction house for $220,000. She was just 22 years old at the time. Today, Kwok has accumulated over 15 years experience in art collection and - [How studying The Last of Us has helped this 3D artist perfect character design](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-studying-the-last-of-us-has-helped-this-3d-artist-perfect-character-design/) - [ad_1] There’s a certain kind of artist who can tell you exactly why a character works, not in some broad 'good design' sense, but down to the little things, the scar placement, the tired eyes, the colours chosen for a jacket, the way a face changes when a story gets darker, and that’s very much - [Art as social responsibility: 'Politically inCorrect' exhibit](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/art-as-social-responsibility-politically-incorrect-exhibit/) - [ad_1] W.E.B. Du Bois believed art divorced from social truth was no art at all. EuGene V Byrd III built an entire exhibition around proving him right. The “Politically inCorrect” group fine art exhibition opened Friday at Railroad ATL inside the Future Gallery at 255 Ted Turner Drive SW, bringing together more than 50 artists - [Creative Capital Formula: How Art & Science Are Driving Millennial Investment](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/creative-capital-formula-how-art-science-are-driving-millennial-investment/) - [ad_1] In the history of any creative industry, the relationship between tech knowhow, artistic acumen, and “cold hard cash” has been akin to a chicken versus egg dilemma. What inspires change? What drives innovation? The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically exposed transnational cultural and socioeconomic fault lines. It has also exhibited the transformative power of the - [Billionaires are buying more art, up 11%, but investment in impressionism writes the cheque - Lifestyle News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/billionaires-are-buying-more-art-up-11-but-investment-in-impressionism-writes-the-cheque-lifestyle-news/) - [ad_1] Collecting art pieces, bidding in auctions, and buying sole ownership of an art piece is not an uncommon practice for billionaires. But, looking for artist names and selecting a famous painter is not enough, according to the new Knight Frank Wealth report, considering art has always been a luxury asset, billionaires are largely motivated - [Gibraltarian artists exhibit in Margate in collaborative exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/gibraltarian-artists-exhibit-in-margate-in-collaborative-exhibition/) - [ad_1] ‘Traces of Humanity’ A landmark exhibition, organised by Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry for Culture, and in collaboration with the Lloyds Group of London, has opened in Margate on the southeast coast of England. The exhibition features works by Gibraltarian artists, artists from the Lloyds Art Group and internationally renowned artists. Drawing - [Ireland Makes Basic Income Program for Artists Permanent](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/ireland-makes-basic-income-program-for-artists-permanent/) - [ad_1] News After a successful pilot, artists will be paid hundreds of euros weekly over three years. The Irish government will give 2,000 artists unrestricted weekly stipends, following a successful three-year basic income pilot program. Last week, Ireland’s Department of Culture, Communications and Sport announced it would create a recurring basic income program for artists - [Digital art competition | Queensland Youth Week](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/digital-art-competition-queensland-youth-week/) - [ad_1] The 2026 Queensland Youth Week digital art competition invited young Queensland artists aged 12 to 25 to showcase their artistry and innovation and highlight how they are shaping their futures and contributing to their communities. We extend our thanks to the 132 young artists who took part in this competition. Submissions were judged on - [Olyvia Kwok: How art is being used to redefine luxurious spaces](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/olyvia-kwok-how-art-is-being-used-to-redefine-luxurious-spaces/) - [ad_1] Words by Ella Hendrix Art has played many roles in society throughout history, whether used purely for decorative reasons, to convey messages and incite emotions or to allow people to express themselves in a way that simple words cannot. Another way that art is being used increasingly in society is as an investment. We - [Ed Ruscha | Zoot Soot (2019) | Art & Prints](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/ed-ruscha-zoot-soot-2019-art-prints/) - [ad_1] Courtesy of the Artist100% of the proceeds of this sale are donated to LAM.Ed Ruscha was born on December 16, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska. His family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1941. In 1956, Ruscha moved to Los Angeles, where he attended Chouinard Art Institute, from which he graduated in 1960. Ruscha’s early - [Epstein Files Reveal Opaque World of Top Art Deals, Loans, LLCs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/epstein-files-reveal-opaque-world-of-top-art-deals-loans-llcs/) - [ad_1] It’s long been thought that Jeffrey Epstein’s role in the art world was fairly limited. He patronized the New York Academy of Art, owned that creepy painting of President Bill Clinton in a blue dress and red heels, and advised billionaire Leon Black, a mega collector and Museum of Modern Art trustee, on tax - [New exhibition captures the drama of land and seascapes](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/new-exhibition-captures-the-drama-of-land-and-seascapes/) - [ad_1] A new exhibition by Angus artist Victoria Wyllie has opened at The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery in Forfar. The collection invites visitors to step into the vast, shifting beauty of Scotland’s land and seascapes. Beyond the Horizon brings together a series of striking contemporary paintings that explore the dynamic relationship between land, sea - [New Greenock creative project brings people together through art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/new-greenock-creative-project-brings-people-together-through-art/) - [ad_1] A NEW creative project is bringing people together through the power of art. Room for Art, based in Greenock and housed at The Wyllieum, aims to support wellbeing by encouraging self-expression and connection. The community-led initiative is a collaboration between The Wyllieum and Art in Healthcare, offering guided workshops and collaborative sessions. Designed to - [Room for Art project bringing people together in Greenock](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/room-for-art-project-bringing-people-together-in-greenock/) - [ad_1] Room for Art, based in Greenock and housed at The Wyllieum, aims to support wellbeing by encouraging self-expression and connection. The community-led initiative is a collaboration between The Wyllieum and Art in Healthcare, offering guided workshops and collaborative sessions. Designed to be a safe and welcoming space, the project promotes personal growth, reduces social - [Meet Amar Singh, the Activist Art Gallerist Who Went From Dealing in Abstract Expressionism to $300 Million Worth of NFTs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/meet-amar-singh-the-activist-art-gallerist-who-went-from-dealing-in-abstract-expressionism-to-300-million-worth-of-nfts/) - [ad_1] Watching Amar Singh in action—endlessly pacing and talking on the phone—one could easily imagine him trading stocks on the Nasdaq rather than buying and selling NFTs. 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A “dramatic” painting of Mount Vesuvius erupting in 1774 by an artist said to have witnessed the event is to go under the hammer next week. Landscape artist Jakob Philipp Hackert’s painting will be auctioned at Lyon & Turnbull - ["Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice" Collateral Event of the 61st Venice Biennale Unveils](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/fermata-hong-kong-in-venice-collateral-event-of-the-61st-venice-biennale-unveils/) - [ad_1] "Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice" Collateral Event of the 61st Venice Biennale unveils The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) organised "Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice" as a Collateral Event of the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) to - [New Leamington Spa art gallery to spotlight South Asian artists](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/new-leamington-spa-art-gallery-to-spotlight-south-asian-artists/) - [ad_1] Paintings and a range of works from eight local and national artists, external are set to feature across the gallery's opening exhibition, including Amrit Singh Sandhu, Simran Kaur Panesar and Rati Devi Sivyer. Singh, who is also an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, said he had worked in the art industry for the - [Winchester School of Art: Textile artist leads flax workshop](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/winchester-school-of-art-textile-artist-leads-flax-workshop/) - [ad_1] Alice Hume, a textile artist and graduate of Winchester School of Art, recently led a hands-on workshop in flax processing for first-year students on the university’s new sustainable luxury textiles course. Tessia Zhang and Evelyn Lin. (Image: Winchester School of Art) Ms Hume, who is based in Portsmouth, said: "I started growing flax in - [Interview: Thomas S. Kaplan Auctions First Rembrandt to Fund Panthera](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/interview-thomas-s-kaplan-auctions-first-rembrandt-to-fund-panthera/) - [ad_1] American billionaire investor Thomas S. Kaplan, CEO of the Electrum Group—together with his wife, Daphne Kaplan—a major collector and patron who is also deeply involved in philanthropy across the arts and wildlife conservation. In cultural spheres, he is probably best known for building one of the world’s most important private collections of Rembrandt and - [This astounding optical illusion art feels like pure witchcraft](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-astounding-optical-illusion-art-feels-like-pure-witchcraft/) - [ad_1] Optical illusions come in a multitude of forms, from mind-boggling magic eyes to astounding cognitive tricks, but my favourite has to be the world of op art. 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The whole weekend was just buzzing,” she said. “It’s always a joy, because we have a lot of artists and makers and largely we’re on our own troughing away all year. Twice a year, we - [Art Tax: Tips for Investing in Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/art-tax-tips-for-investing-in-art/) - [ad_1] Justin Flach, managing director of wealth strategy with Ascent, says that he has noticed many affluent clients view collectibles as a viable investment option. “Academic research has shown that artwork or any other collectible can serve as a countercyclical holding during times of market volatility,” he says. “But keep in mind that artwork is - [Letters to the editor: Art gallery could bring Farnham's Willmer House to life](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/letters-to-the-editor-art-gallery-could-bring-farnhams-willmer-house-to-life/) - [ad_1] Art gallery would preserve character of house Sometime in the near future the scaffolding will come down from Willmer House and it will be ready for a new phase in its life. I believe there are plans for it to be a craft museum, but I have always thought the house is a failure - [Royal College of Art Launches AngelClubRCA Investment Network](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/royal-college-of-art-launches-angelclubrca-investment-network/) - [ad_1] AngelClubRCA members will secure privileged access to cutting-edge, Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)-eligible businesses being incubated at InnovationRCA, providing them with the opportunity to play a critical role in promoting and encouraging commercial enterprise in the UK. This year’s eight incubated companies have been selected by InnovationRCA’s expert Start-Up Investment Board, against criteria that - [8 leading gallerists' advice for new art collectors](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/8-leading-gallerists-advice-for-new-art-collectors/) - [ad_1] The future is indeed female as far as India's art scene is concerned. 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I arranged the bamboo - [Norwich artist Dan Topalis art exhibition opens](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/norwich-artist-dan-topalis-art-exhibition-opens/) - [ad_1] Beth McDermott | Norwich Bulletin An art exhibition featuring the work of Norwich artist Dan Topalis is open at Dada Post, 125 Boswell Ave., according to a community announcement. The exhibition, titled "Dan Topalis: Interchanges & Intersections," is open every Saturday through July 1. Topalis is showcasing two distinct series in the exhibition: the - [Art Increasingly Seen As Alternative Form Of Investment](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/art-increasingly-seen-as-alternative-form-of-investment/) - [ad_1] With art being increasingly viewed as a viable form of alternative investment, exhibitiions are being held this month in New York and London of the work of expressionist painter Lancelot Ribeiro. 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We spoke to Julian Usher, Head of Sales of London’s Red Eight Gallery, to discover how he fell in - [Southeast Bulloch Middle School hosts Fine Arts Gala, celebrating student creativity and community connection](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/southeast-bulloch-middle-school-hosts-fine-arts-gala-celebrating-student-creativity-and-community-connection/) - [ad_1] Southeast Bulloch Middle School's 2nd Annual Fine Arts Gala offered an evening celebrating the artistic expression and musical talent within its walls, drawing families and community members to witness the impressive work of its students -- and even a few teachers. Art, music, and creativity filled the halls of Southeast Bulloch Middle School as - [Met Gala 2026: When Fashion Became a Moving Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/met-gala-2026-when-fashion-became-a-moving-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] A look at how the 2026 Met Gala turned history into a vibrant moving gallery, writes Sakshi Priya Where exactly does a canvas end and a breathing body begin? The Metropolitan Museum uses its massive annual charity fundraiser to erase the line between gallery and street. The 2026 Met Gala’s Costume Art theme dared - [Bold and unexpected: Creative Futures Fund invests in new projects shaping our creative future](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/bold-and-unexpected-creative-futures-fund-invests-in-new-projects-shaping-our-creative-future/) - [ad_1] The Creative Futures Fund supports extraordinary works that push boundaries and bring distinctly Australian stories to audiences across Australia and around the world. It will invest $7.8 million this year to support 20 ambitious, large-scale creative projects, spanning every state and territory. An initiative of the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy Revive, the Creative - [How putting story first can inspire your art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-putting-story-first-can-inspire-your-art/) - [ad_1] This picture is from a personal project I’ve been working on. I always try to start my work with a thumbnail and an idea of a story. After my initial thumbnail exploration, I created the assets and focused on the Orc king in ZBrush (see our guide to the best 3D modelling software). I - [Dozens of artists bring new life to a gigantic former ironworks on UNESCO's world heritage list](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/dozens-of-artists-bring-new-life-to-a-gigantic-former-ironworks-on-unescos-world-heritage-list/) - [ad_1] 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 Dozens of urban artists from 17 countries have converged on one of Europe's most important industrial landmarks for a - [Starry 'Art' Revival Recoups Broadway Investment](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/starry-art-revival-recoups-broadway-investment/) - [ad_1] Producers of the first-ever Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play Art starring Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris say the production has recouped its capitalization. The production was capitalized at $6.75 million. Directed by Scott Ellis, Art, translated by Christopher Hampton, opened at the Music Box Theatre on September 16; the limited engagement will - [ACP alumni showcase artistic talents on Arts Alumni Festival’s second day](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/acp-alumni-showcase-artistic-talents-on-arts-alumni-festivals-second-day/) - [ad_1] The Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi featured vibrant cultural activities on the second day of the Arts Alumni Festival on Saturday with talk session, theatre performances, flash mob and a qawwali night. The day began with an Alumni Talk Session where alumni of the School of Visual and Performing Arts, including Taha Abbas, - [What I Buy and Why: Collector Pierre Sigg on Artists Who Reinvent Painting With New Tech, and the Warhol He Wants in His Bathroom](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/what-i-buy-and-why-collector-pierre-sigg-on-artists-who-reinvent-painting-with-new-tech-and-the-warhol-he-wants-in-his-bathroom/) - [ad_1] After building up his collection over the years, the Saudi Arabia-based, Swiss-born art collector Pierre Sigg decided to embark on something more similar, but not quite the same. The investor and consultant, who focuses on real estate, hospitality, and tech, will soon open a foundation in the form of a prestigious artist residency between the - [From Hokusai to Hogarth, a landmark new book explores the history of printmaking](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/from-hokusai-to-hogarth-a-landmark-new-book-explores-the-history-of-printmaking/) - [ad_1] Holly EJ Black's The Story of Printmaking: A Global History of Art is a landmark new book that explores the full history of prints as an art form. It's the first ever publication to do so. Here I speak to Holly to discover more. I’ve always known what ‘paintings’ are, I think. They permeate into - [This artist blends bugs and folklore to create striking creatures using traditional media](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-artist-blends-bugs-and-folklore-to-create-striking-creatures-using-traditional-media/) - [ad_1] Based in Spain, Ricardo Robles is a seasoned concept artist and co-founder of the design studio Brainbug. He specialises in visual direction for video game and board game projects and crafts striking environments, characters and creatures. Ricardo likes to work with traditional media like oil, acrylic, charcoal, ink and watercolour (see our guides to - [One of Van Gogh’s greatest watercolours could achieve a record price - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/one-of-van-goghs-greatest-watercolours-could-achieve-a-record-price-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] The Harvest in Provence (June 1888) comes up for sale on 19 May at Sotheby’s in New York, with an estimate of $25m-$35m. Van Gogh painted the watercolour just a few days before making his magnificent oil painting of the same scene, The Harvest (June 1888). Van Gogh had actually made two watercolours of - [Spotify CEO invested in AI weapons, now bands are pulling their music](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/spotify-ceo-invested-in-ai-weapons-now-bands-are-pulling-their-music/) - [ad_1] Greg Saunier already had reasons to be wary of Spotify. The founder of the acclaimed Bay Area band Deerhoof was well acquainted with the service’s meager payouts to artists and songwriters, often estimated around $3 per thousand streams. He was unnerved by the service’s splashy pivots into AI and podcasting, where right-wing, conspiracy-peddling hosts - ['John Akomfrah: Listening All Night To The Rain' at Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/john-akomfrah-listening-all-night-to-the-rain-at-walker-art-gallery-liverpool-uk/) - [ad_1] 30 April 2026 From 16 May – 31 Aug 2026, Walker Art Gallery presents 'Listening All Night To The Rain' by British artist Sir John Akomfrah, a series of multi-channel video installations commissioned for the British Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024. The title is drawn from the poetry of Chinese writer - [Venice Biennale art exhibition jury quits over Israeli and Russian participation](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/venice-biennale-art-exhibition-jury-quits-over-israeli-and-russian-participation/) - [ad_1] The Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions, has opened its most contentious edition in recent memory, marred by geopolitical tensions and unprecedented protests. The jury, tasked with awarding the coveted Golden Lions, resigned in protest over the participation of Israel and Russia, while there were also loud demonstrations outside - [[Feature] Not just window shopping: Young generation dives into art market](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/feature-not-just-window-shopping-young-generation-dives-into-art-market/) - [ad_1] Expectation of stable financial returns, new trading platforms and high liquidity drive interests in art as investment Appreciating artworks at galleries or exhibitions has been a pure joy for Jeong Hye-young, a 35-year-old office worker in Seoul, not just for finding peace of mind from stress-filled work but also because she sees their rising - [How to create digital concept art using Blender and Photoshop](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-to-create-digital-concept-art-using-blender-and-photoshop/) - [ad_1] My project The Vault emerged from a struggle I was having, which I think many professional artists face. Working as a concept artist in a studio, I couldn’t count the number of times I have thought to myself, ‘wait, I want to do that,’ when I see one of my colleagues doing something cool - [Mayfaire arts festival hands out $17,000 in prizes. See the winners](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/mayfaire-arts-festival-hands-out-17000-in-prizes-see-the-winners/) - [ad_1] Updated Sat, May 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM UTC (This article was revised to include video.) An artist from Bradenton won Best of Show at the 54th Mayfaire by-the-Lake fine art festival. The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College announced the awards for the annual festival at the conclusion of - [Support Kentucky arts funding to strengthen communities](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/support-kentucky-arts-funding-to-strengthen-communities/) - [ad_1] In 2026, we will be celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary. As chairman of the Kentucky Arts Council, and as an artist myself, I encourage you to also consider another important milestone that is critical to Kentucky’s future. The Kentucky Arts Council (KAC), the state arts agency whose mission is to foster environments for the - [LISTERS | New art gallery goes the whole Nine Yards](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/listers-new-art-gallery-goes-the-whole-nine-yards/) - [ad_1] Winter decided to offer Joburg a taste of what lies around the corner as I made my way to a place that’s a hangout for hipsters (remember them?) who have grown up and now hold down nine-to-fives when not playing padel. This was Thursday night, and, as the temperature hovered around 8°C, guests in - [JPMorgan’s billionaire clients want sports teams more than fine art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/jpmorgans-billionaire-clients-want-sports-teams-more-than-fine-art/) - [ad_1] The share of ultra-rich families with controlling stakes has surged to 20% from three years ago, pushing such franchise investments beyond just "passion investments." JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s super-rich clients are bolstering investments in sports teams as rising values increasingly attract capital from institutional firms and it matures as an asset class. Some 20% - [Gorgeous Art Deco lido nestled in UK countryside with lagoon-shaped pool, fountain and slides is reopening this weekend](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/gorgeous-art-deco-lido-nestled-in-uk-countryside-with-lagoon-shaped-pool-fountain-and-slides-is-reopening-this-weekend/) - [ad_1] A MUCH-LOVED lido nestled in the UK countryside is reopening this weekend. The Art Deco attraction, which features a “lagoon” pool and slides, first opened in 1935 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations for King George V. Sign up for the Travel newsletter Thank you! At the height of summer, Ilkley Lido, which - [The Strad - After hours at Guildhall Art Gallery: Vilde Frang and Lawrence Power perform ‘Capricci’](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/the-strad-after-hours-at-guildhall-art-gallery-vilde-frang-and-lawrence-power-perform-capricci/) - [ad_1] Vilde Frang and Lawrence Power perform Capricci for Violin and Viola II Lento by Bjarne Brustad, after hours at the Guildhall Art Gallery. The work will feature in Âme creative studio’s upcoming show Darkness Visible at the Barbican on 7 May, described by Power as ’a cinematic concert experience at the intersection of film and live music’. - [How to find your creative niche with fan art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/how-to-find-your-creative-niche-with-fan-art/) - [ad_1] Finding your tribe, the people who deeply love your artwork and truly get what you’re doing, is one of the most fulfilling and joyous aspects of being a creator. Fan art is a clever and efficient way to do it, because it gives you access to a ready-made community of like-minded people. And, if - [David Dane and his oil paintings of the Norfolk Broads](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/david-dane-and-his-oil-paintings-of-the-norfolk-broads/) - [ad_1] In 1966, I sat in a minibus on the way to Buckenham Ferry for my first sailing lesson. As we got close, I saw what looked like a huge ship moving slowly and majestically through a vast reedbed towards Norwich. It was a coaster headed for the turning basin on the corner of the - [Spotlight On: Robyn Vegas, Executive Director, Business for the Arts Broward - caa](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/spotlight-on-robyn-vegas-executive-director-business-for-the-arts-broward-caa/) - [ad_1] Key points: • Arts and culture are increasingly viewed as economic drivers that support talent attraction and quality of life in Broward County. • Programs like Art in the Workplace and public murals strengthen employee engagement and community connection. • Funding challenges remain, but expanding public art and artist development are key priorities for - [This ICA Exhibition Skewers Art’s Culture of Capitalism](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/this-ica-exhibition-skewers-arts-culture-of-capitalism/) - [ad_1] As Genuine Fake Premium Economy featuring work by Jenna Bliss, Buck Ellison and Jasmine Gregory opens at the ICA, curator Nicola Leong explains what it reflects about the art world today and how it changed after the 2008 financial crash May 06, 2026 “I’m not sure the exhibition is a diagnosis of the art - [Why Art Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/why-art-should-be-in-every-investors-portfolio/) - [ad_1] Investing in financial markets has never been easier than it is today, and in the last ten years, a number of new companies have emerged that enable access to alternative asset classes by eliminating the two most challenging barriers to entry for the general population: high capital requirements and the requisite domain expertise. Asset - [London-Based Art Investment Firm Accused of Running $11 Million Con](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/london-based-art-investment-firm-accused-of-running-11-million-con/) - [ad_1] Smith and Partner, a London-based art investment firm facing liquidation in a British bankruptcy court, has been accused of a scheme that allegedly defrauded $11 million from more than a thousand investors. Liquidators are seeking some $17 million in compensation. The company was founded by Austrian citizen Peter Paul Adam in 2015, who resigned - [Vermont photographer launches Distant Dawn, a curated photography gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/vermont-photographer-launches-distant-dawn-a-curated-photography-gallery/) - [ad_1] Direct-to-collector model supports working photographers Vermont Business Magazine Oliver Parini, a Vermont-based commercial and editorial photographer, has launched Distant Dawn, an online photography gallery in Weybridge. The gallery works with photographers who haven't pursued the traditional fine-art gallery path, connecting them with a larger audience of people online who are looking to own approachable, - [New digital art trail launched in North York Moors National Park](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/new-digital-art-trail-launched-in-north-york-moors-national-park/) - [ad_1] The project, titled Wander, is a collaboration between the North York Moors National Park Authority and The Northern School of Art and features 48 artworks by students from the school’s Hartlepool campus, each accessible via QR codes at ten locations across the park. The trail invites visitors to explore the landscape through the eyes - [Art Fund launches UK-wide touring programme](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/art-fund-launches-uk-wide-touring-programme/) - [ad_1] A UK-wide touring exhibition highlighting women artists has kicked off with an exhibition at Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penzance, where more than 60 works from the collections of three participating museum will be showcased alongside community responses. Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art runs until 27 September in Penzance, - [Investing in art: What to know about turning a passion into a purposeful wealth strategy](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/investing-in-art-what-to-know-about-turning-a-passion-into-a-purposeful-wealth-strategy/) - [ad_1] In 1995, Les Distractions de Dagobert, a painting by British artist Leonora Carrington, sold for $475,000. In 2024, Sotheby’s sold the painting for $28.5 million to an Argentinian billionaire who founded the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires, according to The Wealth Report 2025 by Knight Frank. Such multimillion-dollar price tags are likely - [How To Invest in AI-Generated Assets](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/how-to-invest-in-ai-generated-assets/) - [ad_1] Ruby Layram 8th Apr 2025 The rise of AI has transformed almost every aspect of our lives – from the way we work to how we shop, bank, and even create. One of the most fascinating developments is the rise of AI-generated assets – digital creations made entirely or partially by machines. But can you - [Essex students curates art exhibition in Colchester](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/essex-students-curates-art-exhibition-in-colchester/) - [ad_1] Alicia Doel, who is about to graduate from her art curating degree, launched the exhibition at the Artsy Image Gallery to gain hands-on experience outside of her studies and become more involved in Colchester's arts community. Visitors to the exhibition at Artsy Image Gallery (Image: Jeff Scott) Titled The Things We Learned to Ignore, - [Investing In Art: A Modern Guide for 2025](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/investing-in-art-a-modern-guide-for-2025/) - [ad_1] Karl 20th Mar 2025 This is a paid article on behalf of Mintus With economic uncertainty, fluctuating stock markets, and rising inflation, investors are increasingly looking toward alternative asset classes to diversify their portfolios. Art, a centuries-old investment, is gaining traction thanks to fractional ownership, increased accessibility, and strong historical performance. But is investing - [10 ways to make your fan art feel fresh and original](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/10-ways-to-make-your-fan-art-feel-fresh-and-original/) - [ad_1] It’s easy to see why fan art is so popular. Familiar and much loved characters are an easy win for artists, both aspiring and professional. But it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of simple reproduction, and nobody wants to be seen to be copying something directly (see our recent feature on - [Art Gallery Shows to See in May](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/art-gallery-shows-to-see-in-may/) - [ad_1] This week in Newly Reviewed, Will Heinrich covers Ceija Stojka’s naïve expressionism, Mao Ishikawa’s sprawling bodies and a redo of an important show by Peter Hujar. Soho Ceija Stojka Through June 7. The Drawing Center, 35 Wooster Street; 212-219-2166, drawingcenter.org. Ceija Stojka (1933-2013) was born to a family of Lovari Roma horse traders in - [A Life in Art: Roger Fry exhibition at Museum of Somerset](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/a-life-in-art-roger-fry-exhibition-at-museum-of-somerset/) - [ad_1] An exhibition of the paintings of Roger Fry and his overlooked wife Helen Coombe at the Museum of Somerset sheds light onto their complex lives and profound careers, and highlights the importance of bringing significant cultural experiences to Somerset ‘Roger was complex and unique,’ explains Tim Martin, curator of A Life in Art: Roger - [Art Fund Bets on Women and Marginalized Artists for Big Returns](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/art-fund-bets-on-women-and-marginalized-artists-for-big-returns/) - [ad_1] A version of this article originally appeared in The Back Room, our lively recap funneling only the week’s must-know art industry intel into a nimble read you’ll actually enjoy. Artnet News Pro members get exclusive access—subscribe now to receive the newsletter in your inbox every Friday. When they began to proliferate in the early 2000s, art investment funds - [New gallery opens with nod to North Bay’s artistic past](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/new-gallery-opens-with-nod-to-north-bays-artistic-past/) - [ad_1] Bloch Bauers Gallery of Fine Art in downtown North Bay features Indigenous and regional works, with Ernest Taylor’s self-portrait drawing early attention at the opening Paintings lined the walls. Soapstone carvings sat under gallery lights. In one corner of the room, a self-portrait of Ernest “Ernie” Taylor drew visitors in. Bloch Bauers Gallery of - [Crypto investor eats Cattelan banana he bought for $6.2m - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/crypto-investor-eats-cattelan-banana-he-bought-for-6-2m-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] Shortly after the Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun bought Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian (2019) for an astonishing $6.2m last week at Sotheby's New York, he wrote on X of his intention to eat the banana component of the conceptual work. Sun fulfilled his promise today at a press conference held at the Peninsula Hotel in - [Southbank Centre chairman Misan Harriman shares Golders Green ‘conspiracy’](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/southbank-centre-chairman-misan-harriman-shares-golders-green-conspiracy/) - [ad_1] David Taylor, the Labour MP for Hemel Hempstead, said: “These posts are not only incredibly inappropriate for the chair of a charity board, but for anyone in the public eye. “Antisemitism under the cover of solidarity with the Palestinian cause has been rife within the arts for too long, that needs to change now. - [Art-Invest buys Vienna hotel - Green Street News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/art-invest-buys-vienna-hotel-green-street-news/) - [ad_1] Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary. Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses. Green Street Advisors (UK) Ltd., doing business as Green Street, is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct - [This Flipper Zero App Shows How Vulnerable Digital Price Tags Really Are](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-flipper-zero-app-shows-how-vulnerable-digital-price-tags-really-are/) - [ad_1] The Flipper Zero is so feature-rich that if you're wondering what it's actually used for, well, that's a tough question to answer. You can run scripts and interact with existing devices, deploy or interact with wireless technologies like NFC, spoof Apple AirTags or even spam iPhones with pop-up - [Mauritius opens its first art, culture investment summit | The Guardian Nigeria News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/mauritius-opens-its-first-art-culture-investment-summit-the-guardian-nigeria-news/) - [ad_1] Mauritius made its most ambitious move yet to claim its place on the global cultural map when the island nation recently hosted the inaugural Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS), a high-level forum designed to transform Mauritius into a leading art and cultural-tourism destination across Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Born from - [What Is Blue Chip Art?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/what-is-blue-chip-art/) - [ad_1] You’ve probably heard of blue chip stocks, but what exactly is blue chip art? Oliver Gingold, a Dow Jones employee, coined the term “blue chip” in 1923 to define a highly valued stock. This “blue chip” referred to casino chips, the blue ones being the most valuable. Similarly, blue chip art is created by - [Splash of Colour art exhibition at Eype Centre for Arts](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/splash-of-colour-art-exhibition-at-eype-centre-for-arts/) - [ad_1] The latest addition at the Eype Centre for the Arts, ‘A Splash of Colour’ will be on display from next Monday and will feature three local artists that have deep rooted connections to the surrounding areas, which inspire them to create beautiful work. The exhibition will feature pieces from Nicola Dennis, who has a - [The Fine Art of Blowing It - Today's Insight - May 09, 2026 - Daily Devotional](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/the-fine-art-of-blowing-it-todays-insight-may-09-2026-daily-devotional/) - [ad_1] Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 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The - [QSuper to close Self Invest option to new investors](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/qsuper-to-close-self-invest-option-to-new-investors/) - [ad_1] QSuper, part of Australian Retirement Trust (ART), will be closing its Self Invest option to new investors from July. Earlier this month, ART head of advice and guidance Anne Fuchs said the fund would not be offering a self-managed option to members as she doubted if it would see the payback from spending member - [TV's Eric Knowles to guest at William De Morgan exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/tvs-eric-knowles-to-guest-at-william-de-morgan-exhibition/) - [ad_1] De Morgan, who was a leading figure in the British Arts and Crafts Movement, is famed for his Persian-influenced tiles and pots, incorporating lustre glazes and stylised forms of fantastical beasts. 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The global art and craft material market is undergoing a structural transformation, bifurcating into a commoditized mass segment and a - [Jonathan Toh of All About Art Makes Art Investment Accessible to All](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/jonathan-toh-of-all-about-art-makes-art-investment-accessible-to-all/) - [ad_1] Set up during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, All About Art is a Singapore-based art gallery co-founded by Jonathan Toh. Initially, this venture started off as a weekend side hustle where Jon resold art pieces he collected from his previous stints abroad. Jon shared that the deals were conducted off his - [‘In Minor Keys’, the 61st Venice Biennale exhibition review](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/in-minor-keys-the-61st-venice-biennale-exhibition-review/) - [ad_1] There has been much anticipation for the 61st Venice Biennale’s main exhibition, curated by Koyo Kouoh, since it was announced in 2024. 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Since launching in London in 1999, Affordable Art Fairs have visited multiple locations around the globe, with artworks priced between $100 and $12,000. According to a press release, the - [Art Investment Revolution: Tokenization & Accessibility- The European Business Review](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/art-investment-revolution-tokenization-accessibility-the-european-business-review/) - [ad_1] The fine art market has long been the exclusive domain of wealthy collectors and institutional investors, with masterpieces by renowned artists commanding prices in the millions of dollars. However, a revolutionary transformation is underway as blockchain technology and tokenization are breaking down these traditional barriers to entry. 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Born in 1965 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Richard Koh - [Check out this game art director's comic-inspired aesthetic](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/check-out-this-game-art-directors-comic-inspired-aesthetic/) - [ad_1] Choi Keun Hoon is a game art director from South Korea whose work emphasises primary bold tones and a comic-inspired aesthetic to convey feelings. She is currently developing her own animated universe. Below she tells us about three examples of her work. For more inspiration, see our other features on digital artists. Coco's Adventure - [Cheung Kong’s Art of the Deal: The Three UK Exit](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/cheung-kongs-art-of-the-deal-the-three-uk-exit/) - [ad_1] Analysis for informational purposes only. Capital at risk. Hong Kong’s Cheung Kong Group has been actively executing its “Art of the Deal” playbook. - Advertisement - After its recent sale of UK Power Networks, it is now selling 49% stake in the VodafoneThree UK telecom business to Vodafone for £4.3 billion. While markets - [Art & Finance report - highlights in the art and finance market](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/art-finance-report-highlights-in-the-art-and-finance-market/) - [ad_1] The 2025 edition of the biennial Deloitte Private and ArtTactic Art & Finance Report arrives amid market stagnation, shifting collector values, and an unprecedented global wealth transfer, with an estimated $992 billion in art and collectibles expected to change hands over the next decade. As the art and finance ecosystem adapts to demands for - [Serpentine announces Amar Kanwar Exhibition](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/serpentine-announces-amar-kanwar-exhibition/) - [ad_1] Acclaimed Indian filmmaker and artist to unveil ambitious multi-screen works at Serpentine North in autumn 2026 Serpentine has announced a major solo exhibition by celebrated New Delhi-based artist and filmmaker Amar Kanwar, marking one of the most significant UK presentations of his work to date. Opening at Serpentine North on 23 September 2026 and - [Is Art A Viable Investment?](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/is-art-a-viable-investment/) - [ad_1] There"s debate on whether art – a term covering a wide range of objects and concepts – counts as an investment. If it does, how should it fit within the portfolios of HNW clients? Art is full of unusual elements and artworks are not, like gold, strictly fungible. Our US correspondent reports back from - [Unkindness Art Presents the May Market](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/unkindness-art-presents-the-may-market/) - [ad_1] It’s time once again for Unkindness Art’s semi-annual maker’s market, featuring more than 30 local artists & makers of all types! This event will take place on Sunday, May 24 from 12-6pm at Unkindness Art (2923 North Avenue), both inside the building and outdoors in our back parking area and grassy lot on the - [Art in the Multicultural Center Opening Reception: "I Am My Ancestors" by Jean Bernard Thomas](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/art-in-the-multicultural-center-opening-reception-i-am-my-ancestors-by-jean-bernard-thomas/) - [ad_1] 08 May, 2026 Orange County Government Public Information Officer Email: PIO@ocfl.net Orange County, FL — Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Haitian American Art Network, Inc., will present the works of Jean Bernard Thomas in the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, May 13, - [100 art-world Instagram accounts to follow right now: Collectors](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/100-art-world-instagram-accounts-to-follow-right-now-collectors/) - [ad_1] Art has always played a huge part in the life of Ella Fontanals-Cisneros. Born in Cuba and raised in Venezuela, she began collecting works by Latin American artists in the 1970s. Since then, she has broadened her scope to include a range of modern and contemporary works, among them video, photography and site-specific installations. - [This artist's realistic scenes find beauty in everyday kitchen chaos](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-artists-realistic-scenes-find-beauty-in-everyday-kitchen-chaos/) - [ad_1] Randy Ruedisueli is a professional artist and part-time teacher based in the US. After taking 10 years worth of courses, he decided to leave his job in food service in the healthcare sector to pursue art full-time. Often working in Photoshop and Procreate (see our guide to the best digital art software), he loves - [S'pore art investment firm Art Works' abrupt closure leaves employees unpaid & artworks unreturned](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/spore-art-investment-firm-art-works-abrupt-closure-leaves-employees-unpaid-artworks-unreturned/) - [ad_1] Art investment firm Art Works goes into sudden liquidation, staff & clients contact authorities Art investment firm Art Works has gone into liquidation, leaving employees with unpaid salaries and artists without artwork worth tens of thousands of dollars. The firm, which ran an art gallery at One Holland Village, was placed into liquidation on - [Artists to invest in now, as chosen by the UK’s top galleries](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/artists-to-invest-in-now-as-chosen-by-the-uks-top-galleries/) - [ad_1] Starting to collect art can feel like a daunting prospect, so we spoke to some of the country’s top gallerists to discover their names to know. Both established and up-and-coming, these artists are expressing unique perspectives across a wide range of mediums from woodcuts to patchwork and are making work that’s thought-provoking, beautiful and - [Cold Lake Elementary turns fence into outdoor art gallery for Mental Health Week](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/cold-lake-elementary-turns-fence-into-outdoor-art-gallery-for-mental-health-week/) - [ad_1] Cold Lake Elementary School students turned a fence on 8th Street into a public art gallery, using handmade artwork to thank people in the community. COLD LAKE - Cold Lake Elementary School students turned a fence on 8th Street into a public art gallery, using handmade artwork to thank people in the community. The - [Art Basel announces launch of Art Basel Qatar](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/art-basel-announces-launch-of-art-basel-qatar/) - [ad_1] EN | AR Art Basel, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+ Announce Partnership to Launch Art Basel Qatar in Doha Reinforcing Qatar’s Position as a Global Arts Hub, Joint Initiative Will Debut in 2026 Art Basel, together with its parent company MCH Group, and leading Qatari organisations Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), a major investor in - [Art And Collectibles Valuation for UHNW Families from an Appraiser, A Collector and a Securitized Investment Perspective.](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/art-and-collectibles-valuation-for-uhnw-families-from-an-appraiser-a-collector-and-a-securitized-investment-perspective/) - [ad_1] Art and Collectibles Valuation for UHNW Families from an Appraiser, A Collector and a Securitized Investment Perspective. Blockbuster auction results command attention. But for ultra-high-net-worth families and their advisors, the real work - valuing art and collectibles for estate planning, managing concentration risk, and structuring intergenerational succession — starts where the headlines stop. Every - [Meghaduta 3D: The Messenger Cloud in Digital Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/meghaduta-3d-the-messenger-cloud-in-digital-art/) - [ad_1] Kalidasa's classic poem, the Meghaduta, presents a powerful metaphor: a cloud is tasked with carrying a message of love across India. This image, where a natural element becomes a medium for emotional communication, transcends its time. In the context of digital art and activism, this narrative invites a contemporary reinterpretation. How might - [Madras’ Art Adventure Gallery is celebrating 40 years of business](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/madras-art-adventure-gallery-is-celebrating-40-years-of-business/) - [ad_1] More than 30 people gathered at the Art Adventure Gallery in Madras to celebrate its 40th anniversary, supporting local artists and handmade art of all kinds. Those who attended enjoyed ice cream in ceramic bowls made and handpainted by Jozil Ceramics, and had the freedom to look at the gallery’s newest exhibit. The exhibit, - [‘The arts are vanishing from education’: new report urges UK government to invest in arts sector - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/the-arts-are-vanishing-from-education-new-report-urges-uk-government-to-invest-in-arts-sector-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] A new report, commissioned by a group of UK arts organisations and presented in parliament yesterday, has called on the UK government to establish a £5m grassroots visual arts fund and reverse funding cuts for arts courses in higher education. A coalition of influential arts bodies including Contemporary Visual Arts England (CVAN) and the - [Mauritius Leads Regional Cultural Tourism with First Dedicated Art Investment Summit, Everything You Need to Know](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/mauritius-leads-regional-cultural-tourism-with-first-dedicated-art-investment-summit-everything-you-need-to-know/) - [ad_1] Published on March 15, 2026 Mauritius is poised to witness its inaugural Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS) on March 24, 2026, which is a major milestone in the strategic move to transform Mauritius into a leading hub for art and cultural tourism on the African and Indian Ocean continents. This - [Lubaina Himid on capturing the 'uneasiness' of Britain for her Venice Biennale pavilion - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/lubaina-himid-on-capturing-the-uneasiness-of-britain-for-her-venice-biennale-pavilion-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] Lubaina Himid has spent more than three decades making work and curating shows devoted to uncovering marginalised histories, figures and cultural narratives. Born in Zanzibar in 1954, Himid came to live in England as a baby, and in the 1980s was one of the pioneers of the Black Arts Movement in Britain, while also - [End of investment art? Why the bottom of the market is flourishing - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/end-of-investment-art-why-the-bottom-of-the-market-is-flourishing-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] If you want to see signs of growth, don’t look up at the top, look further down the price scale. This seems to be the one ray of positivity shining through the otherwise fairly uniform gloom of the recently published reports on the state of the art market in 2024. An aggregate year-on-year decline - [English Bernhardt '14 Inducted into Fine Arts Hall of Fame | News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/english-bernhardt-14-inducted-into-fine-arts-hall-of-fame-news/) - [ad_1] English Bernhardt '14 was inducted into the Fine Arts Hall of Fame, recognizing her career, which has taken her from the classrooms and stage at Ravenscroft to national tours and the bright lights of Broadway. Bernhardt was a Hunter Scholar during her time at Ravenscroft and her talent was obvious from her very first - [Imaging tomorrow: Young Chinese digital artist inspires Elon Musk with sci-fi animations, reflecting booming industry](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/imaging-tomorrow-young-chinese-digital-artist-inspires-elon-musk-with-sci-fi-animations-reflecting-booming-industry/) - [ad_1] Editor's Note: The youth are the vanguards of our time, showcasing boundless energy and vibrant personalities. Gen-Zers not only represent the makers of the future but also serve as agents of change in the present. With an open mindset and an international outlook, they actively integrate into the currents of globalization, engaging in deep - [Walker Art Center Exhibition Breaks Down Sound Barriers](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/walker-art-center-exhibition-breaks-down-sound-barriers/) - [ad_1] The latest exhibition at the Walker Art Center, co-organized by the museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art, surveys the last 15 years of the artist Christine Sun Kim, challenging cultural assumptions about the value of spoken communication over signed language. In All Day All Night, the Berlin-based artist, who is deaf and whose work has been featured in - [Art Works collapse: Experts cite red flags in Singapore art investment firm's promises](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/art-works-collapse-experts-cite-red-flags-in-singapore-art-investment-firms-promises/) - [ad_1] Guarantees of 6% return and ‘safe-haven’ asset claims were warning signs, as investors now fight to recover their belongings [SINGAPORE] Before its sudden collapse, art-investment firm Art Works wooed clients over wine, fine dining and talk of steady returns – promises that seasoned art observers regarded as overly optimistic even then. One of them - [Bargain Hunt art dealer Ochuko Ojiri charged with terror offences](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/bargain-hunt-art-dealer-ochuko-ojiri-charged-with-terror-offences/) - [ad_1] An art dealer who appeared as an expert on the BBC's Bargain Hunt has been charged with terror offences, the Metropolitan Police has said. Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, of west London, has been charged with eight counts of "failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector", following an investigation - [Nottingham arts funding returns after years of council cuts](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/nottingham-arts-funding-returns-after-years-of-council-cuts/) - [ad_1] New investment in a world-class theatre and charity in Nottingham, after years of cuts, has been welcomed by officials. Nottingham Contemporary art gallery and the Nottingham Playhouse had been among the five key cultural organisations to receive funding from Nottingham City Council. In 2023/24, the council provided them with a share of £198,000 – - [Wivenhoe cafe and gallery to host new exhibition and workshop](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/wivenhoe-cafe-and-gallery-to-host-new-exhibition-and-workshop/) - [ad_1] The Wivenhoe Cafe and Gallery in East Street opened its doors in August 2024 offering food, homemade cakes, and coffee alongside a rotation of creative exhibitions. The venue was also part of the four-day Wivenhoe Art Trail at the start of the month. On Saturday May 9, the venue will be welcoming Michelle Marks, - [Kimberley artist Caprice Hogg showcases work at Esplanade Art and Heritage Centre](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/kimberley-artist-caprice-hogg-showcases-work-at-esplanade-art-and-heritage-centre/) - [ad_1] Kimberley artist Caprice Hogg showcases work at Esplanade Art and Heritage Centre Published 10:36 am Friday, May 8, 2026 Kimberley artist Caprice Hogg currently has an exhibit on display at the Esplanade Art and Heritage Centre in Medicine Hat, Alta. for the next six months. Hogg said this is a huge honour and gives - [This artist takes the cyberpunk aesthetic to the east](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-artist-takes-the-cyberpunk-aesthetic-to-the-east/) - [ad_1] The freelance concept artist Max Bedulenko was born in Belarus. He enjoys experimenting with meanings and genres, combining things that don’t seem meant to work together and searching for new syntheses, including for the creation of his own fictional universes. We caught up with him to learn more about his inspirations and the development - [This spring, National Art Pass can bring you closer to exceptional museums and galleries.](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/this-spring-national-art-pass-can-bring-you-closer-to-exceptional-museums-and-galleries/) - [ad_1] Five museums have today been announced as finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, the world’s largest museum prize. They are:• The Box (Plymouth) – Celebrating its fifth birthday in September 2025 having welcomed over 1 million visitors, The Box is a museum, gallery and archive that narrates the rich history of - [Korean AI Art Startup Artue Secures Crit Ventures Investment, Pioneering Global ArtTech Convergence - KoreaTechDesk](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/korean-ai-art-startup-artue-secures-crit-ventures-investment-pioneering-global-arttech-convergence-koreatechdesk/) - [ad_1] Korea’s AI-driven art industry is stepping onto the global stage. Artue, a next-generation art curation platform blending artificial intelligence and blockchain, has secured strategic investment from Crit Ventures USA. The move signals growing confidence in Korea’s creative technology startups as they redefine how art is created, valued, and traded in the digital era. Crit - [Explore the best art exhibitions at the 2026 Venice Biennale](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/explore-the-best-art-exhibitions-at-the-2026-venice-biennale/) - [ad_1] On the ground floor of the Hotel Metropole is a small, dark room where the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud partially wrote The Interpretation of Dreams. Inside, light filters warily through a narrow window, casting vertical shadows across the green damask wallpaper. The artist Bracha L. Ettinger has transformed this tiny corner of Venice into what - [European-American investment company to buy Artnet and take it private - The Art Newspaper](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/european-american-investment-company-to-buy-artnet-and-take-it-private-the-art-newspaper/) - [ad_1] Beowolff Capital Management Ltd, an investment company founded by ex-Goldman Sachs partner Andrew Wolff, has acquired 65% of the shares in the online data company Artnet. The investment company already owns a majority stake in Artsy and aims to create a “portfolio of market-leading companies to enhance scale and drive collaboration and profitability,” according - [Billionaires are swapping art and cars for sports teams as their top 'trophy' investment, JPMorgan says](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/billionaires-are-swapping-art-and-cars-for-sports-teams-as-their-top-trophy-investment-jpmorgan-says/) - [ad_1] Forget typical old-money investments like art auctions and vintage cars. Today’s billionaires are pouring their money into their favorite sports teams instead—and turning them into serious investment plays. Compared to the typical luxury investments we saw historically, sports ownership has shifted from a life hobby to a new business strategy for the world’s biggest - [How Art-Invest improved revenues, profit and value at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/how-art-invest-improved-revenues-profit-and-value-at-the-leonardo-royal-hotel-berlin-alexanderplatz/) - [ad_1] Since acquiring the Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz four years ago, Art-Invest Real Estate has improved revenues, profit and value at the 346-bedroom property. Art-Invest – a German developer, asset manager and investor – has roughly €12.5 billion in assets under management with around 120 properties across Germany, the UK, Sweden and Austria. The - [Kengo Kuma Will Design a New Gallery Building at Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Museum of Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/kengo-kuma-will-design-a-new-gallery-building-at-pennsylvanias-brandywine-museum-of-art/) - [ad_1] ✕ Just weeks after London’s National Gallery revealed Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) as architect of its major new wing, it has also been announced that the Tokyo-based firm has landed its first stateside museum project. KKAA, joined by landscape architecture firm Field Operations, will lead a major transformation and expansion of the Brandywine - [Istanbul Digital Art Festival to return for 6th edition in June](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/istanbul-digital-art-festival-to-return-for-6th-edition-in-june/) - [ad_1] Aise Humeyra Akgun and Fatma Zehra Solmaz 08 May 2026•Update: 08 May 2026 The sixth edition of the Istanbul Digital Art Festival will be held June 3-7 at the Ataturk Cultural Center, with Anadolu serving as the event’s global communications partner. Organized by Mezo Digital with support from Türkiye’s Culture and Tourism Ministry, the - [Fine Art Collector Charlotte Newman Wants To Expand Access For Black People In The Exclusive Industry](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fine-art-collector-charlotte-newman-wants-to-expand-access-for-black-people-in-the-exclusive-industry/) - [ad_1] By Curtis Bunn As a young girl growing up in Atlanta, Charlotte Newman was exposed to the transformative power of art through her parents and godmother, the renowned painter and mixed-media artist Tina Dunkley. That passion stayed with her as she earned a degree in Art History at Wellesley College, an MBA at Harvard, - [UK students find wonder in fusion of art, nature and technology](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/uk-students-find-wonder-in-fusion-of-art-nature-and-technology/) - [ad_1] On a warm mid-April afternoon, the pastel-coloured castle of Pop Mart’s Pop Land rose like a “magic kingdom” in Beijing’s Chaoyang Park. Inside, a group of young British visitors laughed, took photos, and discovered the stories behind the vinyl figures they had long collected back home. They are all student union representatives from universities - [Stunning sand art on Morecambe beach honours Sir David Attenborough](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/stunning-sand-art-on-morecambe-beach-honours-sir-david-attenborough/) - [ad_1] A tribute to Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday has been created in sand on Lancashire’s Morecambe beach. A team of sand artists completed the work on Morecambe South Beach on Wednesday. The 80m portrait was produced by Sand In Your Eye, a team of creatives based in West Yorkshire, but working all - [Alton's Elysian Gallery to close, reopen as art cafe and cultural hub](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/altons-elysian-gallery-to-close-reopen-as-art-cafe-and-cultural-hub/) - [ad_1] Elysian Gallery will close its doors at the Mineral Springs Mall on Sunday, May 10 in preparation for owner Jeff Bohnert’s new and improved concept. “We are trying to turn it from an art gallery to a cultural hub for the region,” Bohnert said. Article continues below this ad Introducing: Elysian Gallery and Cafe, - [Few People Will Go to the Lengths of Real Estate Investor Carl Gambino to Secure a Coveted Work](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/few-people-will-go-to-the-lengths-of-real-estate-investor-carl-gambino-to-secure-a-coveted-work/) - [ad_1] The real estate investor, who is based in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, once flirted with the idea of becoming a flipper—and then resolved to buy art for keeps. His collection represents a who’s who of up-and-coming painters, as do the exhibitions he supports, including a showing of LaKela Brown at the Museum of - [Digital art as immutable cultural milestone, Raoul Pal notes](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/digital-art-as-immutable-cultural-milestone-raoul-pal-notes/) - [ad_1] Raoul Pal, co-founder and CEO at Real Vision, argues that scarce digital art on blockchain, when supported by social consensus, is a major development. He compares the significance of digital art today to major movements such as Renaissance art, suggesting that cultural representation through blockchain-based works marks an important historical moment. Pal has previously - [New Cumbrian art exhibition spotlights celebrated painter](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/new-cumbrian-art-exhibition-spotlights-celebrated-painter/) - [ad_1] Beckstones Art Gallery, located in Greystoke Ghyll, will host Tim Gustard’s latest solo show, titled Looking for the Light, from May 16 until May 31. The exhibition features 23 new paintings created over the past two years. Irises and forget-me-nots by Tim Gustard (Image: Tim Gustard) Mr Gustard, who moved to Cumbria in 1997 - [Nuanu: Bali’s Must-Visit Destination Redefining How We Live, Create and Invest](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/nuanu-balis-must-visit-destination-redefining-how-we-live-create-and-invest/) - [ad_1] Bali has no shortage of places to visit, but Nuanu Creative City feels like a different chapter altogether. Set along the southwest coastline of Tabanan, it’s a neighbourhood actively being shaped, built, and lived into existence. What makes Nuanu compelling is how seamlessly it brings architecture, art, nature, education, and daily life into one - [- Youlin Magazine](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/youlin-magazine/) - [ad_1] As the new year begins, let us also start anew. I’m delighted to extend, on behalf of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and in my own name, new year’s greeting and sincere wishes to YOULIN magazine’s staff and readers. Only in hard times can courage - [Fine Art & Antiques Estate Auction](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fine-art-antiques-estate-auction/) - [ad_1] Houston, TX, May 08, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions Announces Exceptional Fine Art & Antiques Auction on Sunday, May 17 Curated Collection Features Fine Art, Georgian Antiques, Monumental Furnishings, Crystal, Bronze Sculptures, and Rare Decorative Arts Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions is pleased to announce its upcoming Fine Art & Antiques - [Bespoke Art Gallery brings a global art investment opportunity to Ahmedabad with its ‘Resonance of the Soul’ showcase](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/bespoke-art-gallery-brings-a-global-art-investment-opportunity-to-ahmedabad-with-its-resonance-of-the-soul-showcase/) - [ad_1] Bespoke Art Gallery has opened its highly anticipated global art showcase, Resonance of the Soul, in Ahmedabad, marking a significant moment for the city’s emerging luxury, culture, and investment landscape. After a successful debut at Bikaner House, New Delhi, the exhibition is now live in Ahmedabad, signalling the rising demand for world-class art experiences in - [At home with business leader and art collector Pierre Chen](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/at-home-with-business-leader-and-art-collector-pierre-chen/) - [ad_1] Back at the house, the serious business of preparing dinner begins. Chen is determined and diligent in his business and art-collecting lives, so it’s no surprise that he takes extraordinary care sourcing his ingredients. The Kobe beef comes from a specialist Tokyo supplier so renowned that it only parcels out tiny amounts to each - [All 64 places taking part in The Late Shows 2026 as huge event returns](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/all-64-places-taking-part-in-the-late-shows-2026-as-huge-event-returns/) - [ad_1] The 64 Newcastle and Gateshead venues offering late opening over Friday and Saturday The Late Shows two-night event kicks off in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle this Friday Around 30,000 people are due to turn out for The Late Shows over the next two nights, no doubt all keen to take advantage of another - [Apple Swift Student Challenge: Pune's Gayatri wins top honour](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/apple-swift-student-challenge-punes-gayatri-wins-top-honour/) - [ad_1] Quick summary - click for full details Concise summary of key highlights In one line A 20-year-old Pune student wins Apple's Swift Student Challenge for her disability-friendly art app. Key highlights • Swift Student Challenge Apple's annual event to encourage young software developers, with winners invited to WWDC 2026. • Steady Hands app Innovative - [Cambodia, China to brew investment ties through 2026 latte art contest](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/cambodia-china-to-brew-investment-ties-through-2026-latte-art-contest/) - [ad_1] Cambodia is set to host its first-ever Cambodia-China Caffè Latte Art Competition 2026 (CLA), an initiative aimed at sharpening the skills of local baristas while fostering stronger diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. The event, organised by the Cambodia International Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism (MoT ) - [Is art a good investment? Here are its advantages and hidden costs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/is-art-a-good-investment-here-are-its-advantages-and-hidden-costs/) - [ad_1] The art world turned several heads in the first quarter of 2025, especially after a prominent auction at New York turned into a record-breaking affair. Nine artists broke their personal auction records, with the sale raking in an impressive $16.8 million. In the headlines was the $4.68 million sale of Indian artist Jagdish Swaminathan’s - [Lewis-Skelly and Pires surprise fans at gallery in Shoreditch](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/lewis-skelly-and-pires-surprise-fans-at-gallery-in-shoreditch/) - [ad_1] The free-to-enter exhibition, which opens to the public today and for one day only, transforms Protein Studios into fourteen large-scale, immersive installations reimagining the most iconic football cards and stories in the hobby. It also marks the official launch of the hotly-anticipated 2025/26 Topps Chrome UCC card collection, dropping just ahead of the UEFA - [Southampton Proves How Important Civic Pride Is To Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/southampton-proves-how-important-civic-pride-is-to-art/) - [ad_1] This summer, one of Britain’s finest collections of Surrealist art is travelling to London. The exhibition British Surrealism and Beyond: Treasures from Southampton City Art Gallery brings together celebrated figures such as Paul Delvaux and Giorgio de Chirico alongside British Surrealists including Roland Penrose and Paul Nash. But the story of how this collection - [Inside Jewel's Art Show Alongside the 2026 Venice Biennale](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/inside-jewels-art-show-alongside-the-2026-venice-biennale/) - [ad_1] Jewel just ate a Pop-Tart. She tells me this after entering our video chat, dialing in from an art studio in Telluride, Colorado, where she has been living and working for the past decade. She appears fresh-faced, her skin dewy and glowing. Her form-fitting black top stands out against a vividly printed cloth backdrop—a - [University subject profile: fine art | Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/university-subject-profile-fine-art-art/) - [ad_1] What you’ll learnBefore becoming world-famous artists, Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Pablo Picasso all took an art course. But the scope of art degrees has widened dramatically, and can include anything from fine art and drawing to sculpture, printmaking and calligraphy. Courses offer a range of different modules. Leeds University has modules on material - [Aberdeen Asian Income Fund: The art of balanced investing in Asia [Video]](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/aberdeen-asian-income-fund-the-art-of-balanced-investing-in-asia-video/) - [ad_1] Hi, my name is Isaac Thong. I am lead manager of the Income Trust. I spent the last 15 years investing across Asia and emerging markets. The last 12 were spent at JP Morgan Asset Management, and the last 6 were really spent managing the Emerging Markets Income Trust, which was highly rated by - [ART unveils new range of choice investment options for members](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/art-unveils-new-range-of-choice-investment-options-for-members/) - [ad_1] Australian Retirement Trust (ART) members will have access to 15 “carefully constructed” choice investment options that cover a broad range of objectives and investment time frames from 1 July. According to the fund, the product suite was curated to best meet members’ goals and life stages. Commenting on the new investment menu, ART chief - [Hyderabad galleries host long-duration exhibitions this summer](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/hyderabad-galleries-host-long-duration-exhibitions-this-summer/) - [ad_1] Nayanjyoti Burman’s artwork A Story of Collapse | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kalakriti Art Gallery in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, unveiled two parallel exhibitions recently at its premises — Prakriti: A Quiet Continuum, featuring artworks by contemporary and emerging names, and Living Lineages, showcasing the work of folk and indigenous artists. Meanwhile, Srishti Art Gallery - [EU spotlights digital art in Ankara](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/eu-spotlights-digital-art-in-ankara/) - [ad_1] On May 5, at the height of Ankara’s Europe Day calendar, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey opens a dual digital exhibition at CerModern’s Flow. The evening, led by the head of the delegation, brings together Ecem Dilan Kose’s “Becoming Matter” and “Residue” by Bilkent University’s “COMD Iz Studio” under Andreas Treske. - [Claire Graves: textile artist inspired by seaside and retro](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/claire-graves-textile-artist-inspired-by-seaside-and-retro/) - [ad_1] From retro childhood treats to Eastbourne seafront tea towels and grown-up tipples, Claire Graves has built a colourful career from thread and nostalgic memories. For Claire, 52, textiles are not simply a medium but a way of life. Her love of colour and fun is evident to anyone visiting her Pink House – named - [Bollywood Star Sonam Kapoor on the Women Who Shaped Her Eye for South Asian Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/bollywood-star-sonam-kapoor-on-the-women-who-shaped-her-eye-for-south-asian-art/) - [ad_1] Sonam Kapoor is an actor, a fashion tastemaker, and, increasingly, an art collector. Born into Indian cinema royalty as the daughter of legendary actor and producer Anil Kapoor, her career took off in the 2010s thanks to critically acclaimed performances in several Bollywood films. Since then, she launched a fashion line with her sister - [Portsmouth urged to invest in artist live/work space](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/portsmouth-urged-to-invest-in-artist-live-work-space/) - [ad_1] PORTSMOUTH — Members of the city’s Arts and Cultural Commission pushed for city leaders to address a lack of affordable space for artists to live and work. Both in a lengthy report the commission submitted to the city, and comments made at the Oct. 6 City Council meeting, commission members pointed to the ongoing - [Augustana Art Department Bestows Spitznagel Medal for Achievement to Three Graduating Artists](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/augustana-art-department-bestows-spitznagel-medal-for-achievement-to-three-graduating-artists/) - [ad_1] The Augustana University Art Department has presented its highest award — the Harold Spitznagel Medal for Achievement in Art — to three graduating Augustana students. Nick Doby ‘26, Willow Fluent ‘26 and Jake Pecina ‘26 were awarded the prestigious medal during the opening reception of “The Augustana Senior Show” at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery on - [A GUIDE TO BUYING ART ONLINE | Kiplinger's Personal Finance - investment](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/a-guide-to-buying-art-online-kiplingers-personal-finance-investment/) - [ad_1] From virtual galleries to social media platforms, the internet offers plenty of places to shop for paintings, sculptures and other artwork without breaking the bank. "ART is not a luxury," Maya Angelou, the renowned author and poet, once said. But when it comes to buying artwork to enjoy in the comfort of your home, - [Bristol Museum hit by controversial Banksy-inspired AI guerilla artist](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/bristol-museum-hit-by-controversial-banksy-inspired-ai-guerilla-artist/) - [ad_1] The work was in the gallery for more than a day before anyone noticed A piece of AI-generated artwork placed without permission in Bristol Museum and Art Gallery by controversial artist Elias Marrow, May 7, 2026(Image: Lindsey Davies) Bristol Museum and Art Gallery has become the latest to be targeted by a controversial AI - [Gallery: Young Estonian artists' art auction exhibition opens | News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/gallery-young-estonian-artists-art-auction-exhibition-opens-news/) - [ad_1] An exhibition of young Estonian artists has opened in Tallinn, ahead of their works being auctioned later in the month. A total of 269 artists submitted works for the "Osta noort kunsti" ("Buy Young Art") spring auction, including 30 making their debut, and 92 works were selected. The auction is built on the principle - [Ai Weiwei Shock Factor: Why This Rebel Artist Has the World on Edge (and Collectors Paying Big Money](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/ai-weiwei-shock-factor-why-this-rebel-artist-has-the-world-on-edge-and-collectors-paying-big-money/) - [ad_1] CCTV cameras, broken porcelain, banned shows: Ai Weiwei turns politics into viral art – and serious investment. Here’s why you keep seeing his name everywhere. You keep seeing the name Ai Weiwei – but why is everyone suddenly obsessed? Is this Chinese mega-artist a brave truth-teller, a genius troll, or just super good at - [Investing in experience: Beaumier’s Billy Skelli Cohen on the art and science of scaling luxury](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/investing-in-experience-beaumiers-billy-skelli-cohen-on-the-art-and-science-of-scaling-luxury/) - [ad_1] French owner-operator group Beaumier is banking on luxury, leisure and experiential travel as a driver for growth in hospitality. Founded in 2011 and acquired by KSL in 2019, the group now owns and operates ten hotels across France, Spain, and Switzerland. CEO Billy Skelli Cohen shares his views on Europe’s hospitality investment market, scaling - [Steve and Christine Swallow of Castlegate House Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/steve-and-christine-swallow-of-castlegate-house-gallery/) - [ad_1] In the heart of the Lake District landscape, a place which has inspired artists for centuries, is Castlegate House Gallery. Owned by Steve and Christine Swallow, this Cumbrian destination sells 20th century and contemporary British works to a global audience, as well as supporting up-and-coming talent. The former are sourced from auctions and private - [Par x Design Expands Golf Art Collection with New Photography Pri](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/par-x-design-expands-golf-art-collection-with-new-photography-pri/) - [ad_1] Light + Fog Par x Design golf photography print New additions to the Elements Collection expand modern golf art through atmospheric photography prints by emerging artist Sebastian Guidice. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Par x Design today announced the expansion of its golf art collection with the release of - [AMGEN INVESTING MORE THAN HALF A BILLION DOLLARS IN NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION AT U.S. GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/amgen-investing-more-than-half-a-billion-dollars-in-new-state-of-the-art-center-for-science-and-innovation-at-u-s-global-headquarters/) - [ad_1] Research and Development Infrastructure Investment Expected to Create Hundreds of U.S. Jobs THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced plans to invest more than $600 million in a new, state-of-the-art center for science and innovation at its global headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California. The center is designed to - [New experimental art gallery launches in Brighton](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/new-experimental-art-gallery-launches-in-brighton/) - [ad_1] Brighton Festival launch This May, a new chapter in Brighton’s contemporary art landscape unfolds as The Adelaide Salon, in collaboration with Brighton Festival, presents Act 0 inaugurating the Founders Room as a gallery space for Brighton Festival 2026. A spokesman said: “Act 0 introduces the Founders Room as a new site for artistic experimentation, - [The Worldfolio: Crit Ventures USA Makes Strategic Investment in AI-Native Art Platform ‘Artue’](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/the-worldfolio-crit-ventures-usa-makes-strategic-investment-in-ai-native-art-platform-artue/) - [ad_1] Crit Ventures USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Crit Ventures (CEO: Jaejoon Song), announced that it has made a strategic investment in Habitus Associates, the operator of the AI-native art platform “Artue” (CEO: Bo Young SONG). Following this investment, Crit Ventures USA becomes the second-largest shareholder of Habitus Associates based on the total value of - [Why this world-class visual artist prefers liquid nitrogen to AI](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/why-this-world-class-visual-artist-prefers-liquid-nitrogen-to-ai/) - [ad_1] The biggest creative risk Paloma Rincon has ever taken was in front of a live audience at a photography festival. She submerged flowers in liquid nitrogen at -200°C to capture how the blooms behave, but she had no idea whether it would actually work once in the room. There had been no time for - [ART joins global investors backing US$1.2bn infrastructure platform](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/art-joins-global-investors-backing-us1-2bn-infrastructure-platform/) - [ad_1] Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has joined a group of global investors backing Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities, helping lift total equity committed to the platform to US$1.26 billion following a US$630 million capital raise. Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities is a US-based infrastructure and real estate investment platform which buys and manages the real estate of infrastructure such - [The ceramic artist making up part of the new permanent galleries in the National Museum of Ireland](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/the-ceramic-artist-making-up-part-of-the-new-permanent-galleries-in-the-national-museum-of-ireland/) - [ad_1] Late last year, the Changing Ireland Galleries were officially launched at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, marking the biggest expansion of public galleries at the National Museum of Ireland in over two decades. Featuring hundreds of political, social and cultural objects from the Museum’s 20th and 21st Century Collections, these extraordinary and - [Investment risk manager to depart ART](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/investment-risk-manager-to-depart-art/) - [ad_1] Kate Griffin, divisional risk manager of investments, will be stepping down from her role at the Australian Retirement Trust (ART) after one year. She would leave the post mid-March, an ART spokesperson confirmed. Experienced in investment risk and governance, Griffin joined the superannuation fund in February 2022 after almost a decade with QSuper, which - [Welcome Mat: Art Birmingham returns Mother's Day weekend](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/welcome-mat-art-birmingham-returns-mothers-day-weekend/) - [ad_1] Jeanine Matlow | Special to The Detroit News Welcome Mat 5-8 Art Birmingham The Guild of Artists & Artisans (The Guild) and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) present the annual return of Art Birmingham. Now in its 45th year, the event will once again be held on Mother’s Day weekend from 10 a.m.-6 - [An Insiders' Guide to Art Collecting and Investing](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/an-insiders-guide-to-art-collecting-and-investing/) - [ad_1] Hi friends—Leanne Ford here. For the first time ever, my little art magazine FEEL FREE is online, and I’m thrilled to share it with you through this first‑of‑its‑kind content capsule with House Beautiful. Think of this as your invitation to play, to get inspired, and to try something new in your own home—because around - [Richard Lewer wins Archibald Prize 2026 for portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder Iluwanti Ken](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/richard-lewer-wins-archibald-prize-2026-for-portrait-of-pitjantjatjara-elder-iluwanti-ken/) - [ad_1] Richard Lewer has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize for his portrait of fellow artist, Pitjantjatjara elder and ngangkari (traditional healer) Iluwanti Ken. What is the Archibald Prize? The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s longest-running and democratic painting prizes It was founded in 1921 — making this its 105th year The main award, worth - [Art and nature exhibition coming to Otterton this May](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/art-and-nature-exhibition-coming-to-otterton-this-may/) - [ad_1] Art and nature enthusiasts can look forward to the weekend exhibition at The Hay Gallery, Sea View Art Barn, Otterton. From Saturday to Sunday, May 30 to 31, the barn will host an inspiring display of work from three talented local artists. The exhibition will feature a fusion of photographic works, paintings, and sculptures, - [Forget nostalgia, modern pixel art is more than retro gaming](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/forget-nostalgia-modern-pixel-art-is-more-than-retro-gaming/) - [ad_1] Think pixel art, and you'll likely think of the best retro games from the 8-bit or 16-bit era in the 1980s and 90s. It's perhaps why when we see a modern game with pixel art, we can't help but prescribe it as being 'retro-inspired'. It's an admittedly narrow definition in the same way that - [ART’s Parker fears for retail private credit exposure](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/arts-parker-fears-for-retail-private-credit-exposure/) - [ad_1] Australian Retirement Trust (ART) may be holding 2-3 per cent of its $330 billion portfolio in private credit but chief economist Brian Parker is worried about retail investors entering the space. Speaking at an adviser event in Sydney, Parker discussed the move by retail and wholesale investors into private credit, an asset class typically - [Governor Shapiro Secures Historic $3.5 Billion Investment from Lilly to Build New, State-of-the-Art Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Lehigh County, Creating 850 New Jobs](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/governor-shapiro-secures-historic-3-5-billion-investment-from-lilly-to-build-new-state-of-the-art-pharmaceutical-manufacturing-facility-in-lehigh-county-creating-850-new-jobs/) - [ad_1] Governor Shapiro Secures Historic $3.5 Billion Investment from Lilly to Build New, State-of-the-Art Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Lehigh County, Creating 850 New Jobs - PA Department of Community & Economic Development By clicking the continue button or continuing to use our website, you are consenting to our Privacy and Cookie Policy.CONTINUE Back To Top - [Making Waves exhibition coming to York Art Gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/making-waves-exhibition-coming-to-york-art-gallery/) - [ad_1] Running from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, the gallery will offer additional activities inspired by Japanese artwork, including the famous Great Wave by Hokusai. Visitors can enjoy a four-step hands-on printing experience, creating a unique souvenir of the exhibition. Hokusai, The Great Wave, on loan from Maidstone Museum (Image: Lee McLean Photography) - [York Art Gallery hosting creative Japanese-inspired half term workshops](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/york-art-gallery-hosting-creative-japanese-inspired-half-term-workshops/) - [ad_1] York Art Gallery is making the most of its popular Making Waves exhibition for the May half-term. Running from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, the gallery will offer additional activities inspired by Japanese artwork, including the famous Great Wave by Hokusai. Visitors can enjoy a four-step hands-on printing experience, creating a unique - [Uncomfortable, But Must Be Confronted:](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/uncomfortable-but-must-be-confronted/) - [ad_1] In the history of contemporary Korean art, very few exhibits by Korean feminist artists have been shown since the 2000 exhibit A-bang-gung: Jongmyo Occupation Project by the feminist artist group Ipgim. It is difficult for artists to continue to produce their works in Korea, if they are not already famous, or if they do - [New John Lennon documentary will be a controversial test for AI video](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/new-john-lennon-documentary-will-be-a-controversial-test-for-ai-video/) - [ad_1] Back in 2023 during the early days of AI video, an enthusiast generated an advert for the technology in which he made John Lennon's likeness say things like "give prompt a chance" and "prompt is all you need". Unsurprisingly, it was savaged. Fast forward just three years and Steven Soderbergh, the director of the - [“No art investing experience? No problem.” Masterworks announced that average investors can buy $20 shares in individual paintings often only owned by the rich. Zachary Small, a New York Times reporter covering the art world, explains why some experts see a problem. Video by Zachary Small, Claire Hogan and David Jouppi/The New York Times https://nyti.ms/3JYMCMA | The New York Times](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/no-art-investing-experience-no-problem-masterworks-announced-that-average-investors-can-buy-20-shares-in-individual-paintings-often-only-owned-by-the-rich-zachary-small-a-new-yo/) - [ad_1] “No art investing experience? No problem.” Masterworks announced that average investors can buy $20 shares in individual paintings often only owned by the rich. Zachary Small, a New York Times reporter covering the art world, explains why some experts see a problem. Video by Zachary Small, Claire Hogan and David Jouppi/The New York Times - [Richard Lewer has won the 2026 Archibald Prize](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/richard-lewer-has-won-the-2026-archibald-prize/) - [ad_1] Richard Lewer has won the 2026 Archibald Prize with a portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder and artist Iluwanti Ken. The winning portrait artist was announced this morning in a ceremony at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Before painting the portrait, the Melbourne-based artist spent time with Ken at Tjala Arts in Amata, in - [Investment team changes announced at ART](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/investment-team-changes-announced-at-art/) - [ad_1] Following the restructure of its senior management team last month, the Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has unveiled further changes to its investment team. The $230 billion super fund would bid farewell to Damian Lillicrap, previously head of strategy for the QSuper portfolios and has promoted Andrew Fisher to head of investment strategy. It also - [The art of asset management](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/the-art-of-asset-management/) - [ad_1] Artful management drives positive alpha and value for investors. It starts with identifying each asset’s unique needs, then selecting an asset manager with the experience and expertise to meet those needs and positioning it for long-term success. Criteria for selecting an asset manager Looking at each asset by its needs is critical. “When we - [Inside Art For Cure’s Wyken Vineyard Exhibition in Suffolk](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/inside-art-for-cures-wyken-vineyard-exhibition-in-suffolk/) - [ad_1] Ahead of the latest exhibition at Wyken Vineyards, we talk to Belinda Gray, founder of breast cancer charity Art For Cure, about how her own diagnosis has led her to sell over £3m worth of art in the name of fundraising – and all with no experience in the art world! After her own - [Two Point Museum: Arty-Facts DLC review: perfect for art lovers](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/two-point-museum-arty-facts-dlc-review-perfect-for-art-lovers/) - [ad_1] Two Point Museum‘s Arty-Facts DLC is a robust addition to the base game that provides hours of new gameplay challenges, with layers to its mechanics. With this arrival, you can now create your own art gallery, although you’ll need to pair your forays into the art world with an understanding of expertise, emotion, and - [The business of beauty: How art investing is flourishing in UAE](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/the-business-of-beauty-how-art-investing-is-flourishing-in-uae/) - [ad_1] Just as you can’t own an emotion or patent an expression‭, ‬so it is with art‭: ‬you can never truly possess it‭. ‬Instead‭, ‬you might‭, ‬to take a page‭ ‬out of Dubai-based Indian founder of the Ishara Art Foundation Smita Prabhakar’s book‭, ‬be the caretaker of a work until it calls to a new - [Art Vancouver 2026: 10th Edition of Contemporary Art in Vancouver, Canada](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/art-vancouver-2026-10th-edition-of-contemporary-art-in-vancouver-canada/) - [ad_1] Art Vancouver returns for its 10th edition at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, marking a significant milestone in its development as a contemporary art fair in Western Canada. Over the past decade, the fair has established itself as a platform for artistic exchange, bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, and curators from Canada and abroad. - [PFW breaks ground on new fine arts gallery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/pfw-breaks-ground-on-new-fine-arts-gallery/) - [ad_1] FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Purdue University Fort Wayne’s College of Visual and Performing Arts broke ground Thursday on the Dorothy and Paul Shaffer Fine Arts Gallery. The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at the university’s Visual and Performing Arts Building, where campus leaders and faculty shared remarks about the $1.3 million project’s - [Great wealth transfer will drive art investment](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/great-wealth-transfer-will-drive-art-investment/) - [ad_1] Incorporating Art and Collectibles Into Wealth Management Can Add Significant Long-Term Value, according to the Art & Finance Report 2025 prepared by Deloitte. “Creating a deeper and more personal connection with clients, especially with the next generation, is a key aspect of this year’s report,” the study states. The benefits of integrating art into - [Spike Island: a renowned contemporary art centre in Bristol](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/spike-island-a-renowned-contemporary-art-centre-in-bristol/) - [ad_1] In 1976, a group of artists set up affordable studios on Bristol’s harbourside to establish a viable community for the city’s creatives. Their vision lives on at Spike Island art centre which invites the public behind the scenes this month. ‘Artist? Don’t leave’ reads a 1975 poster showing a man sitting on a railway - [Clovis High students' artwork showcased in new gallery thanks to a community partner](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/clovis-high-students-artwork-showcased-in-new-gallery-thanks-to-a-community-partner/) - [ad_1] CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- A group of Clovis High School students is gaining professional exposure after their artwork was featured in a newly established gallery hosted by a local business. Students carefully craft their artwork using a range of mediums, including painting, ceramics, photography and digital tools. Among the featured artists was senior Vy - [ART, UniSuper and Aware Super secure gold amid sector challenges](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/art-unisuper-and-aware-super-secure-gold-amid-sector-challenges/) - [ad_1] Morningstar said on Friday it has lifted the weight of its Parent pillar – a marker to measure the quality of the fund’s organisation itself – to 25 per cent for multi-sector strategies, emphasising it is now placing greater emphasis on things like governance, culture and how well the business is run. “Stewardship is - [Moto Gallery: The California Brand Turning Automotive Passion Into Fine Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/moto-gallery-the-california-brand-turning-automotive-passion-into-fine-art/) - [ad_1] UNITED STATES—There has always been a curious gap in the world of home décor — a space between the mass-produced car poster tacked up in a teenage bedroom and the kind of thoughtfully composed, gallery-worthy photography that serious collectors actually want to live with. Moto Gallery was built to close that gap, and the - [From gallery to gavel: investment-grade art collection open to public](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/from-gallery-to-gavel-investment-grade-art-collection-open-to-public/) - [ad_1] The “Jazz in the City” event at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery on Sunday will allow people to interact with a new art exhibition that is about to go on auction. The collection, currently housed at the gallery, will be auctioned through Thompson Property Sellers, with public viewing and engagement running from now until - [Bring iconic pieces of art to your walls for just $25 with this cool smart TV tool](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/bring-iconic-pieces-of-art-to-your-walls-for-just-25-with-this-cool-smart-tv-tool/) - [ad_1] TL;DR: Show off legendary paintings on your wall with Dreamscreens Dream Art Collection 4K, on sale now for just $24.99 (reg. $49.99). $24.99 $49.99 Save $25.00 Want to jazz up your living room? Dreamscreens gives your houseguests something to talk about, putting more than 500 famous paintings from history on display right on - [Mayfaire by-the-lake brings 150 artists to Lake Morton May 9-10](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/mayfaire-by-the-lake-brings-150-artists-to-lake-morton-may-9-10/) - [ad_1] Mayfaire by-the-Lake will bring more than 150 artist booths displaying a wide variety of artwork around Lake Morton on May 9 and 10. The 54th year of the arts festival will feature the artwork of Kate Carney depicting three ducks, one holding a paint brush, on a colorful background titled, "Art Lovers." The event, - [A Celebration of Botanical Art in Norwich, Anteros Arts](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/a-celebration-of-botanical-art-in-norwich-anteros-arts/) - [ad_1] Iceni Botanical Artists, with their 30 members across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, was formed in 2010 and has held a major annual exhibition since then. This year it is delighted to be holding A Celebration of Botanical Art in Norwich for the first time at the Anteros Arts Foundation. The work is devoted to - [Why public art is an investment in Dallas' future](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/why-public-art-is-an-investment-in-dallas-future/) - [ad_1] In 2026, Dallas will have its most photographed, live streamed, geotagged moment in modern history. Millions of fans, broadcasters, brands, athletes and creatives will pour into our city for the FIFA World Cup. For a few weeks, the world's eyes will be on Dallas - bright, unfiltered and revealing every detail. In moments like - [Billionaire families opt to buy sports teams over art, cars](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/billionaire-families-opt-to-buy-sports-teams-over-art-cars/) - [ad_1] The New Jersey Devils celebrate after Simon Nemec #17 scores the game-winning-goal in double overtime of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center on April 25, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. Andrew Maclean | National Hockey League | Getty Images A version - [Open Call for Artists: Gallery A3’s 11th Annual Juried Show](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/open-call-for-artists-gallery-a3s-11th-annual-juried-show/) - [ad_1] Source: Gallery A3 Gallery A3 announces an open call for artists for its 11th Annual Juried Show, to be held August 6–29, 2026. Submissions will be accepted online May 10–June 7, 2026. Gallery A3’s Annual Juried Show offers local and regional artists an opportunity to exhibit in a downtown Amherst gallery. It gives the community a chance - [CBI books middleman for 4 lakh bribe demand from fine art collector-bizman | Mumbai News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/cbi-books-middleman-for-4-lakh-bribe-demand-from-fine-art-collector-bizman-mumbai-news/) - [ad_1] Mumbai: The CBI has registered a case against an alleged middleman for demanding a Rs 4 lakh bribe from a fine art collector-businessman who had purchased Raja Ravi Varma prints, oleography and lithostones through an auction conducted by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT-II) in Mumbai.The CBI said the accused, identified as Vijay Kumar, allegedly - [Tim Minchin's Call to Arms: Invest in Art, Don't Surrender to AI Being Shoved "Down Our Choking Throats"](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/tim-minchins-call-to-arms-invest-in-art-dont-surrender-to-ai-being-shoved-down-our-choking-throats/) - [ad_1] Australian musician Tim Minchin has urged tax and economic experts to invest in a "railway" for art and expressed fear humans will allow AI to be stuffed "down our choking throats, while we look wild-eyed at one another, thumbs up, convincing ourselves that we're having an excellent meal." Speaking at the Art of Tax - [Living In Color: Vibrant textile art exhibition coming to Grand Central District](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/living-in-color-vibrant-textile-art-exhibition-coming-to-grand-central-district/) - [ad_1] The Werk Gallery has become one of our favorite artist hubs since opening in 2023, and its newest exhibition is bringing something entirely new to the beloved home for the arts. This week, The Werk debuts Living In Color, an immersive and vibrant display of textile and fiber artists by the Tampa Bay Surface - [A quiet street, a friendly neighbour, a famous painting and an investment gone badly wrong](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/a-quiet-street-a-friendly-neighbour-a-famous-painting-and-an-investment-gone-badly-wrong/) - [ad_1] Special investigation: Three men claim they were promised grand returns on art deals pitched by their neighbour and friend that never materialised. The police said there was no case to answer 15:50, 05 Feb 2026Updated 16:02, 05 Feb 2026 Three men have told the ECHO how they invested thousands of pounds into proposed art - [ART welcomes former APRA deputy chair to board](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/art-welcomes-former-apra-deputy-chair-to-board/) - [ad_1] Helen Rowell was former deputy chair at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), who stepped down at the end of June 2023 after more than 21 years at the prudential regulator. In this role, she oversaw the introduction of APRA’s superannuation heatmaps, which published its inaugural results in late 2021. Rowell’s résumé also includes - [This Unreal Engine 5 Star Wars racer has surprisingly old-school art direction](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/this-unreal-engine-5-star-wars-racer-has-surprisingly-old-school-art-direction/) - [ad_1] Despite being a fan of the original Star Wars Episode I: Racer and its various incarnations, and of course Wipeout, I’ve been slow on the uptake of Star Wars Galactic Racer. That was until the launch date announcement – 6th October – and the new key art (I believe it's by Fuse concept artist - [Art galleries transform Austin's Loren Hotel for Friends Fair](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/art-galleries-transform-austins-loren-hotel-for-friends-fair/) - [ad_1] Hotel rooms at The Loren Lady Bird Lake will become exhibit halls this weekend when Friends Fair returns, bringing art galleries from across the country into an unconventional setting. “Friends Fair is going to be a really great entry point to people who are curious about contemporary art, but don’t know where to start - [A summer of arts and culture in store for Derbyshire](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/a-summer-of-arts-and-culture-in-store-for-derbyshire/) - [ad_1] Eight events to captivate and inspire this month and beyond Donkeys, by Hollie Spalton, who will be exhibiting at Tideswell Open Arts (Image: Hollie Spalton) Tideswell Open Arts: The Show Will Go On The Tideswell artists first participated in the Derbyshire Open Arts in 2024 and were bowled over by their success. Last year - ['Something Borrowed, Something New' at Sarasota Art Museum features 85 works from 10 private collections | WGCU News](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/something-borrowed-something-new-at-sarasota-art-museum-features-85-works-from-10-private-collections-wgcu-news/) - [ad_1] Ten art collectors from Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota have loaned the best of their collections to the Sarasota Art Museum for a show titled “Something Borrowed, Something New.” “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these works of art out of the homes of the collectors, but also to see them hung in - [Socializing and Art Investment at Once: The Era of 'Art Memberships'](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/socializing-and-art-investment-at-once-the-era-of-art-memberships/) - [ad_1] Soho House, a British social club with over 200,000 members worldwide, has become a symbol of the global elite’s taste community, maintaining a retention rate of over 90% despite annual membership fees in the millions of won. After it became known as the site of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife’s first - [Fine Arts Fiesta begins setting up to celebrate 70 years](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/fine-arts-fiesta-begins-setting-up-to-celebrate-70-years/) - [ad_1] The annual Fine Arts Fiesta will be held May 14-17 on Wilkes-Barre Public Square, celebrating 70 years and “70 Trips Around the Square,” with additional special events throughout the city highlighting this special anniversary. Crews could be seen Thursday setting up tents and preparing for the multi-day event on Public Square. 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(Photo provided) May 07, 2026 Spring 2026 SIU senior art exhibition on display CARBONDALE, Ill. — An exhibition this week is highlighting the work of 16 seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and - [Lies, private jets and a missing $86m: Inigo Philbrick’s art world swindle | Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/lies-private-jets-and-a-missing-86m-inigo-philbricks-art-world-swindle-art/) - [ad_1] As an art dealer in London and Miami, Inigo Philbrick had the Midas touch and lived the high life, with private jets, $5,000 bottles of wine and $7,000 suits. But in 2019 he was exposed as a serial swindler who had created one of the largest art frauds in history, a Ponzi-style web of - [Europe Day Exhibition in Ankara Explores Nature, Technology and Digital Art](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/digital-art/europe-day-exhibition-in-ankara-explores-nature-technology-and-digital-art/) - [ad_1] The dual digital exhibition at CerModern in Ankara, which combines Ecem Dilan Köse’s “Becoming Matter” with Bilkent’s Iz Studio’s six works, collectively titled “Residue,” was opened by Ambassador-Designate Aivo Orav. A dual digital exhibition that combines young artist Ecem Dilan Köse’s “Becoming Matter” and Bilkent University Iz Studio’s “Residue” was opened on May - [Investment: Art pieces sold for millions on the market](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/investment-art-pieces-sold-for-millions-on-the-market/) - [ad_1] It’s a good time to buy art, according to a prominent Canadian art advisor. The market is finally resurging after a two year slump in sales, Barbara Guggenheim, CEO of Barbara Guggenheim associates, told BNN Bloomberg. Guggenheim said whether it’s a Picasso painting or a Warhol, “the rule now is to buy the best - [Alton, Illinois, upcoming events for Friday and Saturday](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-gallery/alton-illinois-upcoming-events-for-friday-and-saturday/) - [ad_1] ALTON — Mooneyham Art Gallery, located at 305 State St., will host an exhibition titled "Nature Framed and Authenticity Is the New Gimmick" on Saturday, May 9, starting at 5 p.m. This dual-artist exhibition features new works by professional wrestler and painter Devin "Itchy" Gable and photographer Carol Bock. Together, "visceral, identity-driven" paintings will be - [Secrest: To the arts, to The Collegian: Thank you](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/fine-art/secrest-to-the-arts-to-the-collegian-thank-you/) - [ad_1] Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU. If I hadn’t joined The Collegian, I probably could’ve saved myself from a B or two, kept some seriously needed hours of sleep and definitely saved some money on - [Budweiser opens state-of-the-art facility at Samlesbury Brewery](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/uk-art/budweiser-opens-state-of-the-art-facility-at-samlesbury-brewery/) - [ad_1] A brand new facility has opened at Budweiser’s Samlesbury site which the brewer says represents its ‘commitment to sustainable brewing in the UK’. Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland (BBG) has announced the opening of a brand new facility in South Ribble. Budweiser has officially opened a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility at its - [ART adds portfolio manager to real estate team](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investor/art-adds-portfolio-manager-to-real-estate-team/) - [ad_1] Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has hired a portfolio manager for real estate. Mozart Stephan joins the fund from Mercer where he was a principal for two and a half years. Prior to this, he worked at property investment managers Marprop Real Estate Investors and Mapletree. ART is the second-largest superannuation fund with $330 billion - [Gold, Crypto, Wine, Art. Invest In Collectibles Via These 3 Overlooked and Undervalued Stocks.](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/invest-in-art/gold-crypto-wine-art-invest-in-collectibles-via-these-3-overlooked-and-undervalued-stocks/) - [ad_1] The alternative asset space is one that's hard to define. Some investors view companies in private equity, real estate, or digital asset sectors as the best way to invest outside of the traditional system. Though, there are plenty of REITs, crypto-related stocks and other offerings to choose from that are publicly-traded right now. Quick - [Investment in state-of-the-art Claas baler factory](https://theartinvestor.co.uk/art-investment/investment-in-state-of-the-art-claas-baler-factory/) - [ad_1] One year after opening a new prototype workshop, CLAAS yesterday inaugurated two new assembly lines at its Metz-Woippy baler site. The investment is essential for the production of new baler series, such as the CEREX round baler and the next-generation square baler CUBIX which won the Innovation Award in Gold at Agritechnica 2025. 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