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Meet the artists producing bulletproof vests for the Ukrainian army

A community of artists in Kyiv has transformed its creative workshop into a factory for making military resources for reservists fighting against the Russian invasion

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Why are empty baby strollers being displayed in the centre of Lviv?

As Ukraine mourns its dead, scores of empty strollers were lined up in the cobbled central square of Lviv as a harrowing tribute

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4,600 year-old tombs discovered west of Cairo

Tombs believed to be 4,600 years old have been uncovered in Saqqara, west of Cairo, and are thought to be the burial places of leading figures in society.

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Largest ever retrospective of Ai Weiwei's work opens in Vienna

The Albertina Modern gallery in Vienna is now presenting renowned Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei's most comprehensive show to date.

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Ai Weiwei warns of 'shaking foundation' of democracy

Renowned Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revealed the "shaking foundation" of democracy as he unveils one of the biggest retrospectives of his work to date. Speaking at a press conference at the Albertina Modern gallery in Vienna,

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British Museum presents its first exhibition of emerging artists

A new exhibition at the British Museum lets visitors discover some of the most compelling emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the Museum's collection dating back to the early 1500s

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Vaccine sculptures and textbook drawings: Where do art & science meet?

Many see visual art and hard science as completely separate fields, but are they? Here we take a look at artists who embrace both worlds.

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Damien Hirst exhibition dedicated to dead animal artworks opens

Damien Hirst takes over the Gagosian gallery with his first-ever exhibition highlighting his peculiar formaldehyde artworks

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Secrets of the Mona Lisa revealed at immersive exhibition in Marseille

The subject of the portrait's mysterious smile and her unproven identity have made the painting a source of ongoing investigation and fascination.

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Female Finnish artists given their dues for International Women's Day

The exhibit has toured the world but now heads to its artists homeland to showcase the contributions of Finnish women to the nation's history.

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UK's first NFT gallery to open in London

Quantas will bring NFTs into the real world and offer advice and guidance to new buyers in an unfamiliar industry.

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Ukrainian artists respond to Russian invasion of their homeland

“The cars and buses who go out of the country, they go with people. There is no place for art. You cannot compare human life with an art piece.”

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What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso doodle while bored?

A new exhibition in Rome explores doodles, sketches and caricatures through the ages.

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Why is Michael Caine selling his personal items at a London auction?

Despite the pre-auction estimate for Sir Michael Caine’s gold Rolex being £12,000, the watch ended up selling for a whopping £125,250.

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Crimea artist highlights Ukraine connections in anti-war posters

The posters started appearing in recent days as Russian troops invaded Ukraine, hung on bus stop boards for just a few hours before they get torn down.

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Dog poo protester creates 'art' at Russia's embassy in Finland

Risto Karmavuo and his dog, Milo, are aiming to leave their own mark on history.

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Art meets Voyeurism as Madrid hotel turns bedrooms into galleries

Unlike any conventional gallery, the Hybrid Art Fair establishes a very different relationship between the artists and the viewers.

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Fake news? Questioning reality with a renaissance underdog

The Ikon showcases contemporary art alongside renaissance paintings as they invite visitors to take a second look at the world.

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ARCO Madrid brings together 185 galleries for Spain's largest art fair

ARCO Madrid returns to a February outing after it was delayed by the pandemic last year. A total of 185 galleries from 30 countries will participate in the different curated sections of this years edition.

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Collectors return to Madrid for Art Fair

Collectors return to Madrid for Art Fair