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Artist creates giant portrait of Neil Armstrong in Italy wheat field

A giant portrait of Neil Armstrong was created in a field in northern Italian by land artist Dario Gambarin to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Earth News

John Sabraw - the magician turning pollution into art

Find out how this artist is creating paint pigment from polluted streams.

Croatia

Watch: Music fills the air at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival

Over the 47 days of the season, the Dubrovnik will stage over 80 performances across thirty locations in the city.

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Pharrell Williams unveils new exhibition in Paris with Japanese artist

American R&B artist Pharrell Williams launched an art installation in Paris on Wednesday (July 10).

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United Kingdom

Watch: New exhibition in London documents rave scene and civil unrest

"You know, rave came about as a reaction to Thatcher's government."

United Kingdom

Watch: Olafur Eliasson's exhibition engages viewers with nature

"When you step into a museum you don't step out of the real world into sort of a dream world. You actually step even closer. It's like seeing reality in a higher definition, in higher granularity," he insists.

Russia

Watch: Artworks adorn streets of Russia for Festival Stenograffia

Starting in Yekaterinburg, the street art festival will pop up in 12 other Russian cities.

World

How does a Rembrandt masterpiece get restored?

Watch how Rembrandt's 17th-century large painting ‘The Night Watch’ is being restored in Amsterdam at end of the Gallery of Honour in the Rijksmuseum.

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Hay and straw, a challenge for sculptors at contest in French Alps

The 8th edition of the annual contest for sculptures in hay and straw ended in Valloire, in the French Alps.

Earth News

3 artists paying tribute to recycling at Masterpiece London

I spent an afternoon at Masterpiece London and found 3 artists that boast sustainability credentials.

United Kingdom

Watch: UK sculpture display brings art to the people

Frieze Sculpture, the art fair's annual outdoor exhibition features towering sculptures created by more than 20 international artists.

Spotlight

East meets West in Asia's cultural capital

In partnership with Brand Hong Kong

Hong Kong is becoming a main attraction for the art world, leveraging its potential as a cultural powerhouse with a new purpose-built arts district.

Cult

João Gilberto, 'father of bossa nova' dies aged 88

The pioneering Brazilian musician and creator of bossa nova, João Gilberto, has died aged 88

Cult

Fendi stages ethereal tribute to fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld

Italian luxury fashion house Fendi has paid tribute to its former creative director Karl Lagerfeld at its haute couture show in Rome.

Earth News

Whats on in July? Environmental arts and culture across Europe

A rundown of a few green events and activities to get stuck into this month

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Japan: Temporary 'poop'-up museum flush with visitors

There are a lot of strange museums out there, but how would you feel about a poop museum?

World

Bigger picture: UAE art exhibit shows a new side to family photographs

Created by Spanish artist Maria José Rodrigues Escolar, the exhibit is part of the Lest We Forget initiative and puts together family photographs - alongside artworks based on them - originating from the UAE and Spain in the late 20th century.

United Kingdom

Watch: Contemporary sculptures fill the Tate with movement

"It's not necessarily about the needle itself or the magnet. It's about that space in between that empty space," says Assistant Curator Helen O'Malley. "

Destinations

Our City Guide to Lille, France

Looking for a city break? Follow our guide to discover the restaurants, hotels and galleries that will enrich your trip.

United Kingdom

Rapper Stormzy wears Banksy vest, delivers political Glastonbury show

Stormzy's performance was hailed as a defining moment for British rap.