World News

Watch: Euronews reports from Ukraine's cutting-edge art scene

A young Lithuanian artist's work on ecological disaster is currently on display at Kiev's PinchukArtCentre

13 February 2020

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Not quite cubism: 'Rubik's Mona Lisa' to go under the hammer in Paris

A street art Rubik's Cube version of the "Mona Lisa" is expected to sell for up to 150,000 euros ($166,000) when it goes under the hammer in Paris this month.

4 February 2020

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"Very tasty!": Artist eats $120,000 banana at Art Base

A Georgian-born American performance artist ate a piece of artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan on exhibition at Perrotin stand in Art Basel in Miami Beach on Saturday (December 7).

9 December 2019

Earth News

Dezeen Day: 4 eco designers changing the world with their art

Highlights from the 2019 international design conference held by Dezeen in London.

5 November 2019

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Tate stages retrospective of South Korean video artist Nam June Paik

London's Tate Modern is staging what's thought to be the first retrospective on South Korean-born artist Nam June Paik. Paik - who died in 2006 - is credited with inventing video art, collaborated with pop culture icons including David Bowie, and even coined the phrase "electronic superhighway".

16 October 2019

Cult

Turner Prize nominees focus on issues beyond Brexit

Four shortlisted entries focus on the inequalities and injustices of a globalised world still capable of producing horrific conflicts.

28 September 2019

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From the factory floor to prison, Lyon Biennale moves into uncharted territory

One of Europe's leading contemporary art events, the Lyon Biennale, embraces the metro area and the entire region.

18 September 2019

Angola

Explore African art: Contemporary creations reflecting diversity is showcasing strongly in Angola

In partnership with Infotur Angola

A new generation of contemporary artists from the continent has now become an integral part of the global art scene, and a new generation of artists and gallery owners is growing-up in South Africa, Uganda and Angola.

12 June 2019

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Shock, intrigue and controversy at Venice Biennale, as theme asks artists to reflect on politics

There is plenty to see at the 58th Venice Biennale. From dismembered objects, a film from Chernobyl's "twin sister", and the wreck of a boat on which more than 600 migrants were killed.

15 May 2019

Cult

Venice Biennale 2019: Art show reflects on our 'precarious existence'

The 58th International Biennale Arte in Venice opened this weekend under the title "May You Live In Interesting Times"

11 May 2019

Earth News

Celebrate Earth Day 2019 At London’s Somerset House

What unites philosophy, poetry, mushrooms and worms? Earth Day Season at Somerset House, obviously.

18 April 2019

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“Art is waste, definitely.”

Our interview with artist Thomas Hirschhorn on inventing one's own guidelines.

8 April 2019

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Paris Art Fair opens its doors

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4 April 2019

World News

At this Brexit art show, you can "take back control"

Is Brexit artistic? A new art show in London is trying ot find out.

18 March 2019

World News

World's most casual heist? Moscow artnapper caught on camera

Russian police arrest suspect in case of casual artnapping caught on camera

28 January 2019

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Disabled Venezuelans reach new heights through dance

Disabled Venezuelans reach new heights through dance

27 December 2018

Earth News

‘The world’s first designer low-energy light bulb’

How Plumen’s iconic designer lightbulb is changing the world... again.

6 December 2018

USA

David Hockney's iconic painting sells for record $90.3 million

"Portrait of An Artist (Pool with Two Figures)" has become the world's most expensive painting by a living artist.

16 November 2018

Earth News

Three exhibitions to see in Spain this Autumn

Museums and galleries across the country have come up with an exciting and diverse program this season.

17 October 2018

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Looking into Saatchi's Black Mirror

We tour the latest major exhibition in London showcasing art as a social satire.

5 October 2018