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14 unmissable art exhibitions to visit in Europe this autumn

Europe is a treasure trove of top-notch art exhibitions, and this autumn is no different! Check out our favourite picks that you won't want to miss.

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Prince William visits London exhibition exploring homelessness

The UK's Prince William visited London's Saatchi Gallery to view an exhibition which explores the complexities of homelessness. His Royal Foundation is campaigning to show it is possible to end the problem across the country.

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Can you believe these award-winning images were shot on an iPhone?

The first and longest-running iPhone photography competition has returned, showcasing another year of exceptional images from around the world.

Design

Sainsbury's critical column note found in National Gallery demolition

UK National Gallery sponsor John Sainsbury criticised the column during its construction in the 1990s.

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Here's what to see at London's new Moco Museum

The newest addition to the vibrant London art scene, the latest outpost of the Modern Contemporary (Moco) Museum launches on Saturday 10 August. Would you participate in Marina Abramović’s upcoming interactive show?

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Anthony McCall lights up London's Tate Modern

Anthony McCall is in the spotlight at London's Tate Modern with his first major exhibition at the gallery. The British artist is projecting beams of intense light through spaces filled with fine mist to create interactive sculptures that can be manipulated by visitors.

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Pompidou Centre suspends its planned New York branch

Beset by funding woes, the world-renowned modern and contemporary art museum has put a halt to its plans to open a US branch.

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Ex-British Museum boss wants foreigners to pay to see UK artefacts

The British Museum, Tate Modern and Science Museum are among the UK cultural institutions being encouraged to charge foreign visitors to see their treasures.

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A Polish museum wants you to smell da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine'

At the National Museum in Kraków, Leonardo da Vinci can now put a smell on you.

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How a grain silo became home to the largest collection of Nordic art

Home to the largest collection of Nordic art, a converted grain silo is putting Kristiansand on Europe's cultural map.

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Major renovations lead nominations for UK Museum of the Year 2024

The shortlist for the UK’s Museum of the Year has been announced, bringing together a range of institutions which have recently gone through major revamps.

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Who are the nominees for the 2024 Turner Prize?

Four artists have been nominated for the Turner Prize, Britain’s most prestigious art award, for the first time.

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Enter the uncanny valley: New exhibition mixes AI and art photography

In 2023, Boris Eldagsen revealed that he won a prestigious photography award by submitting an AI-generated image. Now, a London gallery is putting on an exhibition of his work to demonstrate the power of AI in art.

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Yinka Shonibare challenges colonial narratives in London exhibition

Historic colonial statues should not be destroyed, but reimagined, according to British artist Yinka Shonibare. A new solo exhibition of his work tackling Britain’s imperialist past has opened in London.

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Watch: Art for as little as €100 go up for grabs at Berlin fair

The fair holds events in several countries around the world. It was recently hosted in Berlin where all works were on sale for between 100 and 10,000 euro.

Lifestyle

In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is observed over the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar, starting with the sighting of the new moon.

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German art gallery employee fired after hanging up his own painting

A member of staff at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich has been fired for hanging up his own painting.

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Leading London art gallery to close after nearly 80 years

The Marlborough Gallery will cease operations this June, ending a run of nearly 80 years at the forefront of the art world.

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Art Paris 2024 puts the up-and-coming French scene in the spotlight

For its 26th edition, Art Paris is leaning into its Frenchness and putting a spotlight on the diversity of the French art scene. The contemporary and modern art fair continues to give a platform to rising talents.

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The must-see European art exhibitions to check out this spring

Europe is a treasure trove of top-notch art exhibitions, and this spring is no different! Check out our favourite picks that you won't want to miss.