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London's Original Print Fair returns to Somerset House

Contemporary printmakers accompany historical greats at London's longest running art fair.

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The best of Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition 2024

See our selection of the best entries into the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. This year’s Open competition was judged by Daniel Blochwitz, a curator at the Foto Festival in Lenzburg, Switzerland.

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London's National Portrait Gallery hosts groundbreaking Black art show

Paintings, drawing and sculptures created by Black artists come together at London's National Portrait Gallery as part of a major exploration into the portrayal of the Black figure in contemporary art.

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Eser Gündüz sheds light on nature's grey realities at HOFA Gallery

Gündüz's new exhibition at London's HOFA Gallery challenges conventional perceptions of nature by portraying its modern reality, influenced by urbanisation and environmental degradation.

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Unseen moments of Sanremo Festival revealed in Turin photo exhibition

A new photography exhibition offers a candid glimpse into the early golden years of the Sanremo Music Festival through hidden back-stage moments.

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Is Italy's Maramotti collection its most impressive assembly of art?

Situated in the city of Reggio Emilia, the collection is housed in the former Max Mara HQ and puts on display some of the most iconic pieces of contemporary art from 1945 to the present day.

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Venice Biennale 2024 lineup celebrates Queer and Indigenous art

This year's Venice Biennale is divided into two sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo, spotlighting contemporary foreign and indigenous artists, and Nucleo Storico, exploring global modernism.

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Everything you need to know about London Art Fair 2024

After a "tough year" for the art market, hopes are high for 2024, as London Art Fair returns to the Business Design Centre in north London.

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These are the best European art exhibitions to see in 2024

Yoko Ono's art activism, Roy Lichtenstein's pop art revolution, and Frans Hals' 17th-century portrait magic are all set to dazzle Europe in 2024.

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Loribelle Spirovski overcomes health challenges with London exhibition

"This injury has been the defining feature of my life for the past three years, tempting every decision I make," says acclaimed Australian artist Spirovski ahead of her comeback show.

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Couple sue dealer for reselling their €150 African mask for €4.3m

The State of Gabon has joined the dispute, highlighting the broader issue of repatriating Africa's cultural heritage looted during colonial times.

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Gods Own Junkyard: How a humble family-run neon business lit up cinema

Hidden behind the shutters of an unassuming East London warehouse lies Gods Own Junkyard - a magical wonderland of neon signs with a rich 70 year history.

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Sex, religion and politics mix in Spain's new Museum of Forbidden Art

A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo prisoners take pride of place at a new museum in Spain devoted to previously censored art.

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'Queer Nature' - London festival celebrates the diversity of plants

This autumn, London's Kew Gardens is a hosting a new festival celebrating the diversity and beauty of queer plants and fungi.

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'A completely different kind of exhibition': Leiko Ikemura's animals

In a new exhibition at Berlin’s Feuerle Collection, Leiko Ikemura’s sculptures and paintings are juxtaposed with her beloved stuffed animal collection.

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This French gallery to re-open as a dedicated space for female artists

The Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins has closed its doors temporarily before it will reopen as a museum dedicated to female artists next year.

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An Unexpected Journey: Exploring contemporary art at Gallerie d’Italia

The Milan venue of Intesa Sanpaolo's stunnning galleries may have put on its most impressive show yet - a visual journey through Italian and international contemporary art.

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Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood to unveil new paintings in London

'The Crow Flies' paintings originated as cover art for The Smile's acclaimed debut album 'A Light for Attracting Attention'.

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The best upcoming art exhibitions in Europe this autumn

Hoping to immerse yourself in the world of European art and culture this autumn but not quite sure what's on and what's worth seeing? We've got you covered.

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David Hockney's portrait of Harry Styles to go on display in London

Earlier this year, legendary artist David Hockney met and painted one of pop music's biggest superstars - Harry Styles.