Tate Britain to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish collector’s heirs
Looted by the Nazis during World War II and lost for decades, a 17th-century masterpiece is finally returning to its rightful heirs. Read More
Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson to star in four biopics of The Beatles
Directed by Sam Mendes, all four Beatles biopics, focusing on each member of the band, will be released in cinemas in April 2028. Read More
Dutch museum showcases 60 contemporary takes on Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’
After receiving over 2,700 submissions for new takes on Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, the Mauritshuis museum is showcasing 60 selected artworks in a 3D-printed frame replica of the…
April Fools’ Day: What are its origins and how do Europeans celebrate?
April Fools’ Day: Why do we collectively try to mess with others on 1 April, and how do different countries celebrate this festival of foolishness? Read More
Prado Museum experts expose lost Caravaggio scam as dealer faces fraud accusations
An art dealer is under investigation for potential fraud over a misattributed Caravaggio painting, with suspicions of false invoicing and misleading the buyer about the painting’s authenticity. Read More
‘I don’t wanna be French’: What’s with the viral anti-French trend on TikTok?
Moral of the story: don’t mess with the French. Read More
Makers of Netflix drama Adolescence meet UK Prime Minister to discuss online harm
The co-writer and producer of the hit Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’ have met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss how to prevent young people from being influenced by…
Kurt Cobain’s iconic guitar to feature at London exhibition this summer
A special Nirvana exhibition has been announced at London’s Royal College of Music Museum this summer. It’s looking like one of the unmissable showcases of 2025 – especially if your…
Shelter: Helsinki Biennial 2025 unveils artist line-up
With a particular emphasis on artists from the wider Nordic region, Latin America and Asia, and with aims to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, Helsinki Biennial 2025 has revealed its participating artists.…
From Hamdan Ballal to La La Land: A short history of Oscars apologies
The Academy has apologised to ‘No Other Land’ co-director Hamdan Ballal after criticism for failing to address his violent attack, adding to a list of public apologies by the institution.…