Joyce Cairns’s personal odyssey: From Footdee to the RSA’s bicentenary honour WHEN acclaimed Scottish artist Joyce Cairns began her painting career, she was vastly outnumbered by men The National (Scotland) · Jul 25
The 6 Best Manicures of the Week Are All About Minimalist Bare Nails with Glam Accents Sheer bases are meeting gold tips, gems, and soft washes of color. Marie Claire · Jul 25
Southport killer ‘trying to retraumatise families from cell’, says lawyer Comment follows news Axel Rudakubana was transferred from prison to psychiatric hospital The Guardian - UK · Jul 25
Southport killer ‘trying to retraumatise families from cell’ – lawyer Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven. Evening Standard · Jul 25
Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a hit medium for creativity The blackboard serves as the canvas, and colorful chalk the paint, for these young Japanese artists The Independent UK · Jul 25
‘Future generations will curse us for its loss’: can nothing save Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh’s masterpiece? Stratospheric costs could prevent the fire-damaged landmark from returning to its former glory. Now, unless a wealthy patron is found, the building seems destined for ‘soulless’ facade retention or ‘curated decay’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
1,600-year-old Roman ‘guardian spirit’ discovered beneath ancient fort in northern England reveals how soldiers sought divine protection At Vindolanda fort, archaeologists have made an exciting discovery: a sandstone carving of a Roman guardian spirit, estimated to be 1,600 years old. This striking relief depicts a genius, symbolising the protective spirit revered by the soldiers. Such archaeological finds deepen our understanding of the spiritual lives and beliefs of… The Times of India · Jul 24
Bedlam dreamscapes, digital-age aliens and a summer pastoral – the week in art The terrifying visions of Richard Dadd, UFOs, aliens and Van Gogh’s troubled peasant woman The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Notre-Dame's disputed new windows 'on schedule' for December reveal Six contemporary stained-glass windows designed by artist Claire Tabouret for Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral will be installed between October and November, then unveiled to the public in December, the public body overseeing the cathedral's restoration announced on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 24
Quote of the Day by Georgia O'Keeffe: "I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing that I wanted to do." Why you shouldn't let negative thoughts hold you back. Creative Bloq · Jul 24
Unsayable by Michael Cunningham review – The Hours author on the insecurities that powered his creative life The American novelist and screenwriter’s memoir covers sex work, Virginia Woolf and Hollywood success The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Adelaide airport pulls ads from conservation groups but keeps gas and mining ads during ALP conference Digital billboards from environmental groups, targeting Labor MPs attending national conference, cancelled with airport stating they are ‘too political’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 24
Artist's spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens The studio of celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will reopen to the public after extensive renovations. AAP · Jul 24
Fake or Fortune? uncovers painting estimated to be worth more than £100,000 In the latest episode of the series, a painting carefully wrapped in a sleeping bag was brought in for investigation. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Marie Claire · Jul 23 Prince William Shared Princess Kate Loves This Therapeutic Hobby—And It's Under $11 Princess Kate loves to switch off with this easy hobby.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 23 My first relationship just ended. How can I expect to find someone else when it took 15 years to find her? To stay open-hearted and optimistic, you need hope, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. That’s not the same as expectation
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 Beyond the body: Wayne McGregor stretches the definition of dance at this year’s Venice Dance Biennale With the British dance legend at the helm, this year’s themes ranged from quantum gravity to slightly muted geopolitics
Evening Standard · Jul 23 London council accused of 'wasting' £138,000 on repainting bridge A councillor for the area accused the plan of being a ‘cosmetic project’ and called for the funds to be spent in other ways
MusicRadar · Jul 23 “I don’t know, but never say never... We have fluctuated between getting on really well and not getting on at all over the years but there’s always been telepathy": Could the Kinks reform onstage? Dave Davies isn't completely ruling it out The Davies brothers are collaborating on an art exhibition in London
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 Ken Turner, the 100-year-old artist who flattened a Tesla with a tank: ‘I’m not a revolutionary, I’m a simple rebel’ The painter, sculptor and performance artist has devoted his life to making art available to the masses. Now with a new exhibition, the centenarian discusses inequality, inspiration, and why he won’t be stopping any time soon
Woman & Home · Jul 22 Forget trends: these flattering pedicure colours will always feel mature and elegant From the perfect blue-red to soft blush tones, these are the six classic shades experts always recommend to their clients.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 Scottie dog statue pulled from Glasgow trail after ‘significant’ vandal attack Wanderlust, a much‑loved Scottie dog sculpture in Glasgow’s Scotties in the City art trail, has been removed from its spot after suffering…
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Jessica Morgan named as new director of the Tate The 57-year-old will succeed Maria Balshaw in the role.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22 Tate desperately needs a radical overhaul – but will its new director really be an agent of change? From over-hyped shows to the woeful Turner prize, this huge institution has been beset by problems – yet new boss Jessica Morgan seems too much like a safe pair of hands to shake things up
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22 Jessica Morgan named new Tate director – with ‘big pay cut’ to take job Clear frontrunner leaves lucrative role at New York’s Dia Art Foundation to join UK arts organisation at critical juncture