Boy thrown from balcony of Tate Modern has smile back after leaving hospital, say family The young boy was thrown 100ft off the Tate Modern balcony while on holiday in London Evening Standard · Aug 3
Canadian artist paints Donald Trump portrait using horse manure – she sells it in a single day for $1,800 One very organic work of art. We Got This Covered · Aug 3
'Come for the art, stay for the municipal panic': statue at centre of storm Maitland City Council rushes to stand by 'Jocko' amid art debate Newcastle Herald · Aug 3
Who will make the bigger splash? Two blockbuster David Hockney exhibitions opening in Australia A immersive show made with the British artist before he died is headed to Sydney, at the same time as a Hockney portraiture exhibition at Canberra’s National Gallery The Guardian - AU · Aug 3
National Gallery security staff segregated like ‘second-class citizens’, curator claims Exclusive: Outsourced guards, largely from minority ethnic backgrounds, barred from staff hub for mainly white employees The Guardian - UK · Aug 2
How Toy Story and Monsters Inc. inspired a career in 3D art Brazilian character artist Thales Simonato reveals how childhood favourites sparked a career spanning film, TV and games. Creative Bloq · Aug 2
Queensland reveals concept plans for Brisbane Olympic stadium precinct – but critics say they are ‘fantasy vision’ David Crisafulli says ‘Queenslanders will enjoy for generations’ as opponents point to lack of detail The Guardian - AU · Aug 2
Palestine and marginalised voices at the heart of this year's Edinburgh Art Festival A FOCUS on Palestine as well as artists who have been historically marginalised will be part of the Edinburgh Arts Festival (EAF) this year. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2
You might buy this art but would you have it inked? Artist Dan Withey thinks it's "quite weird" anyone would want his artworks inscribed on their skin. But a new exhibition invites people to do just that. AAP · Aug 1
All 20 BMW Art Cars Are Finally Together In One Place And the best part: admission to BMW Welt in Munich is completely free. Motor1 · Aug 1
‘A symbol of resistance’: the fight to save treehouse built on no man’s land next to Berlin Wall Supporters fear structure could be torn down as safety hazard and want it to become memorial to postwar foreign labourers in honour of its Turkish creator The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
The Guide #254: Artist anonymity is a radical act in our cultural obsession with visibility Hidden creators reveal how invisibility can be a shield and spotlight in an era of relentless self‑exposure The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
Quote of the day by Masashi Kishimoto: 'The difference between insanity and genius is measured only by success and failure' and the brutal bias that turns madmen into visionaries Masashi Kishimoto's narrative of Naruto brilliantly illustrates that success can redefine our understanding of genius. Initially daring concepts are frequently brushed aside until they garner widespread acclaim. This phenomenon, known as outcome bias, skews our judgment, prioritizing results over the initial creative thought. A historical example can be found in… The Times of India · Jul 31
Rebelle 8.3 proves the future of digital painting isn't AI, it's making brushes feel real How Escape Motions is bucking tech's biggest trend. Creative Bloq · Jul 31
The Times of India · Jul 31 Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘People forget that invisibility is a superpower,’ and why choosing what not to share is a form of freedom Banksy's quote highlights privacy as a superpower in today's world. Modern culture increasingly values visibility over personal discretion and control. The artist's anonymity allows their impactful art to speak for itself. This perspective challenges the notion that constant sharing equates to success or validation. Choosing what remains private offers a…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Beguiling beauties, designs to be sat on and giant corn dollies – the week in art Gwen John’s singular poetic world, Enid Marx’s signature designs for the London Underground and the rural gothic of LR Vandy – all in your weekly dispatch
We Got This Covered · Jul 31 FedEx charges $700 to ship an irreplaceable Father’s Day gift for Virginia author. Then she was told it was destroyed and given no proof “No package, no photos, no explanation, no apology, just gone.”
The Times of India · Jul 30 Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso: "When I was as old as these children, I could draw like Raphael, but it took me a lifetime to learn to…" - a profound lesson on creativity, simplicity and rediscovering the fearless artist within Pablo Picasso admired children's uninhibited artistic expression and their natural imagination. He believed true mastery combined technical skill with this fearless approach. Older artists often lose this freedom due to fear of judgment and criticism. Picasso's journey shows simplicity achieved through experience is a higher achievement. Rediscovering this childlike curiosity…
The Economic Times · Jul 30 Quote of the day by Lynn Painter: 'Sometimes we get so tied up in our idea of what we think we want that...' - inspiring quote by Better Than the Movies and Fake Skating author teaches lessons on dreams, new beginnings, letting go of expectations and why life's best moments are often unexpected Quote of the day by Lynn Painter: Author Lynn Painter encourages embracing life's unexpected turns. She reminds us that rigid plans can obscure amazing possibilities. Sometimes, life's detours lead to richer experiences than imagined. Painter's message emphasizes staying open to new opportunities. Disappointments can often pave the way for life's…
AAP · Jul 30 Federal arts body can't terminate artists over conduct Artistic works that breach workplace safety and anti-discrimination laws can be cut off from funding, but not individuals, a government arts body says.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Luke Littler honoured with huge hometown mural – but his nan spots it first Littler was back in his hometown of Warrington to see the mural for himself
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 ‘We have to become warriors’: the fight to save the world’s only women’s sculpture park With most monuments in London made by men, Claire Mander envisaged the Artist’s Garden as a way to redress the balance. Now, she says, it could be turned into a generic space for VIP events and cocktails
Creative Bloq · Jul 30 How artists can get the most out of creative communities Lois van Baarle, Anna Hollinrake, André Luis and Valia Zhuk discuss the benefits of interacting with fellow creatives.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30 Archibald prize 2026: portrait of Jewish leader after Bondi terror attack wins people’s choice award Artist Michael Zavros says he was inspired by a deep respect for Alex Ryvchin’s leadership, as well as an uncanny likeness between the two men
AAP · Jul 30 Powerful, uplifting Jewish artwork wins people's choice After three months on display, gallery-goers have voted for a people's choice award to go to a hyper-realistic portrait of a proud Jewish advocate.