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Pennsylvania tire worker turns discarded rubber into prize-winning fire dragon

Along a Pennsylvania roadside, an ordinary tire shop has become an unlikely gallery of giant creatures. What began as a parade project has grown into a collection of fantastical sculptures made from discarded rubber, metal and salvaged materials. At the centre of it all is Noah Russell, a young tire-shop…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Admiral Nelson's archive worth up to £6m goes under the hammer

A collection of 415 historical documents belonging to Vice-Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is available for auction. Sotheby’s opened bidding on the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and will run until November 18. This collection includes letters to his lover, Emma Hamilton, and significant documents from his military career. The…

The Times of India · 5h ago

2,000-year-old Roman emperor's marble torso sold for $34.26 million in October 2026

A stunning marble torso of a Roman emperor made headlines at an auction, fetching an astounding $34.26 million, breaking previous records. This remarkable piece, which was sold for only $7.36 million in 2010, showcases its enduring appeal. With its origins in ancient Rome, the sculpture highlights military honor and divine…

The Times of India · 6h ago

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London's Natural History Museum wins tax fight to cut rental value to just £1

London’s Natural History Museum has won a landmark legal challenge that reduced its rateable value for business rates from £12.92 million to just £1, marking a significant development for publicly funded cultural institutions across England. The Valuation Tribunal for England ruled that the museum should not be assessed as though…

The Times of India · 8h ago

Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces

This year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme.

Evening Standard · 8h ago

Axed author back on the slate for writers' week

Adelaide Writers' Week returns with Randa Abdel Fattah on the bill, while a Khaled Sabsabi solo show is part of the Adelaide Festival's visual arts program.

AAP · 11h ago

South London corner shop owner honoured with portrait by Royal artist

Kaual Patel has been painted as part of a new public exhibition celebrating the impact of local businesses on Britain’s high streets

Evening Standard · 15h ago

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Jury selected for trial of four accused of sexually assaulting man’s drugged ex-wife

Mr Justice Saini tells the eight men and six women at Winchester crown court the case is likely to be upsetting

The Guardian - UK · 21h ago

LS Lowry review – matchstick men, or the broken denizens of a smog-filled hellscape?

With his heaps of mud, decaying sheds and chimney-filled skies, Lowry depicts northern England as a spirit-crushing dystopia

The Guardian - UK · 23h ago

Bespoke Glasgow-Boston 'twinning tartan' to go on sale

A TARTAN designed to mark the historic twinning of Boston and Glasgow will go on sale this week

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26

36 Unusual Portraits That Reveal The Surreal World Of Collage By Artist Katy Williamson

Collage offers a powerful way to re-examine the familiar, transforming fragments into dynamic new narratives. In an increasingly digital world, working by hand brings physical depth, tactile texture, and an embrace of imperfection that screen-based art often lacks.That human-centered focus is central to award-winning artist Katy Williamson's work.

Bored Panda · Oct 26

Goldsmiths fine art students call for compensation over record tutor strike

With industrial action over job cuts heading into its 21st week, students at famed London college are unhappy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26

Artist bought a Giacometti chandelier for £250 in London; decades later, it sold for £2.922 million

A chandelier created by Alberto Giacometti sold for £2.922 million at a Christie's auction in February 2023. Originally purchased for £250 by British artist John Craxton in the 1960s, it remained in his family until his death. The chandelier was commissioned by art patron Peter Watson for the literary magazine…

The Times of India · Oct 26

Meet the pumpkin-carving 'Picasso' celebrating 40 years of Halloween art

When the leaves change color, Mike Valladao becomes ‘Farmer Mike,’ renowned for his skill with a chisel

The Independent UK · Oct 26

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The Times of India · Oct 25

Yoshiki Crystal Piano Auction: Star parts with ‘family’ instrument; quake relief hits 50 million yen

Following a catastrophic earthquake in Japan, YOSHIKI, an iconic musician, took swift action by auctioning his stunning crystal piano. The auction, held to support earthquake survivors, garnered an impressive bid exceeding 40 million yen. Just before this, YOSHIKI had generously contributed 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross. His…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Lost Joan Eardley painting found in charity shop after 64 years, selling for £29,500 for research

In an unexpected twist, a stunning landscape painting by Scottish talent Joan Eardley was discovered in an English charity shop. Named Summer Fields, the artwork fetched an impressive £29,500, with proceeds dedicated to funding medical research. After a paper label revealed its authenticity, the piece was returned to Scotland for…

Latin Times · Oct 25

Eugenio Derbez and Pedro Alonso Clash in 'The Trial' but Agree on One Thing: Pan de Muerto - INTERVIEW

Pedro Alonso and Eugenio Derbez discuss their emotionally demanding roles in ViX's El Juicio, the series' moral complexity, Alonso's artistic process and their shared love of pan de muerto.

The Guardian - US · Oct 25

A child of Japanese incarceration’s call to arms: ‘The lessons of Manzanar have never been more urgent’

How a rebuilt, historic California baseball diamond embodies ‘the contradictions in America’s legacy’

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The Times of India · Oct 25

Wisconsin farmer turned his farmhouse into a colourful sculpture garden after an injury

A sprained ankle changed Austrian immigrant Nick Engelbert’s life, inspiring a Wisconsin dairy farmer to create a remarkable folk art collection. Over 15 years, he transformed his farmhouse and garden with more than 40 concrete sculptures decorated with broken china, glass, buttons and beads, blending American politics, folklore, history and…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Cave Home For Neymarks: Ra Paulette sculpts livable sandstone refuge; cancer fight shapes its story

Ra Paulette invested two years in sculpting an extraordinary cave residence for Liz Neymark and Shel, who faced serious health challenges. This unique dwelling was equipped with essential features like running water and an innovative drumming floor. Despite a grim prognosis giving Liz only a 20% chance of survival over…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24

Paris march ends in clashes after largely peaceful protests across France

Clashes broke out at the end of a Paris protest on Saturday after a largely peaceful march that drew 110,000 people, according to police, as fresh demonstrations took place across France.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24

Paris museums close and shops board up ahead of fresh protests

Some of Paris’s biggest museums are closed and shopkeepers have boarded up their premises ahead of Saturday’s protests, as the capital seeks to protect its cultural landmarks and businesses from a repeat of last weekend’s violence.

The Times of India · Oct 24

Artist Mark Cline built a foam Stonehenge replica in 2004; it later moved to a Virginia farm

In 2004, Mark Cline constructed Foamhenge, a whimsical replica of Stonehenge, to entice tourists. After more than a decade in Natural Bridge, Virginia, it needed to relocate in 2016 due to park land developments. Foamhenge found a new home at Cox Farms, debuting during the 2017 Fall Festival, where visitors…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Little-known Dutch painting from English manor collection sells for £70,000 against £8,000 estimate

A charming oil painting, thought to be created by Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, surfaced during an October auction after being held within a family collection for years. This artwork, illustrating a woman with a lute accompanied by a dog, has a dubious connection to Pot's Merry Company series. It astonishingly sold…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Rothko’s 1967 painting leads Sotheby’s collection valued at over $100 million

A Mark Rothko painting on paper acquired by Theodore and Ruth Baum in 1983 is set to co-lead a Sotheby’s auction in New York this November, more than four decades after it entered their collection. The red-and-orange 1967 work carries a $10 million to $15 million estimate, matching the estimate…

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