All news on the topic: Art

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Scientists confirm Britain’s oldest cave art after century-old "fake" verdict overturned
In 1912, the Guardian reported on the discovery of Palaeolithic rock art on the walls of Bacon Hole, a cave near the Mumbles in south Wales – only for the painted panel’s authenticity to be dismissed by 1928.
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Russian “art investor” Mitra Group’s leader Olga Kolyshchuk jailed for fraud at antique auctions
In Moscow, Olga Kolishchuk—a socialite and organizer of an art and antiques investment project—has been detained and taken into custody.
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Art gallery linked to Princess Eugenie accused of breaching Russia sanctions amid NCA warning
The London art gallery Hauser & Wirth, where Princess Eugenie of York — daughter of Prince Andrew and granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II — serves as a director, has been accused of violating UK sanctions against Russia.
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Harry spotted admiring Meghan’s friend’s photography at Fitzrovia gallery
Prince Harry made an additional secret visit during his four days back in the UK earlier this month.
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UK gallery will return a painting looted by the Nazis to the heirs of the Jewish collector
The Tate Britain gallery is set to reunite the great-grandchildren of a Belgian Jewish art collector with a painting looted from his home by the Nazis, officials said on Saturday.
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Italian authorities charge 38 people in $215M art forgery ring
Italian authorities dismantle a forgery network selling fake works attributed to Banksy, Warhol, Picasso, and Miró, averting $215 million in potential losses.
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Painting bought for just £100 turns out to be work by famous artist
The painting of Bishop Vaughan's chapel at St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales, was bought whilst pictures were being cleared out from a Georgian mansion in Suffolk
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Elton John shows off £1000 pair of SLIPPERS at his famous Oscars’ party
Elton John showed off his luxury wardrobe in full force, sporting a lofty £1000 pair of slippers
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World's oldest bagpipes owned by French king go on display in UK
The musette de cour, believed to be the oldest set of bagpipes in the world, were constructed in the late 17th century for King Louis XIV of France
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Long lost Turner painting found in attic sells for £96k
The watercolour of Hampton Court, Herefordshire, was painted by Turner in 1796. It was originally commissioned by George Viscount Malden, the 5th Earl of Essex
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Trump's dramatic 'gear change' as 'gift' to Melania after forgetting her name
Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida as Super Tuesday wrapped up, Donald Trump put on a more 'subdued' and 'presidential' performance than usual, possibly a 'gift' for wife Melania after forgetting her name
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Melt away ugly green stains from your fence with kitchen item that 'kills algae'
Wooden fences can make gardens look a lot neater and warmer, but pesky green algae build-up is rather unsightly. Thankfully keen gardeners have shared the best way to banish it for good
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Inside Kate Middleton's uncle's Ibiza holiday home - where royal once stayed
As Kate's 'black sheep' uncle Gary Goldsmith is set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, the Mirror takes a look inside another controversial residence of the 58-year-old businessman: his Ibiza holiday home, 'Maison de bang bang'
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'Harry and William came to my house five times - and neighbours didn't notice'
Nicky Philipps says Prince Harry and Prince William "joshed around like any two brothers" when the Royal siblings visited her property in South Kensington, Central London
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Largest ever Banksy is up for sale and set to fetch millions
The spray-painting of a seagull tucking into a refuse skip full of polystyrene chips on the side of a house was created in Lowestoft, Norfolk, during Banksy's 'Great British Spraycation'
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Antiques Roadshow's most valuable haunted items - 'creepy' dolls and more
BBC One's Antiques Roadshow has been unearthing some of the most valuable haunted antiques in the UK for over four decades - here are some of the most spine-chilling items to have ever appeared on the show
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Antiques Roadshow's most valuable finds - from diamond flowers to the FA Cup
The travelling show has been the bearer of bad news for many, but some lucky local residents have left as millionaires, after unknowingly sitting on a small fortune
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16 great Amazon deals on spring-time DIY essentials
Consumer writer Gareth Butterfield picked out some of the best Amazon deals on some of 2024's hottest DIY goodies from classic tools to helpful gadgets
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UK's 'best weekend city break' has brilliant pubs, bars and pretty walks
Glasgow, home to art galleries including the Burrell Collection, countless excellent pubs and access to natural wonders like Loch Lomond, is the place to go for a city break
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'My dad was tortured for four years...being told my career was over was a gift'
Greek's former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who appeared nightly on British television news during 2015, has spoken of his country's turmoil caused by pressure from Brussels
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Locals in upmarket town fume as new owner paints shop bright blue
A business owner in St Ives, Cornwall, left the council and locals furious when it repainted the walls of its shop a blue colour without planning permission, sparking a row in the fishing town with one ranting 'it looks like Benidorm'
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Travis Kelce sent Taylor Swift thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts from miles away
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent Valentine's Day on different continents, but the Kansas City Chiefs tight end still managed to spoil his girlfriend with some incredible gifts
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Brits avoid 'boring' art galleries as one in five adults find them too 'posh'
The top reasons for Brits avoiding art galleries include finding them 'boring', and not 'getting' the art they're observing.
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Woman tells people not to panic after cops mistook it for a child
Ava Prior, who sells ultra-realistic dolls from her home in Malvern, Worcestershire, had police break into her home believing one was a real baby causing more than £400 worth of damage