All news on the topic: Art

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Antiques Roadshow guest left speechless over value of £25 painting
The painting of a Scottish landscape left Antiques Roadshow guest in shock
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‘Black British history began millennia before Windrush - we mustn't forget that’
Whilst telling's of Black British history may have once focused on stories of HMS Windrush and tales since, black Britons were present going back millennia
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Over half of Brits haven't heard of Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night' painting
Other famous artworks that Brits are clueless about include Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', and Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'
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Boris Johnson spent £7,000 covering up infamous Number 10 gold wallpaper
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent another £7,000 of taxpayers’ cash painting over the 'gold wallpaper' he decorated his Downing Street flat with during a £112,000 makeover
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Woman baffled to find painting on Facebook marketplace that looks just like her
A woman saw a painting that looked just like her online, so she hunted it down and bought it, displaying it in her living room - even travelling over 600 miles away to purchase it
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Cabinet Office art collection swells in value to almost £10million
The collection of paintings, antiques and heritage items is mainly held in Number 10 and 70 Whitehall, the main Cabinet Office building - but isn’t on display for the general public.
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Worker shares how they got the ultimate revenge after quitting 'miserable' job
A frustrated employee decided to get 'petty' revenge on their 'horrid' manager by dousing their storage boxes in glitter - their admission has left people in hysterics
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ULEZ cars for less than £2,000 - here's my 10 best bargains to beat the cameras
All is not lost. You can still buy a practical, stylish family car with plenty of life left in it for less than £2,000 and not have to pay the £12.50 ULEZ fee. Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield picks his favourites from the classifieds
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'Cursed charity shop painting ruined my life - it has terrifying powers'
The owner of a supposedly 'cursed' £20 charity shop picture claims the eerie artwork has an 'enchanting' power she likens to the ring from Lord of the Rings, which has left her mum 'transfixed'
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'Cursed' painting of girl returned twice to charity shop after owners freak out
The painting shows a little girl in a red dress with an unnerving facial expression and eyes which “follow you”, the owner said "everything kept going wrong since she had it"
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Delighted passers-by have their illustrations done - by comedian Vic Reeves
The funnyman-turned-artist visited Brighton Pier, and set up a “Sketched By Jim” illustration station - to draw lucky passers-by on a Samsung tablet
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Biggest Antiques Roadshow moments - collapsing guests to life-changing cash
There's never a dull moment when it comes to The Antiques Roadshow with tears, fainting, and some of the most shocking valuations
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Antiques Roadshow guest sobs after discovering surprising value of 'damaged' art
An American woman attended the Antiques Roadshow with a painting she thought was damaged. It turned out not to be, and the approximated valuation of the artwork left her in tears
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Michael Parkinson's most iconic guests - and his most awkward moments
A look back at some of the legendary TV interviewer's most famous chats, from sparring with Muhammad Ali to helpless laughter with Billy Connolly and teasing out 'that' nickname for David Beckham
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Antiques Roadshow guest amazed by price of sculpture he valued at £20
Antiques Roadshow returned for another instalment on Sunday evening and one guest was left stunned to discover the price of his family inherited sculpture
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Heartbreaking reason why the King has removed a family portrait at Sandringham
King Charles has taken down a group portrait of the royal family painted to mark the late-Queen and Duke of Edinburgh's golden wedding anniversary, which has spent the past 25 years hung at Sandringham Palace
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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards honoured with Rolling Stones tribute in hometown
Rolling Stones legends Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been honoured with two statues that were unveiled in Dartford, the birthplace of these iconic musicians
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9 family days out to enjoy near London this summer
Here's a list of must-see places to travel to this season
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Two US soldiers face fine and jail sentence after graffitiing Italian monument
Soldiers, named only as A.J. Jr., 29, and B.M.E., 23, are accused of spray painting on the Palladian Basilica in Vicenza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Gay couple say Christian painter 'refused to decorate home because of sexuality'
Josh and George, from Bristol, have announced they will not be naming the woman who refused to paint their house due to her religion – because they don't want to 'open the floodgates' for an online pile-on
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Mum praised for her A4 guide to surviving summer holidays while 'skint'
Middlesbrough mum Amy Moynihan has been praised online for her free or cheap A4 guide to navigating the summer holidays with kids
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Disney unveils one-of-a-kind sculpture to mark 100th anniversary
The sculpture of Mickey Mouse is part of Create 100, a global exhibition of artwork and experiences from the entertainment giant
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Meet the pig-lovers who have taken a porker for a pet as popularity grows
For space-tight Brits, miniature breeds have been winning our hearts and they are rapidly starting to catch up on dogs'm status as 'man's best friend'
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From The Thinker to The Scream - check out our 20 favourite works of art
A study by baker Jacksons of Yorkshire and charity Create, found our most treasured pieces - and we present them all here
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Paint-loving pig notches up £1million in art sales after she's rescued
The animal was rescued from a slaughterhouse in 2016 and spent the years since perfecting her skills. Pigcasso, who holds a paintbrush in her snout, has painted famous faces including Boris Johnson and the late Queen. She has also paid homage to major events including the King’s ­Coronation and Brexit.