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Tate Modern ‘live encounters’ artist up for Turner Prize
The artist behind a “live encounters” exhibition at the Tate Modern has been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize.
Outgoing National Theatre chief says ‘contradiction at heart’ of government’s art funding approach
There is a “contradiction at the heart” of the government’s approach to arts funding, according to the outgoing boss of the National Theatre.
Arts review: Supreme Beauty by Kenji Yoshida at the October Gallery
The late Kenji Yoshida said two years before he died in 2009: ‘‘Life brightens most when peace occurs. Peace is supreme beauty.”
‘Alien’ invasion lands in central London
Bleary-eyed commuters were greeted by the sight of a giant bronze alien appearing to crash down to earth in Grosvenor Gardens this morning.
Arts review: Genesis by Sebastião Salgado at the Natural History Museum
The world premiere of Sebastião Salgado’s photographic exhibition Genesis has opened at the Natural History Museum in London.
Indian artist shows work in London
There are just a few days left to see an art exhibit by contemporary Indian artist Kariyappa Hanchinamani.
The English Effect looks at global reach of language
Zombie, booze and dollar are among the words featuring in a new exhibition revealing the global reach of English.
Art fans queue for three days to get into postcard sale
Art loves have been queuing for three days to get their hands on postcards designed by arists including Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park.
Royal College of Arts prepares for Secret Postcard sale
The identities of the artists behind an eye-catching set of postcards will be revealed when they go on sale on Saturday.
‘Affordable’ art for sale at London fair
Arts lovers who like to indulge in some buying now and again but can never quite afford it should be in luck at an event near London Fields this weekend.
David Bowie is exhibition opens at V&A this Saturday- see pics here
More than 300 objects spanning the extraordinary career of Beckenham boy and international rock superstar, David Bowie, have been brought together for an exhibition which is due to open at the V&A Museum in Kensington on Saturday.
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Arts See all
- Tate Modern ‘live encounters’ artist up for Turner Prize
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