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Spanish artist Antoni Tàpies dies aged 88 The avant-garde Spanish painter,Antoni Tàpies has died in Barcelona aged 88. Tàpies was hailed as one of the biggest names in European contemporary art for… 07/02/2012
Moscow: ‘Battle of the Snowmen’ – nocomment Dozens of Muscovites took part in a snowman-making contest at the city’s Palace of Pioneers. 23/01/2012
Spot the artist at the Gagosian More than 300 spot paintings by British artist Damien Hirst from 1986 to the present day have gone on show simultaneously around the world. For the first… 16/01/2012
Angel art alights in Jerusalem For centuries angels have captured artists’ imaginations and can be found in Christian, Jewish and Islamic art. A new exhibition at the Israel Museum in… 10/01/2012
Bosnia’s national treasures on their knees Bosnia’s National Museum in Sarajevo is almost a miracle in itself, outlasting the Habsburg empire, and emerging bloodied but unbowed from two World Wars and… 10/01/2012
The photographer, the nude model and pots and pots of paint Peruvian painter Piero Pereira has an unusual way of working; he covers his model in paint and then puts the music on. 05/01/2012
Incredible ice castles at Harbin Festival – nocomment China’s icy city of Harbin gears up for its annual ice festival. Workers put the final touches on ice castles, slides and snow sculptures. 04/01/2012
Ice festival opens in HarbinA horse carriage carrying tourists travels past ice sculptures ahead of the opening of the 13th Harbin Ice and Snow World in China. REUTERS/Sheng Li 26/12/2011
USSR display reforms, reveals and revolutionises What do Miss Charm, Chernobyl and Mikhail Gorbachev have in common? Not a great deal you may think, but they all appear in the exhibition “USSR: End of the… 15/12/2011
Rare showing of Leonardo self portrait One of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous yet fragile works of art, his red chalk self portrait, is on public display, for only the third time ever. 06/12/2011
Symphony goes underground in Caracas – nocomment Thousands of child musical prodigies in Venezuela’s sprawling capital have taken to metro stations during the daily rush. In a popular initiative for… 27/11/2011
Nepali spiderThe beautiful simplicity of nature on today’s picture of the day. The shadow of a spider is pictured on a leaf at Taudaha wetlands in Kathmandu… 26/11/2011
Disney Ice fantasy arrives in Bruges – nocomment International artists were putting the finishing touches Wednesday on a series of spectacular ice sculptures for the Belgian city’s annual snow and ice… 25/11/2011
Immerse yourself in Cologne’s art and antiques This year’s Fine Art and Antiques Fair at Cologne features works from more than 100 galleries and dealers. There is a huge range of objects; ancient artefacts… 18/11/2011
In the footsteps of Fernando Botero A city best known as the home of one of the world’s most notorious drug cartels, Medellin in Colombia is also the birthplace of artist Fernando Botero. Born… 15/11/2011
London’s Leonardo da Vinci show sold-out until end of year The National Gallery’s unprecedented Leonardo da Vinci exhibition; Painter at the Court of Milan offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see most of the… 09/11/2011
Lebanese art showcases rich and complex history The Royal College of Art in London has been host to an impressive collection of contemporary Lebanese art. The Association for the Promotion and Exhibition… 08/11/2011
Tattoo Convention in Austria – nocomment Want to make your mark? All the latest styles were on show at the International Tattoo Convention in Vienna. 07/11/2011
The ‘terrible beauty’ of La Biennale de Lyon The last line from WB Yeats’ powerful poem Easter 1916 is the starting point for La Biennale de Lyon. “A terrible beauty is born” is the banner beneath… 23/09/2011
Katsushika Hokusai expo opens in Berlin A new art exhibition has opened at the Martin Gropius Bau Museum in Berlin. Katsushika Hokusai was a famous Japanese artist, painter and printmaker. Born in… 02/09/2011
New Otto Dix works discovered Four previously unknown watercolours by Otto Dix have been discovered in Bavaria. They were painted using mixed techniques, watercolours worked over with ink… 01/09/2011
The Venetian art of Burano and Murano Venice is renowned across the globe for the lace of Burano and the glass of Murano. Murano’s reputation as a centre for glassmaking was born when the… 29/08/2011
Idol winner Cook releases second album American Idol winner David Cook has released his second major album This Loud Morning. 08/07/2011
London hosts Hungarian photography greatsThe Royal Academy of Arts in London is exhibiting 20th century photographs by Hungarian giants. More than 200 photographs are on display and highlights… 28/06/2011
Frankfurt Modern Art Museum turns 20 To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Modern Art Museum in Frankfurt is presenting an enormous exhibition of contemporary art, spread over double its usual… 22/06/2011
Class creativity Whether we are born with it, or achieve it through inspiration and hard work, creativity is one of life’s great gifts. It is also a really important asset in… 06/06/2011
Philharmonic Orchestra of Argentina’s street concert – nocomment The Philharmonic Orchestra of Argentina played a concert in the street outside the Colon Theatre opera house in Buenos Aires, in a protest over pay and… 25/05/2011
Graffiti: not a blot but pricy art in Stockholm Despite the Swedish capital’s zero tolerance approach to graffiti, a large auction of graffiti works is to be held in Stockholm. Graffiti used to be a… 25/05/2011
Taiwanese “planking” women pose in TaipeiGirls pose for a photograph while demonstrating planking during an interview with Reuters at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial in Taipei REUTERS/Nicky Loh 25/05/2011
Europe’s big screen battle Michele Berrebi owns a small cinema in the south of France in Provence. The cinema was set to close when she bought it four years ago. Michèle admits her… 19/05/2011
Art Cologne: Kirchner, Panamarenko, Kaprow One of the world’s leading art fairs, Art Cologne is now in its 45th year. Open this weekend, the exhibition-cum-sale has works from more than 200 galeries on… 15/04/2011
World’s richest man opens art museum in Mexico Some 16,000 silver hexagons cover the new Soumaya Museum in Mexico City, a museum which houses the art collection of the world’s richest man, Carlos Slim. The… 30/03/2011
Rock’n roll photographer shoots stars old-style He has been doing this for more than 30 years: shooting rock’n roll stars with his traditional camera and developing the pictures in his bathroom, with the… 21/03/2011
Colourful ceramics at Miro show in Paris The colourful and often surreal sculptures of Catalan artist Joan Miro can now be seen in an exhibition in Paris. 16/03/2011
Milan exhibits multi-talented Alberto Savinio A show of Alberto Savinio’s work called ‘Comedy of Art’ is now on in Milan. One of the most important Italian artists of the 20th century, Savinio was a man… 11/03/2011
From Egon Schiele to Michel Gondry The work of Austrian artist Egon Schiele is currently on show in Vienna. Born in 1890, Schiele, along with Gustav Klimt and Oskar Kokoschka, was one of the… 18/02/2011
Leading Chinese artist recycles ancient porcelain Chinese artist Li Xiaofeng is one of China’s most original artists. Looking for a new kind of material, he has opted for recycling. Using old porcelain… 08/02/2011
Twin shows of modern art in Croatia Montenegrin artist Boris Dragojevic is exhibiting his paintings at the “Kula” gallery in Split, Croatia. At the same time the Istrian Modern Arts Museum in… 07/02/2011
Gaugin’s tribute to Van Gogh up for auction Christie’s in London has a Van Gogh tribute piece by Paul Gaugin up for auction next week, Nature Morte a l’Esperance, Still Life with Sunflowers, which may… 04/02/2011
Debut solo art show for North Korean defector One of the painting at a new exhibition depicts the face of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il’s with Marilyn Monroe’s body. North Korean defector and artist… 02/02/2011
Artist Martin Creed is thinking, or is he? Conceptual artist Martin Creed is probably best known for his Turner prize-winning piece in 2001, The Lights Going On And Off, a work that pretty much did… 31/01/2011
Bonus: Eonnagata Here are a few extra excerpts from our interviews with French dancer Sylvie Guillem, British choreographer Russell Maliphant and Canadian director Robert… 28/12/2010
Eonnagata: the high-society transvestite spy Three world stars on one stage: the French dancer Sylvie Guillem, the Canadian director Robert Lepage and the British choreographer Russell Maliphant who have… 28/12/2010
Damien Hirst on art sharks and cash cows He is rich and controversial, provocative and extravagant. Animals preserved in formaldehyde, skulls decorated with diamonds, the art of Damien Hirst is… 23/12/2010
Afghan graffitiAn Afghan artist paints graffiti on the wall of an industrial park in Kabul. A bus with no wheels and crammed with passengers is a stark comment on war-torn… 22/12/2010
Plovdiv: One day in the city of the arts Plovdiv in Bulgaria is a little-known jewel, one of the oldest cities in Europe where history, art and culture give city life a vibrant, beating heart. 13/12/2010
Restoration row over da Vinci masterpieceTwo eminent French art experts have resigned over the way a Leonardo da Vinci painting has been restored. The pair claim the Louvre museum in Paris has… 30/12/2011
Artist Ai Wei Wei: Chinese authorities ‘robbed’ meChinese dissident artist Ai Wei Wei says he wants to use his battle with the tax authorities to expose the Communist regime. Aided by wellwishers’… 16/11/2011
Ai Weiwei pays bond to fight tax billChina’s most famous critic, Ai Weiwei, has paid a bond of nearly one million euros as he sets about appealing a huge tax demand. The dissident artist has… 15/11/2011
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to challenge tax billChinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei will contest a 1.7 million euro tax bill. Authorities accuse him of tax evasion. Ai says he must put up just over half… 11/11/2011
Back in the Day: Michelangelo’s Sistine ceiling opens to the publicNovember 1, 1512. Michelangelo’s artwork on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel opens for the first time to the public, four and a half years after the artist… 31/10/2011
Artist Richard Hamilton diesThe artist many believed to be the father of Pop Art, Briton Richard Hamilton, has died aged 89. Admired by peers such as Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys, his… 13/09/2011
Webmachine – Greek crisis: just stay positive“The economic crisis in Greece is like an earthquake and Peter is scared of earthquakes.” Thus starts the video short by Greek film-maker Gabriel Psaltakis on… 09/09/2011
Huge art forgery case opens in GermanyOne of the biggest art forgery cases ever heard in Germany has begun at a court in Cologne. Two men and two women are accused of making around 16 million… 01/09/2011
Back in the Day: stolen Scream recoveredAugust 31, 2006. Norwegian police recover paintings ‘The Scream’ and ‘Madonna’ both by Norwegian expressionist painter Edvard Munch; the works had been stolen… 30/08/2011
August 21, 1911: the Mona Lisa vanishesIt is perhaps the world’s most famous painting in the world’s most famous museum. But exactly 100 years ago, on August 21 1911, the Mona Lisa vanished from… 20/08/2011
Tributes flow after death of artist Cy TwomblyThe art world is mourning the death of American painter Cy Twombly. The artist has died at the age of 83 in Rome. Twombly was renowned for his large… 06/07/2011
China says Ai Weiwei still under investigationChinese authorities said on Thursday that artist Ai Weiwei is still under investigation for suspected economic crimes, despite his release from jail. … 23/06/2011
Ai Wei Wei released on bailAi Wei Wei is back home after more than two months in detention. The Chinese activist and artist has been released on bail, after pleading guilty to charges… 22/06/2011
Téa Obreht wins Orange prize for fictionThis year’s £30,000 (34,000 euros) Orange Prize for literary fiction went to a debut novel that tells a story about the conflict in the Balkans… 09/06/2011
Art attack in AvignonVandals have destroyed two photographs by controversial artist Andres Serrano at the Lambert collection in Avignon’s contemporary arts museum in France. Three… 18/04/2011
Berlin treasure hunt has paintings as the prizeIt is the ultimate in “finders keepers” for lovers of hard-hitting street art. American painter Greg Haberny is hiding one of his “in your face” creations… 07/04/2011
Turkish singer shotOne of the most famous entertainers in Turkey is in a coma after being shot in the head. Singer Ibrahim Tatlises, who is a kurd, is also a well-known… 14/03/2011
“I’m no tormented weirdo”, but Collins confirms retirementSinger Phil Collins has confirmed press reports that he is calling it a day. He says on his website that he is ending his career to devote more time to his… 09/03/2011
A camera can now transform an Egyptian into an Iranian agentAmid the climate of paranoia in Egypt at the moment, even Egyptians in contact with “foreigners” have fallen under suspicion. Hamdy Reda, an Egyptian… 05/02/2011
Was Mona Lisa a man?The Mona Lisa was a man. That is the latest theory presented by Italian art historians linked to the world’s most famous painting. After allegedly finding… 03/02/2011
Burn Hitler’s book to ashes, make a BibleTo make a bible, you need to burn 100 copies of Hitler’s Mein Kampf, mix the ashes with resin and cast the amalgamation in a mould. That is if you are… 27/01/2011
Ritual release for Britain’s White LiesBritish alternative rock band White Lies have released their second album ‘Ritual’. Formerly known as Fear Of Flying, their debut called ‘To Lose My Life’… 20/01/2011
Urethra show for Gilbert and GeorgeArtistic duo Gilbert and George have unveiled their latest and largest ever exhibition at the White Cube gallery in London. Called the Urethra Postcard Art… 17/01/2011
Haiti art saved from beneath rubbleWhen the devastating earthquake struck Haiti a year ago, hundreds of thousands of people were killed. An entire cultural tradition was also buried beneath the… 12/01/2011
Moscow’s Ice Museum: a frozen fairylandA world of icy figures – from fairytale folk to penguins and Pegasus – has been created at Moscow’s Ice Museum. Creatures from outer space, a rocket, ice… 16/12/2010
Da Vinci code to be decipheredA rare manuscript by Leonardo da Vinci has been rediscovered among documents, left untouched for 130 years in a French library. It was found among items… 07/12/2010
Exhibition offers close up look at famous faces“Close up”, currently on at Australia’s National Portrait Gallery, features works by German photographer Martin Schoeller. A collection of portraits framed… 06/12/2010
French electrician unveils 60m euro Picasso stashA retired French electrician shocked the art world on Monday after he came forward with dozens of unseen paintings by Spanish master Pablo Picasso. Pierre… 29/11/2010
Avedon Paris auction fetches millions of eurosA rare auction of prints by the late American photographer Richard Avedon has fetched a record 5.5 million euros at Christie’s in Paris. Among them was his… 23/11/2010
Gustavo Dudamel: the Little Big ManTriumphantly – that is how the day of a great conductor ends. Gustavo Dudamel, a 29-year old from Venezuela, is the Music Director of the Los Angeles… 04/11/2010
‘Anticipation’ for young artistsLondon art curator Kay Saatchi has brought together 21 young artists for the ‘Anticipation’ exhibition. The former wife of Charles Saatchi teamed up with… 21/10/2010
Kunsthaus is back to Picasso basicsThe Kunsthaus modern art museum in Zurich is reviving its first ever Picasso exhibition, as part of its centenary celebrations. 20/10/2010
London auction tests art market recoveryArt collectors and buyers are gathering at Christie’s in London for the Post War and Contemporary Art Auctions. For many, the one to watch is British artist… 14/10/2010
Paris Opera opens season with homage to Roland PetitThe Paris Opera has opened its season with a homage to French choreographer Roland Petit, featuring three ballets including “The young man and death”. 13/10/2010
Spiderman softens Jewish conflict zonesHow to cope with the trauma of conflict? According to one Israeli photographer the answer is: send in Spiderman. The comic crime fighter is the subject of… 12/10/2010
Ultimate ‘karaoke night’ attracts world’s bestAll-American boy Edward Pimentel is singing his heart out in a bid to become the global king of karaoke in the World Championships in Moscow. For the… 24/09/2010
Monet fans queue round block for Paris showOne of the biggest Monet exhibitions ever has just opened in Paris, to huge crowds. The retrospective looks at the career of the world’s leading… 22/09/2010
World’s largest-ever Monet show opens in ParisThe world’s largest-ever exhibition dedicated to the French impressionist master Claude Monet has opened in Paris. The Grand Palais, just off the famous… 22/09/2010
French court bans ‘dead body’ art showFrance’s top court has banned an art exhibition that features human corpses with the skin removed. Judges in Paris ruled that ‘Our Body’ cannot go ahead… 16/09/2010
Van Gogh’s Bedroom restoredThe Bedroom, by Van Gogh, is famous across the world. But in fact, no-one really knows what the painting originally looked like, because it has been restored… 06/09/2010
Festival of senses at Chaumont garden showChaumont-sur-Loire castle in central France is once again playing host to the annual Garden Festival, whose original theme, this year, is “Body and soul”. 02/09/2010
World Bodypainting Festival makes a splashBilled as the most colourful event on the planet – nearly 30,000 people flocked to the 13th World Bodypainting Festival in Carinthia… South Austria. Over… 19/07/2010
Tibetan art in TaiwanAn exhibition of Tibetan art has opened at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum called “Tibet – Treasures from the Roof of the World”. The star attraction is a… 19/07/2010
FashionartThe Estoril Fashionart Festival has kicked off in Estoril, Portugal. One of the main exhibitions is “Paco Rabanne: Designer and Rebel. Says Eduarda… 09/07/2010
Turner painting sells for record auction priceAn oil painting by Turner has gone under the hammer for just over 35 million euros, a new record at auction for the British master. The Getty Museum in Los… 08/07/2010
Lost art treasures sold in ParisA treasure trove of long lost works of Impressionist and Modern art were sold at auction yesterday in Paris. The stash of paintings and prints had been… 30/06/2010
Funeral for Portuguese Nobel Laureate in LisbonHundreds of people have paid their last respects to author, Jose Saramago, the only Portuguese writer to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature. His… 20/06/2010
Funeral service for Nobel laureate in LisbonThe body of Nobel Prize-winning author Jose Saramago has arrived in Lisbon for a funeral later today. Saramago’s remains were flown from his home on the… 19/06/2010
41st Basel Art FairThe international art world is having its annual summer reunion in Switzerland. This is the 41st time the city of Basel, a cultural capital for centuries… 18/06/2010
Louise Bourgeois: a tributeOne of the world’s most influential contemporary artists, Louise Bourgeois, who died at the end of May, was probably best known for her giant spindly spiders… 04/06/2010
Art world mourns death of Louise BourgeoisThe art world is mourning the death of the influential sculptor Louise Bourgeois. The French-born American has died in Manhattan at the age of 98. Among… 01/06/2010
Turkish treasures dazzle in the KremlinFor the first time, priceless artifacts from the Ottoman empire have gone on display in Moscow. The objects came from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul as part of an… 31/05/2010
EU and Russia come closer through danceA festival of contemporary dance has been held in Moscow with the aim of encouraging cultural dialogue between Russian and the European Union. Intradance… 28/05/2010
