Gareth Harris

Gareth Harris is the Chief Contributing Editor of The Art Newspaper

British Museum stubs out controversial tobacco sponsorship deal

The move follows a recent report which described the partnership as a key part of the tobacco firm’s lobbying strategy

Louvre closes gallery ‘until further notice’ citing structural problems

This latest blow for the Paris museum follows a report on its buildings which highlighted “particular fragility” in its Campana Gallery

‘Mona Lisa of illuminated manuscripts’ goes on show in Rome

The bible, which is considered a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance art, is on display as part of the Vatican’s Holy Year celebrations

French art world slams proposal for new art tax

The fair group Art Basel are among the signatories of a statement criticising a proposal to introduce a levy on “unproductive wealth”

‘The Hay Wain’ to go on show in Constable's home county for the first time

The famed painting will travel to Suffolk next year as part of an exhibition marking 250 years since the artist's birth

Jenny Saville to present unseen Venice-inspired works to coincide with 61st Biennale

An exhibition featuring 30 works by the record-breaking UK artist will open in the lagoon city in March 2026

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On the ground at Art Week Tokyo: amid shifting national politics, Japan’s ‘sleeping beauty’ art scene is waking up

The fifth edition of the “post-art fair” event, which took place earlier this month following the election of Japan's first woman prime minister, received largely positive reviews from gallerists and visitors alike

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‘Make a lot of bad work for as long as possible’: new book brings you top tips from artists

In Lydia Figes’s publication more than 50 successful artists share their wisdom on everything from defining success to dealing with galleries

Artificial installation: artist hangs own AI-generated work in Welsh museum

The rogue print was on show at National Museum Cardiff for a few hours before it was spotted by staff

Marlene Dumas becomes first contemporary woman artist to join Louvre's permanent collection

Nine new works by the South African-born artist were unveiled at the Paris museum last Thursday

UK government set to scrap English baccalaureate, which made arts education ‘the preserve of a privileged few’

Campaigners have welcomed the change, which they say represents a move away from inequality

Climate activists cleared following Stonehenge protest

The Just Stop Oil members have been found not guilty of criminal damage after daubing the ancient stones with dye

Miami collectors donate 36 works by African and diaspora artists to Tate

Jorge and Darlene Pérez have also funded a “multi-million dollar endowment” to support Tate’s curatorial research

British Council hopes to transfer art collection to UK government amid ‘real financial peril’

The organisation is “selling everything” in a bid to offset debts of almost £200m

Rarely seen Matthew Wong works to go on show in Venice

The show will take place at the Palazzo Tiepolo Passi and will include 35 works dating from 2015 to 2019

Turner winner Jasleen Kaur announces first permanent public work

An ambitious new sculpture will be unveiled in the town of Thamesmead in south east London next month

Hundreds at London’s British Library go on strike, as Tate workers consider action

A major exhibition could be delayed as a result of the library strikes, which are taking place due to a dispute over pay

British Council launches residency programme for artists from war-torn countries

Nine artists from regions impacted by conflict will undertake residencies across Britain

James Turrell to bring most ambitious ‘Skyspace’ installation yet to Denmark museum

After 10 years in development, the 40m-wide work will go on display next June at the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

Paris Internationale announces plans to launch Milan edition in 2026

As the fair's eleventh edition opens in the French capital, dealers are bullish about their prospects

Stolen Louvre jewels worth €88m, prosecutor says

The museum has reopened today following the heist, although the gallery which housed the objects remains closed

KAWS to take centre stage at second edition of Manar Abu Dhabi

The exhibition will include 23 works across four locations, all under the theme of The Light Compass

British Museum ball disrupted by climate protestor demanding end to BP sponsorship

The protestor took to the stage in the midst of a speech by the museum's chair of trustees, George Osborne

Michelangelo Pistoletto: ‘AI will not destroy humanity, we are doing it ourselves’

Now in his 90s, the Arte Povera artist shows no signs of slowing down, with a new show that places his work in dialogue with Picasso—and a recent nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize

U-Haul Gallery—briefly—brings art to the streets during Frieze London

The mobile gallery has been showing art from parking spots for over a year, but its stay at Regent's Park was short lived

London's Courtauld Gallery and Institute receives landmark £30m donation

The Reuben Foundation's financial gift is the largest in the institute's 93-year history

Louvre acquires first-ever video work

The work, ‘Les 4 temps’, by the Algeria-born artist Mohamed Bourouissa, will go on display later this month