Gareth Harris
Gareth Harris is the Chief Contributing Editor of The Art Newspaper
Behind-the-scenes Beatles photographs shot by Paul McCartney to go on sale at Gagosian London
The images, taken by the frontman between December 1963 and February 1964, capture pivotal moments of the band's stratospheric rise to fame
‘An incredible instinct for contemporary art’: Doris Lockhart, the overlooked figure behind the Saatchi collection, has died aged 88
Lockhart, who was the ex-wife of Charles Saatchi, is widely credited with recognising and boosting postwar US art and the Young British Artists
‘Pornographic’ mermaid statue must be removed, Danish government confirms
The statue, which has faced considerable criticism in recent weeks, will not remain in Copenhagen, according to The Agency for Culture and Palaces
After a century in storage, an 18th-century tapestry goes on show at Blenheim Palace
‘The Battle of Arbela’ depicts Alexander the Great triumphing over the Persian army
British Art Show names Ekow Eshun as curator for upcoming 10th edition
Staring in September 2026, the contemporary art exhibition will tour five UK cities including Swansea and Sheffield
Power to the people: London’s National Gallery seeks public panel to help shape its future
The citizens’ assembly, chosen via civic lottery, will produce recommendations on the gallery’s purpose and priorities
August Book Bag: from a ‘behind-the-scenes’ studio book to artists joining in with the American Revolution
Our round-up of the latest art publications
Manifesta announces location for 2028 edition
The nomadic art biennial will head to a new country for its 17th edition
Arts Council England announces changes to funding plans amid independent review
Developments at the public funding body are expected to impact almost 1,000 arts and culture organisations
Comment | From restitution to confronting authoritarian regimes, here are five ways museums can be more ethical
Gareth Harris, author of ‘Towards the Ethical Art Museum’, shares advice on how museums can ethically navigate increasingly tumultuous times
Works by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Reena Saini Kallat to go on sale as Frieze Sculpture returns to London
The 13th edition will open in September, coinciding with Frieze London and Frieze Masters
Tate Modern looks to younger audiences with relaunch of late-night openings
Capitalising on the success of Tate Modern Lates, the gallery will begin opening until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays
Scotland and Wales to return to Venice Biennale after years-long break
Scotland last participated in the biennale in 2022, while the last artist chosen to represent Wales was in 2019
Dublin museum pushes back on Derek Jarman film censorship claims
The Irish Museum of Modern Art says it halted a screening of “The Angelic Conversation” to check legislation but will now continue showing it
Erotic Pompeii mosaic looted by Nazi officer returned to ancient site
The mosaic depicts a pair of lovers, showing a naked woman standing over her partner
National Trust à la française? French culture minister considers plans for new heritage body based on UK model
Centre des Monuments Nationaux has also signed agreements with the National Trust, the National Trust for Scotland and English Heritage
Millais treasure trove goes on long-term loan to Scottish gallery
The Raphaelite figure's great-grandson has loaned over 150 works on paper
Vandalised portraits of Windrush generation restored and reinstated in London square
Twenty photographs in the ‘Windrush Untold Stories’ exhibition were daubed with paint earlier this month while on display in London
Former UK prime minister Liz Truss signs letter criticising ‘secretive’ campaign to return Parthenon Marbles to Greece
A letter issued by the right-wing campaign group Great British Pac claims there is a “politically orchestrated” movement to remove the sculptures
France resisted loan of Bayeux Tapestry for ‘decades’, Macron says during British Museum visit
The French president made the comments yesterday at a ceremony attended by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
‘Research powerhouse’: Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum confirms 2025 opening
The mega museum, set to open in December, will fund projects aimed at enriching understanding of UAE’s cultural and historical legacy
Kew Gardens to host largest-ever open-air Henry Moore show
Opening in May 2026, thirty works will be dotted around the 320-acre Unesco World Heritage site
Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK for first time in almost 1,000 years
The tapestry will be displayed at the British Museum from September 2026, as part of a bilateral season of culture between the UK and France
A blockbuster Gerhard Richter retrospective, co-organised by Nicholas Serota, is coming to Paris
The German blue-chip artist will show more than 250 works at Fondation Louis Vuitton from October
Less than two years after opening, the Museum of Censored Art in Barcelona has closed its doors
A statement from the museum, which displayed works by Ai Weiwei and Goya, attributes the closure to disruption caused by strike action
From a football feast to deceitful dolphins: three art exhibitions not to miss at the Manchester International Festival
The art event takes place across the northern UK city this month
Tate chair floats selling Turbine Hall naming rights for ‘a minimum of £50m’
Roland Rudd made the comments in relation to the new endowment fund Tate announced last week
Artist and curator Jean-Marc Bustamante to launch foundation in Arles culture hub
Bustamante will take over a medieval church that will host shows and lectures
Should UK museums display mummies? One institution is asking its visitors for their view
The Manchester Museum is running a public consultation about the future of Asru, a woman who lived in Thebes, southern Egypt
July Book Bag: from a monograph of Vincent Namatjira’s headline-grabbing portraits to a book of Chinese art heists
Our round-up of the latest art publications