Artists
A slither of hope: ‘artivists’ bring colour and snake-themed protest to Cop29
The Artivist Network organised a range of actions at the summit that both highlighted the serious costs of climate breakdown and interrupted what can be a drab visual environment
‘Like Picasso, everything he touched was wonderful’: the art world pays tribute to Frank Auerbach
Curators, institutions and critics remember a “humble giant of figurative painting” who worked from the same London studio for 70 years and made his home city, its art collections and inhabitants the subject of his unique output
Accra Cultural Week shines a light on Ghana’s burgeoning art scene
A host of globally recognised artists, a growing number of art world tourists and a domestic gallery boom are all contributing to the country’s reputation on the international stage
Remembering Frank Auerbach, one of the leading artists of his generation, who has died aged 93
The German-born British painter, a leading figure in the School of London, produced some of the most enduring and perceptive observations of what it meant to be alive during his time
‘Almost everything was washed away’: leading Spanish photographer’s studio wrecked by floods
Ricardo Cases says he lost 90% of his work and equipment after more than a year’s worth of rain fell on his town, near Valencia, in just eight hours
In search for missing artist Sarah Cunningham, London police find woman’s body in tube station
The 31-year-old painter's gallery, Lisson, has confirmed her death
In Lebanon, many galleries have closed, and staff and artists have fled—but others are carrying on
As Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah, ‘art spaces allow people to escape’, says the gallery founder Saleh Barakat
Remembering Hanif Kureshi, the artist credited with popularising street art in India
Kureshi decorated India’s public spaces with beautiful, provocative and socially engaged murals
Prison restaurant refuses to show former convict's 'inappropriate' paintings
Frank Norman's exhibition was cancelled at The Clink in London
In pictures: a tour of Frieze Masters' immersive presentations with Sheena Wagstaff
The fair’s creative adviser takes a closer look at six of the ten artists showing in this year's Studio section, where each installation seeks to “evoke the spirit” of the studio
With help from Lubaina Himid, Glenn Ligon and more, Frieze's Artist-to-Artist initiative is supporting new talent
The initiative offers established names the chance to give promising emerging artists a platform
'I did think it was a bit weird when they asked me': rocker Billy Childish turns Frieze London into his studio
The artist and musician set up his easel at Lehmann Maupin’s stand to paint live alongside his two children
A brush with…Sonia Boyce — podcast
An in-depth interview with the Golden Lion-winner, discussing her shift to social practice, the influence of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, and how William Morris’s wallpaper designs have made their way into her work
'Very active participants in their own careers': why joint representation is proving popular for young artists
Emerging artists art discovering that working with smaller galleries alongside blue-chip firms can provide the best of both worlds
Olafur Eliasson will blur advertising billboards in London, Seoul, New York and Berlin
The Danish-Icelandic artist is unveiling a series of out-of-focus videos, Lifeworld, on 1 October
Saints, stigmata and solace: Tracey Emin dives into the spiritual in London exhibition of new works
British artist says she needs to express her belief in “other worlds” as she gets older
Green is the new black | How can artists effectively respond to the climate crisis? Introducing a new toolkit from Gallery Climate Coalition
The new document gives tips on the different ways in which artists can make a positive impact on the environment—with sections including materials, exhibition and display, and activism
The art market slump, the artist freed in the US-Russia prisoner swap, Max Ernst in Paris — podcast
What’s behind the troubles facing auction houses and galleries? Plus, Sasha Skochilenko recounts her experience of being arrested—and incarcerated—in Russia, and the story behind a 1937 Surrealist painting by Ernst
18-year-old artist Veronika Kozhushko killed in Russian airstrike on Kharkiv
The prominent Ukrainian poet Serhiy Zhadan described her as “very young, sincere and gifted," adding: "There is no explanation for this. And there is no forgiveness either”
‘All activities are dormant’: how the Kenya anti-government protests are affecting artists
As demonstrations continue, artists reflect on the violence and how police suspicion is limiting their ability to work
Russian artist imprisoned for three and a half years over alleged anti-war supermarket protest
Anastasia Dyudyaeva is the second artist in less than a year to be jailed for allegedly disseminating anti-government messages in such a setting
New London hub with ‘affordable’ artists studios to rise from ruins of 19th-century warehouse
A scheme by the non-profit Create London will convert the Newham building into a culture and learning centre
'King Dingo': After his portrait of Australia's richest woman stirred controversy, Vincent Namatjira turns his sights on British royalty
The aboriginal artist's portrait of Gina Rinehart made headlines after she called on the National Gallery of Australia to have it removed—now he has made a painting responding to British monarchs
A brush with… Lois Stonock, the director of Metroland Cultures, London
The arts charity director tells us about her cultural influences, from Lucian Freud to the British-Pakistani writer and artist Rasheed Araeen
A new wave: why Chinese artists and gallerists are increasingly heading to Japan
Tokyo’s rich, international art scene and accessible residency are among the factors encouraging China‘s cultural workers to move to the island country
UK general election 2024: what art world figures want from the new Labour government
After a landslide victory for the Labour party, we asked museum directors, artists and art historians what they hoped the new political era could mean for culture
Remembering the Dutch avant-garde artist Jacqueline de Jong
Her six decade-long career was distinguished by experimentation and humour
Artists Christi Belcourt, Joe Average and bill bissett receive one of Canada’s highest honours
The artists—and pop star Avril Lavigne—were among 83 new appointees to the Order of Canada
Marina Abramović to ask Glastonbury crowd to stay silent for seven minutes
A sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas and a Mark Wallinger film will also be shown at the celebrated UK music festival
UK general election: the dawn of a new era for the arts?
We look at the impact of 14 years of Tory rule on the culture sector—and ask if the future looks any brighter