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Sir Quentin Blake drawing on a wall with black sketches. He wears a checkered shirt and dark jacket, smiling in an artistic studio setting.

Sir Quentin Blake drawing on a wall with black sketches. He wears a checkered shirt and dark jacket, smiling in an artistic studio setting.

Quentin Blake Centre to open in May 2026 as world's largest illustration museum

2 days ago

Aerial view of Trafalgar Square in London with fountains, Nelson's Column, and National Gallery. People are walking and relaxing. Clear sky.

Aerial view of Trafalgar Square in London with fountains, Nelson's Column, and National Gallery. People are walking and relaxing. Clear sky.

Shock National Gallery redundancies as £8m deficit revealed

5 days ago

Tour guide speaks to a group in a lavish red room with ornate decor, a large portrait, and chandelier. Audience listens attentively.

Tour guide speaks to a group in a lavish red room with ornate decor, a large portrait, and chandelier. Audience listens attentively.

Why outsourcing in museums is a mistake we shouldn’t repeat

Jan 27

Pikachu mascot in front of Natural History Museum Pokemon exhibit with bright colors. Background features flying Pokemon and cheerful vibe.

Pikachu mascot in front of Natural History Museum Pokemon exhibit with bright colors. Background features flying Pokemon and cheerful vibe.

Demand crashes Natural History Museum's Pokémon shop on opening day

Jan 26

A woman in the National Portrait Gallery admires a vibrant Jenny Saville portrait with abstract splashes of color on a white wall, creating a contemplative mood.

A woman in the National Portrait Gallery admires a vibrant Jenny Saville portrait with abstract splashes of color on a white wall, creating a contemplative mood.

National Portrait Gallery's Jenny Saville exhibition gave 14,000 free tickets to young people

Jan 25

Vibrant Hawaiian feather cloaks and helmets on display in a glass case in the British Museum. Red, yellow, and black hues dominate against a blue-lit background.

Vibrant Hawaiian feather cloaks and helmets on display in a glass case in the British Museum. Red, yellow, and black hues dominate against a blue-lit background.

British Museum Hawaii exhibition reviews: what the critics say

Jan 19

Brick Museum of Making in Derby with glass entrance, tall tower. Sign reads "Museum of Making." Overcast sky, bird mural on left wall, river in background.

Brick Museum of Making in Derby with glass entrance, tall tower. Sign reads "Museum of Making." Overcast sky, bird mural on left wall, river in background.

Regional museums in England are underfunded — and in crisis

Jan 14

Illuminated Rijksmuseum building with towers at sunset, under a vibrant pink and blue sky, framed by trees and a calm street in the foreground.

Illuminated Rijksmuseum building with towers at sunset, under a vibrant pink and blue sky, framed by trees and a calm street in the foreground.

Rijksmuseum expanding to Eindhoven with new outpost

Jan 14

A woman in a pink sweater stands at the white cloakroom counter at the National Portrait Gallery, talking to a seated attendant. Walls and text create a calm, minimalist setting.

A woman in a pink sweater stands at the white cloakroom counter at the National Portrait Gallery, talking to a seated attendant. Walls and text create a calm, minimalist setting.

Does the National Portrait Gallery have a cloakroom?

museums and galleries

Jan 12

A woman wearing a blue and gold turban with a pearl earring looks over her shoulder against a dark backdrop, evoking a calm mood.

A woman wearing a blue and gold turban with a pearl earring looks over her shoulder against a dark backdrop, evoking a calm mood.

Mauritshuis moving Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring to Japan in rare loan

Jan 10

Two people in a pastel-hued room; one wears blue, the other is cutting hair. Plants nearby, light mood, abstract colors in the background.

Two people in a pastel-hued room; one wears blue, the other is cutting hair. Plants nearby, light mood, abstract colors in the background.

Tate Britain to open Hurvin Anderson's first ever major retrospective exhibition

Jan 9

Abstract art on book cover with red and pink brushstrokes on a beige background. Text reads "TRACEY EMIN A SECOND LIFE" in black.

Abstract art on book cover with red and pink brushstrokes on a beige background. Text reads "TRACEY EMIN A SECOND LIFE" in black.

8 best new art books to read or gift in 2026

Jan 3

Painted portrait of Frida Kahlo with braided hair adorned with butterflies, flanked by a monkey and a cat, against a leafy backdrop. Necklace of branches.

Painted portrait of Frida Kahlo with braided hair adorned with butterflies, flanked by a monkey and a cat, against a leafy backdrop. Necklace of branches.

11 best London exhibitions you need to see in 2026

Jan 1

Tristram Hunt and the Princess of Wales in blue suits walk and chat in a gallery storage area at V&A East Storehouse with large framed artworks. They're smiling, creating a friendly atmosphere.

Tristram Hunt and the Princess of Wales in blue suits walk and chat in a gallery storage area at V&A East Storehouse with large framed artworks. They're smiling, creating a friendly atmosphere.

V&A Director Tristram Hunt knighted by King in New Year Honours

Dec 30, 2025

Bronze abstract sculpture by Henry Moore of a reclining figure on a plinth, set in a lush green park with trees in the background, under clear sunlight.

Bronze abstract sculpture by Henry Moore of a reclining figure on a plinth, set in a lush green park with trees in the background, under clear sunlight.

Henry Moore exhibition at Kew Gardens is artist's largest ever outdoor display

Dec 29, 2025

Model in a gold and white embellished Schiaparelli gown on runway, under chandelier. Dark background with audience. Elegant and dramatic mood.

Model in a gold and white embellished Schiaparelli gown on runway, under chandelier. Dark background with audience. Elegant and dramatic mood.

V&A to open huge Schiaparelli fashion exhibition in March 2026

Dec 24, 2025

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