Why Rio’s street artists hate the World Cup, and much more – the week in art

Brazil’s anti-World Cup graffiti, Antony Gormley’s hotel room inside a Transformer, plus Ai Weiwei sparks an internet craze of ‘leg-guns’ and Glasgow School of Art’s degree show goes ahead after the fire – all in your fave weekly dispatch

Talented women in a new light: De Beers Moments in Light

Five inspirational women who are masters of their craft. De Beers Moments in Light to inspire women to be proud of their own achievements. De Beers, known as “The Jeweller of Light“, celebrates talented and inspiring women through a series of portraits created by photographer Mary McCartney. ‘Moments in Light’ captures their spirit in light … Read more

What’s happening in the art world right now. The Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts

A dose of culture at the Royal Academy of Arts. From its foundation in 1768 the Royal Academy of Arts has provided a voice for art and artists. For nearly 250 years, the Royal Academy of Arts is helding the world’s largest open entry exhibition – the Summer Exhibition. This year’s edition saw 12,000 entries … Read more

Acclaimed film producer Jane Rosenthal honored with Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award

For the past 23 years the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award has celebrated the work of outstanding private patrons of the global arts community who are recognized for their committed and continuous philanthropic activism. This year, acclaimed film producer Jane Rosenthal was honored with the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award. Rosenthal … Read more

Contemporary art isn’t original – even copying has been done before

The row around Marina Abramović is redundant, as the story of art is one of homages and remakes. But that’s not to say there isn’t a problem