Banksy is the Brits’ favourite painter of all time – is this status deserved?

The secretive stenciller is no Rembrandt – but a new poll shows that ‘high art’ alienates the public more than any other cultural form

Biennale Arte 2019: Anthea Hamilton x Moroso for Mama Moth Sofa

    2019 marked the opening to the public of the 58th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia titled “May You Live in Interesting Times” and curated by Ralph Rugoff, director at the Hayward Gallery in London. On the occasion of the Biennale Arte 2019, the British artist Anthea Hamilton collaborates with Patrizia … Read more

Damien Hirst’s 60ft headless demon statue towers over new club in sin city

The bronze sculpture, Demon With Bowl, is the centerpiece of Kaos, the new club at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas

Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2017: Inspired by the Cloutie Tree

Nodding to the ancient traditions of Cornwall, the new season at Alexander McQueen draws inspiration from pagan landscapes, creative communities and the spirituality of the Cloutie Tree. These trees are places of pilgrimage, where travellers tie colourful ribbons to represent their wishes and dreams. Inspired by the Cornish Cloutie tree, the iconic Four Ring Clutch … Read more

‘You could disappear into it’: Anish Kapoor on his exclusive rights to the ‘blackest black’

Architect and artist defends controversial deal with developers of Vantablack, the blackest material ‘after a black hole’