Other lives: Polymath who pioneered the use of computers in art education and was a leading figure in the cultural life of Cheltenham
July 2024
Firelei Báez review – bring on the furry ciguapas: magnetic visions of diaspora
The Dominican Republic-born artist’s first UK solo show is a thrill, her works combining mythology, botany and female agency in beautifully realised imagery and installation
June 2024
One exclusive Australian institution is facing up to its deeply racist past while another backs away from it
Paul Daley
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John Wormell obituary
May 2024
Portal installations linking Dublin to New York City reopen after shutdown
Two installations host a 24/7 live stream in both cities, but a small number of visitors initially abused the opportunity
Two years after Buffalo mass shooting, an art exhibit focuses on the victims
A few months after 14 May 2022, a curator sought out three local artists. The resulting exhibition, Before and After Again, is thought to be the first of its kind
Christie’s says $850m auctions to go ahead as planned despite cyber-attack
Sales to proceed despite failing to regain control of its website as staff and cybersecurity scramble to fix issue
April 2024
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Helen Hoyte obituary
Other lives: Art teacher who did much to revive interest in the ancient shawl-making tradition of Norwich and Norfolk
March 2024
High court rules Van Dyck painting belongs to bankrupt socialite James Stunt
Judge dismisses claim by Stunt and his father that 17th-century work was bought by the latter in 2013
Less than 3% of artists named in GCSE art exams are Black or south Asian, study finds
Analysis across four exam boards in England reveals white artists comprise 91.6% of all mentions
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Ciarán ‘KO’ Ennis obituary
Other lives: Printmaker and tutor whose company Blue Egg produced posters for artists such as the Who and Lou Reed in the 1960s and 70s
February 2024
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Mike Cumiskey obituary
Charlotte Benton obituary
Canadian teacher accused of selling students’ art on personal website
Frank Bowling sells signed prints to buy art supplies for 100 schools
January 2024
Tim Hilton obituary
Journalist, biographer of John Ruskin and brilliant art critic who wrote for the Guardian and Independent on Sunday
Art Talent Show review – witty interrogation of art students asks the big questions
Hopefuls for the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague face a probing from their professors in a documentary that looks for answers about art, institutions and ourselves
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Tom Hume obituary
Other lives: Former head of art at Middlesbrough high school
December 2023
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Judith Tucker obituary
Other lives: Artist, academic and curator whose paintings and drawings were exhibited across the world
November 2023
The life-enhancing gift of life drawing
Letter: Life drawing classes are under threat from Tory education policies, warns former art teacher Carolynn Cooke