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King Charles pays tribute to 'genius' David Hockney after his death at 88
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (363+ words) David Hockney was a man of "irrepressible charm, talent and constant innovation", King Charles has said as he paid tribute to "one of life's true originals" in a post on social media following the artist's death at the age of…...
David Hockney obituary " 'The loss to the art world is immense"
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (763+ words) David Hockney, who has died aged 88, was Britain's best-loved and most famous artist by a country mile. Instantly recognisable for his round spectacles, oversized suits and trademark flat caps, plus his peroxide blonde hair, he was a genius who created…...
King Charles pays tribute to 'genius' artist after his death at 88
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (363+ words) David Hockney was a man of "irrepressible charm, talent and constant innovation", King Charles has said as he paid tribute to "one of life's true originals" in a post on social media following the artist's death at the age of…...
Revolutionary British artist dies aged 88 as publicist issues statement
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (224+ words) Celebrated British artist David Hockney has died aged 88, his publicist has said. He died peacefully at his home, just one month before his 89th birthday. A statement said: "The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in…...
'Proof time travel is real' in National Gallery's 400-year-old painting
19+ hour, 52+ min ago (245+ words) A portrait on display at the National Gallery has baffled art lovers after a mother and daughter discovered what looks remarkably like a Nike trainer. Portrait of a Boy, created by Dutch Master Ferdinand Bol in the 17th century, depicts an…...
'Odd' detail in 160 year old painting 'proves' time travel is real
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (456+ words) An 18th-century artwork currently on display in a museum is believed by some to serve as compelling evidence that time travel is a reality. The woman depicted in the piece appears to be clutching an object that had yet to…...
BBC Antiques Roadshow star reacts after "75 charity shop item makes record six figures
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (300+ words) Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell congratulated her colleagues after an item spotted in a charity shop sold for an eye-watering sum. Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought a painting by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware…...
Rare details of Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state to go on display
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (389+ words) Queen Elizabeth II's death and her lying-in-state around the UK were four years ago this September, and now a special exhibition will soon open to reflect on that poignant time. It has been reported that an exhibition of artworks commissioned…...
The terrible tragedy that pushed Winston Churchill toward painting
2+ week, 3+ day ago (357+ words) With growing confidence, Churchill sent five paintings to be exhibited at a Paris art gallery in 1921. Wanting to be judged on artistic merit alone, and not on his political reputation, he used a pseudonym: Charles Morin. Four were sold for…...
'New Banksy' appears in major UK city as flag-bearing statue spotted
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) A new statue has been spotted in central London, drawing the curiosity of crowds and speculation it may be a new work by the artist known as Banksy. The sculpture has appeared on a plinth in Waterloo Place, and shows…...