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Photograph of Disraeli and Wilberforce engraving among ‘missing’ Parliament art
21+ hour, 5+ min ago (457+ words) Works of art including of Benjamin Disraeli, and the leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade, are among those missing from the Houses of Parliament, it can be revealed. They are on a list of more than 65 artworks…...
Make a style statement with the natural warmth of woods
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (909+ words) Designer, stylist or interior enthusiast, for the past decade it’s all been about the cool greys, neutrals, clean lines, minimalist schemes and functional spaces. From paint finishes to hard furnishings, to flooring, a Scandi scheme has basked in the spotlight,…...
Long-standing Co Down art gallery changes hands after more than 20 years
1+ week, 2+ day ago (996+ words) A long-standing Co Down gallery has entered a new chapter after changing hands for the first time in more than 20 years. The Yard Gallery in Holywood was taken over by contemporary fine artist Kathryn Callaghan in July after its previous…...
Interior designer Sophie Conran on the rise of wellbeing-led design
1+ week, 4+ day ago (898+ words) When it comes to creative legacies which continue to inspire and shape the way we live, Sophie Conran’s career has spanned cooking, tableware, wallpaper, textiles and bedding, with innovation in her DNA. The only daughter of designer and retailer, Sir…...
Banksy artworks have cost public almost £150,000 in clean-up and security costs
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (417+ words) Three Banksy works have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in clean-up and security costs. A mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in September last year has resulted in the largest single cost, with security and efforts to remove it already…...
Inside Belfast-based artist’s 00-hour mural capturing the spirit of the Fleadh
2+ week, 3+ day ago (135+ words) The Irish News Inside Belfast-based artistâs 00-hour mural capturing the spirit of the Fleadh Kilcoo 0-16 Scotstown 0-19: Scotstown regain their status as Kings of Ulster after extra-time needed Reprieve for Northern Ireland pubs and restaurants as John OâDowd announces rates…...
Belfast artist who hears colours creates unique artwork inspired by Irish music
3+ week, 2+ day ago (662+ words) A well-known Belfast-born painter with a condition that enables him to hear colour, has created new artwork inspired by a traditional Irish music session. Jack Coulter has produced the new work as part of a collaboration with Newry Irish whiskey…...
Féile an Phobail Arts Exhibition hailed as over 120 works go on display
3+ week, 5+ day ago (378+ words) The growth of Féile an Phobail’s annual Visual Arts Exhibition has been hailed ahead of Wednesday’s launch at St Mary’s University College in west Belfast. This year’s exhibition will be the biggest ever at Féile, with over 120 individual exhibitions set…...
Konnie Huq: Getting children interested in art and culture is ‘no-brainer’
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (565+ words) TV presenter Konnie Huq has said it is “really important” to encourage children to be interested in arts and culture, adding: “It’s a no-brainer.” The former Blue Peter star, 51, has backed the 2026 Kids Aloud initiative, which encourages children and their…...
Fake or Fortune? uncovers painting estimated to be worth more than £100,000
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (536+ words) An “extraordinarily important” portrait estimated to be worth more than £100,000 has been uncovered on BBC One programme Fake Or Fortune? In the latest episode, a painting wrapped in a sleeping bag was confirmed to be a work by 18th-century Scottish…...