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Wilfredo Garcia, a self-taught painter from the Venezuelan countryside, paid in murals for his trip across several countries, leaving traces of the spirit of the Venezuelan heartland all along the way.

While Hibiscus Rising celebrates a diverse city, it is also in recognition of a dark moment in Leeds’ past

This spring, I wandered through my east London neighbourhood for some afternoon distraction. It was one of those days when work had started crushing against the brain and I needed some quick stimulus away from the desk. I saw a bunch of downcast sixth formers sitting cross-legged on the floor…

UK chancellor was pictured working on the autumn statement at home. Our art critic runs the rule over his choice of artworks

ACTIVISTS have staged a protest at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMa) in Glasgow calling for a “permanent ceasefire” in Palestine between Israel…

Princess Beatrice’s close bond with her grandmother was reflected in this “perfect” gift

Exclusive: The ‘History Boys’ actor tells ‘The Independent’ about his journey to bring his artist hero to prominence

As part of the Celine Art Project, Hedi Slimane has drafted American artist Banks Violette to create a series of ‘collapsing’ chandeliers in Celine stores worldwide this month

Jenny Saville’s visceral new work, sketchy stuff from Renoir et al and Antony Gormley meditates some more – all in your weekly dispatch

Our arts & culture editor’s gift guide puts a Sarah Lucas T-shirt, a Keith Haring radio and artful washing-up gloves in the frame

One would walk off if I played Schubert, but stay for hours for Beethoven