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Turner Prize shortlist features roller coaster conveying ‘messy reality of life’

The director of Tate Britain Alex Farquharson announced the shortlist on Thursday morning.

The Independent UK

Acclaimed Australian artist John Olsen farewelled at funeral in Sydney

Loved ones gathered at a funeral service for acclaimed Australian artist John Olsen hear his friend, the late comedian Barry Humphries, was due to give his eulogy.

ABC News

Turner prize: pandemic problems and Windrush scandal among shortlist

The work of artists Jesse Darling, Ghislaine Leung, Rory Pilgrim and Barbara Walker will be exhibited at Towner Eastbourne before winner is announced in December

The Guardian - UK

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Cal Wilson portrait wins packing room prize at 2023 Archibalds

Comedian ‘has not stopped beaming’ since learning Andrea Huelin’s portrayal of her in an elaborate headdress has claimed category decided by gallery staff

The Guardian - AU

Portrait of comedian Cal Wilson by Andrea Huelin wins Archibald Packing Room Prize in record-breaking year for women

Cairns artist Andrea Huelin wins the Archibald Prize's Packing Room Prize, worth $3,000, for her painting of comedian Cal Wilson, capping a record-breaking year for women in one of Australia's longest-running and richest awards.

ABC News

Plunge into a world of fanciful creatures

Hybridity, exoticism and folklore are key to understanding whimsical creatures in "Nobody Loves No One", which is running at Noname Gallery in Chiang Mai, until May 30.

Bangkok Post

Tattoo artist loses court battle after suing woman who accused him of sexual assault

William Hay took legal action against Nina Cresswell after she published material online alleging that he had sexually assaulted her in 2010.

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Zombie alert: Russian lawmaker complains about rogue design algorithm

A leading Russian lawmaker said on Wednesday he had filed a complaint about an online art tool promoted by the country's largest bank, saying it consistently generated negative images of Russia.

Reuters

Artists will get chance to shine in central London gallery thanks to Evening Standard prize

A dozen artists will see their work go on show in a central London gallery later this year thanks to the Evening Standard, with one of them also pocketing a £5,000 prize.

Evening Standard

Strange ambassadors: the meaning of souvenirs

Who are these objects really being made for, wonders the artist and lecturer Ruth Watson?

Newsroom.co.nz

Isaac Julien: What Freedom is to Me at Tate Britain review: a sensual, beautiful and marvellous survey

The British artist’s survey show needs time to be seen properly, but it’s worth every moment

Evening Standard

US, UK galleries buy masterpiece 'Portrait of Mai' for $62M

One of the earliest portraits of a person of color by a British artist will remain on public display after London’s National Portrait Gallery and the J

The Independent UK

Freddie Mercury's private collection to be sold

LONDON: More than 1,500 items from Freddie Mercury's private collection, including costumes, unique objects and previously unseen handwritten draft lyrics, will be auctioned later this year, Sotheby's announced on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Poliform outdoor collection is presented through a meditative installation

Poliform’s new alfresco lifestyle vision was displayed in Milan within the Chiostri di San Simpliciano, merging sound and vision in an immersive showcase

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Freddie Mercury's amazing private collection of everything to be exhibited before being sold at auction

Freddie Mercury's iconic crown and cloak can be yours, as can the guitar on which Crazy Little Thing Called Love was written and the handwritten lyrics for We Are The Champions

Wallpaper

Bitossi’s fruity lighting and furniture is totally bananas

Bitossi sees fruit and vegetables become lighting and furniture in a creative collaboration with Robert Stadler and Carwan Gallery

Bristol Post

Upfest to go ahead with smaller event near Bristol

Organisers announced they would be on a year hiatus for its main Bedminster festival due to rising costs

The Texas Tribune

Senate OKs bill to allow construction of anti-abortion monument on state Capitol grounds

The original sculpture was installed in the Church of San Marcello al Corso in Rome last year and is often interpreted as a depiction of Mary and Jesus.

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Behind this Archibald Prize entry is a man who remains indefinitely detained

Malcolm Morton, 32, is an Indigenous man with a significant intellectual disability. His family and friends are pushing to have him released from what they describe as cruel and arbitrary detention.

The Guardian - UK

Joshua Reynolds’ Portrait of Omai acquired by National Portrait Gallery

Painting, renamed Portrait of Mai, will remain on public display after being jointly acquired with Getty Museum

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool student's passion helps them to not 'feel like a fraud'

Charlotte Barry has struggled with their identity for several years now

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m doing what may be my last paintings’: Frank Auerbach on his new self-portraits and turning 92

He has painted the same people over and over, sometimes for 40 years, dabbing, rubbing out, then starting again. Although the great artist now has to hold onto his easel to work, he still hopes to die with a brush in his hand

Daily Record

Children scribble over 230-year-old statue with crayons handed out at museum

The statute of historical significance, sculpted by John Bacon, is located in the gardens of Croome Court, in south Worcestershire.

Daily Record

Resettled Ukrainians showcase creative talents at Ayrshire arts and crafts event

For one week, Ukrainians will be showing off their artwork and crafts in The Grain Exchange.

The Independent UK

Surprise guest ‘blown away’ by invitation to King Charles’ coronation

The Reverend Matthew Price is one of a number of British Empire Medal recipients who will attend the ceremony

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