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Scientists believe the stars and crescent moon in Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night may reveal when the famous painting was inspired.

Scientists find new clue in Van Gogh's The Starry Night

The exhibition invites designers to rethink the future amid technological, social and environmental transformation

Ad Feature Bangkok hosts design expo

Li remains committed to bringing the traditions of Chinese tempera to a global audience

Ad Feature Chinese tempera artist Li Xiaogang featured in Venice exhibition

The BRAVA awards are specifically looking for young painters

Ad Feature Fundación BRAVA launches call for emerging artists aged 19-30

Colour As Continuum was showcased at Nilaya Anthology until July 2026

Ad Feature Asian Paints showcases 'Colour As Continuum' collection

The exhibition brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production

Ad Feature Nigerian Modernism shines at Tate

Sundeep Bhutoria, handing over a copy of Gitanjali to West Bengal Governor, Shri R N Ravi

Ad Feature Philanthropist presents Governor with handwritten copy of novel

Commissioned by Qatar Foundation and nestled in its Education City campus, the museum was inaugurated on November 28, 2025

Ad Feature M. F. Husain Museum named one of TIME World's Greatest Places 2026

16 experiential installations have been created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella

Ad Feature Europe's must-see exhibition 'House of Dreamers' arrives in London

Praia do Camilo, Algarve, Portugal

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A statue of a man holding a flag which covers their face, and signed 'Banksy', appeared in Waterloo Place in London

Banksy statue: Guerrilla artist officially claims responsibility

It could be you: National Lottery winners Terry and Caroline Gillings from County Durham won £1million in June

National Lottery change expected to double number of millionaires

I found this incredible deal that will keep kids entertained during Easter half term (aff)

Easter half term made easy with this crafting kit for kids

King Charles III talks to Christian St Louis during a visit to Aviva Studios in Manchester

DJ King Charles serves up royal remix

King Charles III during his visit to Tate Britain in London to view the Turner & Constable: Rivals and Originals exhibition

King asked what British artwork might be ‘lurking in Australia’

Timothee Chalamet has faced a backlash about his comments

Star's sees backlash after saying ‘no-one cares’ for opera and ballet

SwitchBot's new AI Art Frame is a fabulous gadget - if you can afford it

AI frame turns photos into wall art – I tested it
A clever e-ink picture frame uses AI to transform your photos into artwork, blending long battery life with a minimalist cable-free design
Gareth Butterfield

The big artwork was unveiled to celebrate 90s favourite Müller Corner Original Rhubarb Crumble, which is making its way back to supermarket shelves.

Art Attack legend revives 'Big Art' style 18 years after the show

Ad Feature Czech city break inspiration: Tune up and visit Czechia

Families enjoy shining a light on their babies during graduation day

Graduation season shines a light across the world

"Bildnis Elisabeth Lederer" by Gustav Klimt is pictured at Sotheby's Marquee Sales Series in New York

Gustav Klimt painting auction: Portrait breaks modern art record

As Gustav Klimt becomes the holder of the second most expensive artwork sold at auction, who are the other 12 he joins from the art world?

What are the 13 most expensive artworks sold at auction?

Who are this guests on this week's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg?

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Major arts and crafts retailer to close 9 more UK stores - full list

Renowned theatre school founder, Sylvia Young, has “died peacefully” at the age of 86, her daughters have confirmed.

Theatre school founder and ‘true visionary’ Sylvia Young dies at 86

Tricia Duffy Live In The Studio

In Ten Years Time wins Best Arts and Design Podcast for the second year running

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Beloved craft chain to shut 9 stores as closing down sales spark rush
Bargain hunters are flocking to stores for huge discounts 🎨
Alex Nelson

A CGI of new homes at Woodland Manor, Congleton

Skip the renovations and save time and money with a new home in Congleton

BBC arts broadcaster and documentary-maker Alan Yentob has died aged 78.

Influential BBC broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

Up to 27 Hobbycraft stores may be at risk of closure under plans being drawn up by Modella Capit

Arts and crafts chain faces potential closure

Controversial campaigners Just Stop Oil are quitting - bringing an end to years of protests, stunts and soup throwing. The British environmental activist group ''hanging up the hi vis'' saying their initial demands are now Government policy.

Just Stop Oil: Campaign group’s most controversial protests

inside the Glasform workshop, where John Ditchfield makes his beautiful glass sculptures, at Singleton, Lancashire

Video: I built 30ft glass sculpture in my garden...watch how I made it

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

Claire Eason's giant light poppy.

Watch: Beautiful 300ft high poppy display set against Northern Lights

Left to right: Nicky Betteridge (Bradford College Apprenticeships & Business Development Team Leader) and David Longo (Bradford City AFC Chief Commercial Officer).

Bradford College Celebrates Renewed Partnership with Bradford City AFC

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

With a survey suggesting Gen Z are reluctant to head to art galleries despite their enjoyment of art, Nathan Wyburn tries to "sweeten" their enjoyment as he recreates works with the beloved breakfast food, Pop Tarts.

Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art work receives a breakfast recreation

Guests at the Glasshouse in Edinburgh were given two cocktails, made with Botanist gin.

I tried cocktails and sketching in beautiful Edinburgh rooftop garden

Friday the 13th tattoo

The Friday the 13th tattoo tradition - superstitions and UK origins

Male choir and percussion ensemble Asima open the Indian Voices day at the BBC Proms 2009 at the Royal Albert Hall

Move over Glasto these classical music festivals are on my bucket list

Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift star in Two Strangers(Carry a cake across New York) at Criterion Theatre

I saw cheapest musical and this is why everyone's rushing to see it

The funeral of Annie and Ben Vautier in a park of Nice, south-eastern France. Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images

Breaking Artist dies hours after wife

The pieces have been removed from a controversial collection at the Kunsthaus Zurich (Photo: ARND WIEGMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Van Gogh, Monet paintings pulled from gallery as Nazi theft probed

Former subpostmaster Alan Bates the founder of Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance who was played by Toby Jones in an ITV drama about the scandal, said he was “honoured” by his knighthood.

King's Birthday Honours revealed

Jordan Banjo attends the premiere event for M&M'S Short Film Festival. The initiative sets to promote the next generation of up-and-coming filmmakers

60% of film fans say misrepresentation of minorities has ruined a film

Rebel Wilson in February 2024 (Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty Images for AFI)

Hollywood star on Desert Island Discs

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

What music festivals are taking place as polling booths are open for the 2024 General Election, announced to take place on July 4 2024 - and what to do if you can't make it to a polling booth? (Credit: Getty Images)

How to vote in the 2024 General Election if you’re at a music festival

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Tony-winning producer dies

A-list actors Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley (left to right) have been cast in three of the four leading roles in the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery book ‘The Thursday Murder Club’. Photos by Getty Images.

Cast announced for Richard Osman's 'The Thursday Murder Club' film

Nicky Illis, a director and television producer for Fake or Fortune and Antiques Roadshow, has died. Picture: broadcastnow

Antiques Roadshow director dies

Bafta-nominated actor, Chance Perdomo, has died in a motorcycle accident. Picture: Getty Images

Breaking Bafta-nominated actor dies

Banksy caused a scene at a block of flats in Finsbury Park after fans flocked to the area to see a new mural by the famous street artist. (Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

Banksy confirms new artwork

Cillian Murphy, winner of the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for 'Oppenheimer' poses in the press room during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Cillian Murphy’s Oscar win praised by a number of Irish personalities

Colin Firth as Mr Darcy in a 1995 adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice' wearing an iconic white shirt, which has now been sold for charity at an auction. Photo by BBC.

Colin Firth’s wet Mr Darcy Pride And Prejudice shirt sold at auction

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