Contemporary art
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Turner Prize 2024: has the art world's infamous award lost its power?
Talking Point As the award returns for its 40th anniversary, critics call for a revamp of 'sorry embarrassment of a prize'
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Who is Banksy? Clues to the street artist's real identity
In Depth Latest series of animal-themed artworks in London has drawn fresh attention to the anonymous(ish) graffiti icon
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The Week Unwrapped: Why did France arrest Telegram's CEO?
Podcast Plus, will cannabis ever be legal in Britain? And have government spending cuts led to worse art?
By The Week Staff Published
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Banksy's animal art: method to the mystery?
In the Spotlight Elusive artist's daily series in London sparks joy – and widespread speculation about its meaning
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Five exhibitions to visit this spring
The Week Recommends From 'subversive' textiles to exquisite Flemish drawings, there's something for every art lover
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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The art world and motherhood: the end of a final taboo?
Talking Point Hettie Judah's new touring exhibition offers a 'riveting riposte' to old cliches
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Damien Hirst formaldehyde dates row
In the Spotlight Newspaper claims three Hirst sculptures from 2017 were pre-dated to his 1990s Turner Prize-winning days
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Glasgow to host first Banksy solo show in 14 years
Speed Read The return of the ever-elusive street artist has experts and fans excited
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Who is Banksy? Suspected sightings of the elusive street artist
In Depth Anonymous spray painter’s ‘ultimate’ artwork goes up for auction today
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How to buy contemporary art
In Depth Curator Michael Doohan on how to get going on your art collection
By Michael Doohan Last updated
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How to invest in the art stars of the future
In Depth Expert Ryan Stanier explains how to spot the new names whose work may go on to soar in value
By Ryan Stanier Last updated
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Basquiat at the Barbican: Boom for Real
In Depth Curator Eleanor Nairne talks about the influences to be found in the pioneering work of Jean-Michel Basquiat in his first UK retrospective
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Some Time: Richard Deacon at Antwerp's Middelheim Museum
In Depth The Turner Prize-winning artist and 'master of abstract sculpture' unveils his first solo outdoor exhibition at the historic sculpture park
By Gemma Billington Published
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What to buy at the Art & Antiques Fair Olympia
In Depth After 25 years in the trade, Mary Claire Boyd knows a thing or two about building a collection and scouting for top investment pieces
By Mary Claire Boyd Last updated
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