Western liberal democracies have long called the shots when deciding what is “good” art. But that could be about to change

Some European gallerists say they may not participate in future London fairs because of how "extremely complicated" it has become

William Beckford and John Cass figures will be "retained and explained", as recommended by the UK government

Government support for the UK's international organisation for cultural relations will be significantly reduced or cease altogether in 20 countries

Covid impact on commercial income has led to cost cutting, organisation says

A select group of 16 specialist colleges, including the Royal College of Art and the Courtauld Institute of Art, have been given a lifeline

Proposed legislation aimed at cracking down on unruly protests may criminalise protest art

But contentious statues of politicians involved in slave trade still remain in city's Guildhall building

Work left inside the British embassy will be protected, vow Taliban insurgents

Decision is a "canary in the coal mine" for other arts and humanities subjects, warns museums body

The fishing industry is worth far less than the £100bn creative industries but is given greater political importance—it's time to ask ourselves why

Baff Akoto’s Up:Rise piece can be accessed via QR codes on posters in London, Liverpool and Bristol

Education secretary Gavin Williamson says money will be directed towards Stem subjects

Ex-politician, who presided over austerity cuts to culture, takes up the position on 4 October

The future integrity of the arts sector will depend on whether institutions are able to stand up to the next culture secretary

Oriel College said it had no plans to “begin the legal process for relocation” of the monument

Several board members who do not support the "retain and explain" policy championed by the ruling party have recently left or lost their roles within the arts

Cultural institutions—like religious buildings—can be spaces of good and harm, we cannot simply denounce their histories as one or the other, says museum director Nicholas Thomas

Independent commission recommends contextualising the sculpture instead

"Independence cuts both ways," UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden warns museums and heritage bodies

"Art is essential to the growth of this country," say 300 art world figures and academics in open letter

Artists express concerns and the Public Campaign for the Arts launches a petition as the consultation on the planned budget cuts to higher education ends today

Museums Association says government refusal to renew academic Aminul Hoque’s term is “worrying”, and the chair of trustees has resigned over the decision

Institution initially called the Museum of Sovereignty will present a balanced picture of the divisive EU debate, say founders

Eight mega warehouses announced in the budget will 'unlock billions' in investment, says the government, but they have a tarnished reputation, market analysts warn

Chancellor Rishi Sunak digs deep, adding £300m to the £1.57bn Cultural Recovery Fund, £90m more for museums, and £18m for cultural community projects

Commercial galleries, non-essential retail, and even gyms have been given the green light to open before museums under the UK government's "roadmap" to lift coronavirus restrictions

“Retain and explain” or restrain and refrain? Culture chiefs raise the alarm on government’s policy to keep problematic statues ahead of crucial meeting

The decision to take down historic William Beckford and John Cass sculptures could go against new UK government policy

Arts Council England launches second round of loans worth £100m with £300m grant applications to follow