Gavin Turk takes his eggs giant and bronze at Somerset House ovular unveiling
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Gavin Turk takes his eggs giant and bronze at Somerset House ovular unveiling
Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
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Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
From Hito Steyerl’s powerful critiques at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery to Rembrandt and friends at Gagosian Gallery
William Eggleston's signature and style draws London crowds to David Zwirner
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William Eggleston's signature and style draws London crowds to David Zwirner
Boisterous behaviour and a spot of telepathy at Arts Club Quiz fundraiser
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Boisterous behaviour and a spot of telepathy at Arts Club Quiz fundraiser
Oscar Murillo remembers late friend Okwui Enwezor in Kettle's Yard exhibition
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Oscar Murillo remembers late friend Okwui Enwezor in Kettle's Yard exhibition
Lismore Castle serves up a rich palimpsest of themes for new show
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Lismore Castle serves up a rich palimpsest of themes for new show
Irish home of the Dukes of Devonshire is grand backdrop to works by Martine Syms, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye and Nicole Eisenman, among others
Antony Gormley's maiden VR voyage blasts off to the moon
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Antony Gormley's maiden VR voyage blasts off to the moon
Green horsewoman of the environmental apocalypse declare climate emergency at Tate
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Green horsewoman of the environmental apocalypse declare climate emergency at Tate
Florence Peake returns to earthy elements for empathetic exhibition at Bosse & Baum
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Florence Peake returns to earthy elements for empathetic exhibition at Bosse & Baum
Mark Wallinger's new sculpture turns the world upside down
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Mark Wallinger's new sculpture turns the world upside down
Medieval mummery meets contemporary camp in Paul Kindersley's colourful performance at Selfridges
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Medieval mummery meets contemporary camp in Paul Kindersley's colourful performance at Selfridges
Powerful, political and pungent: Mike Nelson's Tate Britain commission
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Powerful, political and pungent: Mike Nelson's Tate Britain commission
Praise and plaudits for Studio Voltaire as it gears up for major expansion
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Praise and plaudits for Studio Voltaire as it gears up for major expansion
Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
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Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
From the collaborative creations of the Chicago Imagists at Goldsmiths CCA to the reopening of John Soane's Pitzhanger Manor
Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss among star-studded guest-list at London National Portrait Gallery gala
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Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss among star-studded guest-list at London National Portrait Gallery gala
The 450-strong guest list spanned fashion royalty in the form of Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, to actual royalty from Princess Beatrice to the Duchess of Cambridge, who is an NPG patron
Anthea Hamilton spreads her digitally printed wings at new Thomas Dane exhibition
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Anthea Hamilton spreads her digitally printed wings at new Thomas Dane exhibition
Hew Locke discusses monarchy and model boats in new survey show at Ikon Gallery
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Hew Locke discusses monarchy and model boats in new survey show at Ikon Gallery
As a major exhibition opens in Birmingham, the British artist discusses how growing up in Guyana has ensured that maritime themes are in his DNA
Martin Parr photographs patriots, partygoers and Perrys alike in new survey show at London's National Portrait Gallery
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Martin Parr photographs patriots, partygoers and Perrys alike in new survey show at London's National Portrait Gallery
Andy Holden: friends, family and the Cartoon Laws of Motion at London's Cinema Museum
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Andy Holden: friends, family and the Cartoon Laws of Motion at London's Cinema Museum
A gloomy Brittania and a tribute to gay Russian clubbing—political commentary abounds at Drawing Room biennial
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A gloomy Brittania and a tribute to gay Russian clubbing—political commentary abounds at Drawing Room biennial
Sarah Lucas puts egg, cement and breezeblocks on the face of Tate Modern's Franz West show
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Sarah Lucas puts egg, cement and breezeblocks on the face of Tate Modern's Franz West show
Patti sings 'Because the night belongs to Annie'
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Patti sings 'Because the night belongs to Annie'
Get lost in the myths and mazes of Large Glass's labyrinthine show
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Get lost in the myths and mazes of Large Glass's labyrinthine show
Tracey Emin makes her mark with marvellously monumental bronzes at White Cube
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Tracey Emin makes her mark with marvellously monumental bronzes at White Cube
Linder's photomontages conjure up an analogue era at Stuart Shave
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Linder's photomontages conjure up an analogue era at Stuart Shave
Linder: scalpel-sharp dissections of society
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Linder: scalpel-sharp dissections of society
Speaking to the artist about her work with punk bands in the 1970s to a series of recent public performances
Rachel Whiteread: Art Icon
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Rachel Whiteread: Art Icon
Artist honoured as the Whitechapel Gallery's Art Icon as she returns to the East End
Gong meditations and an intimate basement gig: the London art world sounds off in January
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Gong meditations and an intimate basement gig: the London art world sounds off in January
Performances by Laraaji and Martin Creed help boost the winter spirits
Jeremy Deller and Aries make English pre-history sexy as Theresa May suffers Brexit wipeout
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Jeremy Deller and Aries make English pre-history sexy as Theresa May suffers Brexit wipeout
Boychild kicks off Condo London 2019 at Carlos Ishikawa
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Boychild kicks off Condo London 2019 at Carlos Ishikawa
Rose McGowan's foray into art film sees her collaborate on Indecision IV
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Rose McGowan's foray into art film sees her collaborate on Indecision IV
It's a Christmas wrap at a seasonal art boot-fair
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It's a Christmas wrap at a seasonal art boot-fair
Sir Charles steps down as chief-executive of the RA and settles a few old scores along the way
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Sir Charles steps down as chief-executive of the RA and settles a few old scores along the way
Elizabeth Price: Mining a rich seam of creativity
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Elizabeth Price: Mining a rich seam of creativity
The changing world of work is central to Turner Prize-winning artist’s new show at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
The mood is serious and celebratory at the Turner Awards- with a sartorial twist
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The mood is serious and celebratory at the Turner Awards- with a sartorial twist
Brexit Bingo chez Landy and Wearing for CAS Artist’s Table
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Brexit Bingo chez Landy and Wearing for CAS Artist’s Table
Tequila Libations for Gordon Matta-Clark's Garbage Wall at David Zwirner
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Tequila Libations for Gordon Matta-Clark's Garbage Wall at David Zwirner
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Eddie Peake responds to Will Self and points to a new direction
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Eddie Peake responds to Will Self and points to a new direction
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Lights, tree, action as Michael Craig-Martin's Connaught Christmas tree unveiling coincides with Thanksgiving
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Lights, tree, action as Michael Craig-Martin's Connaught Christmas tree unveiling coincides with Thanksgiving
The conceptual artist dazzled with a glittering rainbow-coloured display
Hamlyn Awards: giving time and space as well as funds to artists
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Hamlyn Awards: giving time and space as well as funds to artists
With budgets shrinking, the importance of awards like these are becoming increasingly important
Cerith Wyn Evans bares (nearly) all and is worthy winner of Hepworth sculpture prize
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Cerith Wyn Evans bares (nearly) all and is worthy winner of Hepworth sculpture prize
Partial nudity and a full-frontal rally against Brexit from the Welsh sculptor
Victoria Sin plumbs watery depths for Gasworks fundraiser in London
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Victoria Sin plumbs watery depths for Gasworks fundraiser in London
Twenty years of 'ducking and diving': London's Peer celebrates director Ingrid Swenson
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Twenty years of 'ducking and diving': London's Peer celebrates director Ingrid Swenson
It’s only rock ’n’ roll but we like it at the Lisson
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It’s only rock ’n’ roll but we like it at the Lisson
Five go wild in Hastings: Hambling, Lucas and co are celebrated at the UK's Jerwood Gallery
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Five go wild in Hastings: Hambling, Lucas and co are celebrated at the UK's Jerwood Gallery
The mysterious Hermione: Andy Holden and Jarvis Cocker celebrate unknown British artist with homemade wine and mix-tapes
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The mysterious Hermione: Andy Holden and Jarvis Cocker celebrate unknown British artist with homemade wine and mix-tapes
See it, shop it: Atelier E.B at London's Serpentine Galleries
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See it, shop it: Atelier E.B at London's Serpentine Galleries
Hundreds of art world luminaries choose favourite texts for London exhibition-cum-publication
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Hundreds of art world luminaries choose favourite texts for London exhibition-cum-publication
Social Work: eight dissenting female artists feature in Frieze London’s new section
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Social Work: eight dissenting female artists feature in Frieze London’s new section
Work that challenged male-dominated art world of the 1980s and 1990s on show as UK marks centenary of women's suffrage
Tate acquires four works at Frieze London’s VIP opening
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Tate acquires four works at Frieze London’s VIP opening
Contemporary Art Society buys Kehinde Wiley film for The Box in Plymouth, while first Camden Arts Centre Emerging Artist prizewinner is also announced
Space (and time) shifting at London's Hayward and Matt's Gallery
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Space (and time) shifting at London's Hayward and Matt's Gallery
Troubled waters: Elmgreen & Dragset dive into politics for new London show
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Troubled waters: Elmgreen & Dragset dive into politics for new London show
The Scandinavian duo build a swimming pool in the Whitechapel Gallery and address their anger at populist leaders
Es Devlin, Carlo Rovelli and the Multi-Story Orchestra light up Peckham
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Es Devlin, Carlo Rovelli and the Multi-Story Orchestra light up Peckham
Polly Apfelbaum and Graham Parker are pretty in pink at Birmingham's Ikon Gallery
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Polly Apfelbaum and Graham Parker are pretty in pink at Birmingham's Ikon Gallery
Bike baskets welcome: the Art Car Boot Fair grows and moves to London's Kings Cross
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Bike baskets welcome: the Art Car Boot Fair grows and moves to London's Kings Cross
Luxury London store Fortnum & Mason hosts mini retrospective of landscape paintings by John Virtue
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Luxury London store Fortnum & Mason hosts mini retrospective of landscape paintings by John Virtue
Child prodigies: works by schoolchildren up for grabs in silent charity auction at Alison Jacques
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Child prodigies: works by schoolchildren up for grabs in silent charity auction at Alison Jacques
Mika Rottenberg shares centre stage with protestors as new Goldsmiths space opens in London
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Mika Rottenberg shares centre stage with protestors as new Goldsmiths space opens in London
Bob and Roberta Smith’s family values and pencil power at the Royal Academy of Arts
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Bob and Roberta Smith’s family values and pencil power at the Royal Academy of Arts
Making up with Paul Kindersley (and his mum): drag show opens at London's Hayward Gallery
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Making up with Paul Kindersley (and his mum): drag show opens at London's Hayward Gallery
After Trump’s visit, Yves Klein’s subversive works take over Blenheim Palace
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After Trump’s visit, Yves Klein’s subversive works take over Blenheim Palace
Taus Makhacheva’s art spa offers a moment of respite from turbulent Liverpool Biennial
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Taus Makhacheva’s art spa offers a moment of respite from turbulent Liverpool Biennial
Taus Makhacheva: art as a balancing act
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Taus Makhacheva: art as a balancing act
She discusses her tightrope of Dagestani art and how she is combining beauty treatment and sculpture at the Liverpool Biennial
William Kentridge outplays the England match with Tate premiere of performance The Head and the Load
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William Kentridge outplays the England match with Tate premiere of performance The Head and the Load
Party performances and a concrete cake: Hayward Gallery celebrates its 50th
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Party performances and a concrete cake: Hayward Gallery celebrates its 50th
Football fans and Pride paraders mingle with art crowds for South London's Art Night
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Football fans and Pride paraders mingle with art crowds for South London's Art Night
Making a hash of it: paintings created using marijuana go on show in London
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Making a hash of it: paintings created using marijuana go on show in London
'Cut into your finger and sprinkle urine on bad dreams': Marina Abramovic shares her spiritual recipes
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'Cut into your finger and sprinkle urine on bad dreams': Marina Abramovic shares her spiritual recipes
National Portrait Gallery director unveils his Michael Jackson show—and unleashes his inner moonwalker
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National Portrait Gallery director unveils his Michael Jackson show—and unleashes his inner moonwalker
Groundwork Festival celebrates the summer solstice with a dance on a Cornish beach
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Groundwork Festival celebrates the summer solstice with a dance on a Cornish beach
Le freak c’est chic at the Serpentine Summer Party
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There is more to exhibitions than number-crunching
Our public institutions must hold their nerve and dare to offer audiences varied experiences, even at the expense of popular appeal
Louisa Buck