Stuck for a last-minute Christmas present? Membership of one of London’s arts venues will have benefits that last all year, says Richard Godwin... more
A relic of the society calendar, the Royal Academy’s annual show of the work of Sunday painters and professional chancers has turned into a jumble sale of trash and trivia... more
Mad as a hatter, driven to suicide by the failure of his genius, the real Vincent Van Gogh remains elusive in the Royal Academy’s first London show of his work for 40 years... more
London has recently underlined its status as the global capital of contemporary art. These are the key players in the world’s most exciting market. ... more
The Royal Academy wants Damien Hirst to join the art establishment and follow other Young British Artists, including Tracey Emin, to become a member... more
Masterpieces lent by the greatest Russian galleries are ready for viewing at the Royal Academy in a blockbuster show that nearly didn't happen.... more
An exhibition of Monet's pastels and drawings opens at the Royal Academy this week, promising the public a detailed look at his skill as a draughtsman.... more
Paintings of an erect penis, oral sex and attacks on America - yes, it's another Charles Saatchi show. And USA Today could be his most shocking yet.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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