Christmas with Tracey Emin is a bohemian affair: Bianca Jagger heckles the vicar, Madonna cooks fish and Mark Hix brings the goose. This is how the childless artist survives a festival she's always hated... more
This week's decision to abolish the UK Film Council makes me long for the days when David Cameron cared so much about being seen to value culture that he clutched a shiny new copy of On Chesil Beach on the Tube... more
It was a book, then a controversial movie, and now Crash, a major new exhibition of art inspired by the dark dystopian writings of JG Ballard, will open at a London gallery ... 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
Luminaries of the art world will flock to the South Bank tonight to celebrate an institution they love - even if the paying public has always been more cautious... more
There isn’t an overriding theme but the curators at the Blood on Paper exhibition have selected works which demonstrate great craftsmanship, so very V&A.... more
The Hayward Gallery will celebrate its 40th birthday this summer by inviting the public in for the cost of a penny for each year of its existence.... more
Art collectors splashed out £21.6million at a Valentine's Day auction to benefit the fight against Aids in Africa, making it one of the biggest ever charity events
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