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Glasgow Artists Face Challenges Following Sudden Closure of CCA

The sudden closure of Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts has disrupted numerous artists and projects, highlighting the fragile state of independent arts venues. Theatre productions, art launches, and poetry events face uncertainty as creatives seek new opportunities amid financial and logisti...

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Roger Deakins Reflects on 50 Years of Cinematography and Film’s Future

Roger Deakins, acclaimed cinematographer with 50 years of experience, reflects on his career, the art of cinematography, and concerns about the evolving film industry amid technological changes.

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Close-up Photographer of the Year Awards 2026: Stunning Macro Images Revealed

The Close-up Photographer of the Year Awards 2026 featured over 12,000 entries from 63 countries, with Ross Gudgeon winning the top prize for his underwater image of a cauliflower soft coral in Indonesia.

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Arddangosfa Gwen John yn Amgueddfa Cymru yn Dathlu Ei Broses Greadigol Unigryw

Arddangosfa Gwen John yn Amgueddfa Cymru yn cyflwyno ei gwaith a'i broses greadigol unigryw, gan gynnwys brasluniau cyntaf i'w gweld yn gyhoeddus. Artistiaid Meinir Mathias a Peter Lord yn trafod ei hanes a'i ddylanwad fel 'artist Cymreig'.

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Western Sicily Emerges as Italy’s New Hub for Contemporary Art

Western Sicily is experiencing a cultural revival as art revitalizes abandoned towns like Gibellina and Favara, transforming them into vibrant contemporary art hubs and attracting tourism while preserving their history.

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Melbourne’s Vibrant Streets Captured in STREET Zine by Hussein Abdirahman Mohamud

STREET by Hussein Abdirahman Mohamud, launched on 31 January, is a zine capturing candid and portrait photographs of Melbourne’s evolving urban life, published by the Centre for Contemporary Photography and Perimeter Editions as part of the CCP.PE.ZINE series.

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Gwen John: The Artist Who Defied Victorian Norms to Embrace Freedom

Gwen John defied Victorian norms to pursue art freely. A major retrospective in Cardiff marks 150 years since her birth, showcasing her life, relationships, and evolving artistic legacy alongside a new BBC documentary.

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Dominic Dähncke Captures Inspiring Rooftop Photo During Covid Lockdown

During the 2021 Covid lockdown, photographer Dominic Dähncke found inspiration in a broom balanced on a nail on his Tenerife rooftop, capturing a unique image that reflects the value of appreciating small, nearby moments.

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Rembrandt’s Lion Drawing Sells for $18M to Fund Big Cat Conservation

Rembrandt’s chalk drawing Young Lion Resting sold for $18 million at Sotheby’s, with proceeds benefiting Panthera’s big cat conservation efforts.

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AI Analysis Questions Authenticity of Van Eyck’s Saint Francis Paintings in US and Italy

AI analysis casts doubt on the authenticity of two Van Eyck paintings of Saint Francis in Philadelphia and Turin, suggesting they may be studio works rather than by the master himself.

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Exploring LS Lowry’s Enduring Impact on Salford and Manchester’s Revival

Explore how LS Lowry’s legacy transformed Salford and Manchester, from his early life and art to the cultural revival of Salford Quays and the immersive Lowry Centre experience.

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Max Richter: Bridging the Gap Between Classical and Popular Music

Max Richter, the German-born British composer, bridges classical and popular music with his Oscar-nominated score for Hamnet and record-breaking album Sleep.

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