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Banksy artworks cost UK taxpayers nearly £150,000 in cleanup and security

Three street artworks by Banksy have cost UK taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleanup and security expenses, with the bill expected to rise further, according to figures obtained by the BBC through Freedom of Information requests.

Banksy claims new London statue depicting blind patriotism

Street artist Banksy on Thursday claimed responsibility for a large sculpture that appeared before dawn on a traffic island in Waterloo Place, central London, depicting a suited man striding off a plinth with his face completely obscured by a billowing…

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London stabbing of 2 Jewish men declared terrorist attack

Two Jewish men were stabbed on the streets of north London on Wednesday morning in what police have formally declared a terrorist incident, marking the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks to strike the capital's Jewish community.

Banksy unveils mural of stargazing children in London

The elusive street artist Banksy confirmed on Monday that he created a new mural in Bayswater, London, depicting two children in winter clothing lying down and pointing toward the sky. The black and white stenciled artwork, posted to Banksy's Instagram…

London’s National Gallery secures record £375M for modern art wing

London's National Gallery has unveiled its most ambitious expansion in two centuries, securing £375 million in record-breaking donations to build a new wing that will house modern art for the first time in the institution's history. The project, christened "Project…

Banksy’s ‘Piranhas’ moved to storage ahead of museum debut

Banksy's iconic 'Piranhas' artwork has been moved into secure storage ahead of its permanent exhibition at the new London Museum, marking a significant cultural acquisition for the capital. The piece, which transformed a City of London police sentry box into…

Somerset House to mark 25 years with free weekend event September 13

Somerset House, the central London centre for innovation and contemporary art, will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a public space with "Step Inside 25 Weekend," a free two-day event on September 13-14 featuring interactive activities, exhibitions by resident artists including…

London art scene rallies for Palestine with major solidarity events

London is becoming a focal point for artistic solidarity with Palestinians as multiple exhibitions open across the city, including a show at Studio 1.1 featuring works from over 200 artists across 35 countries and the upcoming "Voices of Solidarity" fundraiser…