Why a Urinal Can be Art
Why mundane objects are sold for millions and why you think you like Banksy. At a lecture an art auctioneer was asked ‘what makes a piece of art good?’. His…
Riot in a Jam Jar
There’s a new Banksy in town…but this guy works in jam jars. Former KLF rocker turned artist James Cauty is up to his old, extreme tricks. ‘Riot in a Jam…
Unspoken love in art
In a time where love between two men or two people of different classes was either illegal, punishable by death or the ruin of one’s standing in society, artists have…
Fifteen minutes of fame
Following on from what we actually judge as art, I mentioned briefly the dominance of the celebrity artist as a factor in how art is perceived by the public today.…
Last chance to see: Pioneering Painters
Pioneering Painters Until 23 January The Royal Academy Pioneering Painters is the first major exhibition in London for over 40 years to celebrate the achievements of the Glasgow Boys. As…