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The Tate Modern on London's South Bank. Picture: Isabel Infantes

John Constable masterpiece acquired in Tate deal

A Tate deal has saved one of “the great masterpieces of British art”, which will soon go on show in London and across the country.

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The Tate Modern on London's South Bank. Picture: Isabel Infantes

Tate Modern ‘live encounters’ artist up for Turner Prize

The artist behind a “live encounters” exhibition at the Tate Modern has been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize.

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Outgoing National Theatre chief says ‘contradiction at heart’ of government’s art funding approach

There is a “contradiction at the heart” of the government’s approach to arts funding, according to the outgoing boss of the National Theatre.

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Part of La Vie by Kenji Yoshida is one of the works on show at the Supreme Beauty exhibition at the October Gallery.

Arts review: Supreme Beauty by Kenji Yoshida at the October Gallery

The late Kenji Yoshida said two years before he died in 2009: ‘‘Life brightens most when peace occurs. Peace is supreme beauty.”

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A sculpture by David Breuer-Weil in Grosvenor Gardens. Picture: Westminster City Council

‘Alien’ invasion lands in central London

Bleary-eyed commuters were greeted by the sight of a giant bronze alien appearing to crash down to earth in Grosvenor Gardens this morning.

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An exhibition of Sebastião Salgado's work is on show at the Natural History Museum. Picture: Sebastião Salgado - NB Pictures

Arts review: Genesis by Sebastião Salgado at the Natural History Museum

The world premiere of Sebastião Salgado’s photographic exhibition Genesis has opened at the Natural History Museum in London.

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Indian artist shows work in London

There are just a few days left to see an art exhibit by contemporary Indian artist Kariyappa Hanchinamani.

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The English Effect looks at global reach of language

Zombie, booze and dollar are among the words featuring in a new exhibition revealing the global reach of English.

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Art fans queue for three days to get into postcard sale

Art loves have been queuing for three days to get their hands on postcards designed by arists including Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park.

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Who designed this postcard? You won't be able to find out until deadline day. Picture: RCA

Royal College of Arts prepares for Secret Postcard sale

The identities of the artists behind an eye-catching set of postcards will be revealed when they go on sale on Saturday.

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The art on sale at the fair will cost no more than £700. Picture: GingerWhite Space

‘Affordable’ art for sale at London fair

Arts lovers who like to indulge in some buying now and again but can never quite afford it should be in luck at an event near London Fields this weekend.

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Kansai Yamamoto striped bodysuit for the Aladdin Sane tour

David Bowie is exhibition opens at V&A this Saturday- see pics here

More than 300 objects spanning the extraordinary career of Beckenham boy and international rock superstar, David Bowie, have been brought together for an exhibition which is due to open at the V&A Museum in Kensington on Saturday.

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The sale will take place at the college's new Dyson building. Picture: Royal College of Art

Famous artists donate to Royal College of Arts postcard sale

Postcards designed by famous artists will be among dozens of anonymous works of art on show at the Royal College of Arts in Battersea.

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Sir Quentin Blake will formalyl receive his honour today. File picture: Zak Hussein/PA Wire

Sir Quentin Blake and London 2012 stars to receive honours

Sidcup-born illustrator Sir Quentin Blake, best known for his drawings which adorn Roald Dahl books, will receive a knighthood today.

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An auction assistant displays Francis Bacon's Three Studies for a Self Portrait during the Sotheby's London Evening Sale of Contemporary Art. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Sotheby’s sees “healthy” night as £74million spent on contemporary art

London auction house Sotheby’s had a “healthy” night of sales as a contemporary art auction brought in more than £74million - the auction house’s second-highest total for a February sale of contemporary art in London.

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Amy Winehouse by artist Kelvin Okafor

Amy Winehouse and Tinie Tempah ‘photo’ drawings bring Tottenham artist big success

A Tottenham-based artist is enjoying a meteoric rise to fame after leading a new wave of art where his precise drawing is mistaken for photography.

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Anna Parkina's collage is one of the works on show at the Perspectives on Collage exhibition at The Photographers' Gallery. Picture: The Photographers' Gallery

Art review: Perspectives on Collage at the Photographers’ Gallery

The new exhibition at The Photographers’ Gallery showcases different approaches to collage, from conceptual to political and cultural critique.

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Tottenham in focus

Pastor Alex Gyasi says the homeless shelter at Highway House is full to bursting point

Tottenham in focus: the ‘hidden’ homeless who seek sanctuary on a church floor

“Some of the people who come to us have not eaten for three days – just imagine what that is like”

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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