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Baku Art Weekend: Two days of remodelling and rethinking art

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Ok computer: Would you call a sculpture created by an AI robot art?

In Italy's Carrara marble quarries, a centuries-old craft is being transformed by artificial intelligence. Robots can now carve complex sculptures from blocks of stone, raising a fundamental question: if a machine does the carving, where does the art begin and the craft end?

24 September 2026

Art

Rock lobster: Philip Colbert's pop art alter-ego takes over Pompeii

Thirty giant lobster sculptures have arrived in Pompeii as British pop artist Philip Colbert unveils his largest-ever installation. Blending mythology and contemporary culture, the exhibition transforms one of the world's most iconic ancient sites into a dialogue between past and present.

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Super size sculptures bring art closer to Chicago crowds

Carole Feuerman's hyperrealistic sculptures transform Chicago's Magnificent Mile into an open-air gallery, inviting visitors to interact with public art.

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Giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York Times Square

A giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York's Times Square as artists unveil a 65-foot installation marking America's 250th anniversary.

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Who made the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy?

Here's how Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga created the FIFA World Cup trophy's iconic design - and why champions never get to keep it.

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New exhibition invites visitors to interract with artworks

The groundbreaking choreographer William Forsythe invites the public to visit his new exhibition, taking place in the Netherlands. There's a twist, as traditional museum rules don't apply.

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Rocker Jack White makes UK public debut with personal artworks

Rock musician Jack White is exhibiting his art works made over 30 years in his first major show. The show titled 'These Thoughts May Disappear' includes sculptures, installations and furniture design products inspired by Detroit Cass Corridor artists and his own background in upholstery.

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When Michelangelo met Rodin: Paris Louvre show matches two masters

A new exhibition at the Louvre in Paris pits Michelangelo and Rodin together to explore "Living Bodies" and the artistic links between the great masters who lived three and half centuries apart.

Design

Monaco Art Week celebrates Ron Arad's iconic designs and creations

The influential designer and artist is currently presenting a major exhibition of his works from 1992-2026 at the Opera Gallery in Monaco.

Art

Giant Henry Moore sculptures take over London's Kew Gardens

Thirty monumental works by Henry Moore have been placed across London's Kew Gardens, creating a dialogue between art and nature.

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Crowds gather in central London after Banksy confirms new statue

Crowds gathered in central London after Banksy confirmed he was behind a newly installed statue in Waterloo Place.

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Drake’s ice sculpture stunt explained - and why it got shut down

A giant sculpture in downtown Toronto, created as part of Drake’s promotional rollout for his upcoming album ICEMAN, quickly spiralled into chaos after fans discovered the album’s release date was hidden inside it.

Art

'Living Bodies': Major Louvre exhibition unites Michelangelo and Rodin

A major new exhibition at the Louvre Museum brings together two of sculpture’s greatest names - Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin - in a rare cross-century dialogue.

Art

Controversial Easter confessions: Maurizio Cattelan's sinners hotline

For his latest work, Maurizio Cattelan wants you to confess... Absolution is at stake. To mark the start of Easter, as well as the 21st anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death, the Italian artist has also made a limited edition of his most provocative and widely debated work... 666 of them.

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Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques

Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades.

16 January 2026

Art

'Bold and compelling': Nnena Kalu wins prestigious Turner Prize

British-Nigerian artist Nnena Kalu has won the Turner Prize, one of the world's top art awards, for her "compelling" sculptures and drawings made from recycled materials.

9 December 2025