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Six 19th-century coins found hidden under HMS Victory's masts, revealing a centuries-old maritime traditionWorkers found six 19th-century coins and tokens under the foremast of HMS Victory. This discovery revives the ancient naval tradition of ma...- Who is Richard Lewer? Melbourne-based artist wins Archibald Prize 2026 with powerful portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder Iluwanti KenMelbourne artist Richard Lewer has won the prestigious Archibald Prize. His winning artwork is a portrait of Iluwanti Ken, a respected Pitj...
- Richard Carrington’s first portrait discovered: A historic find for solar astronomyA long-lost portrait of Richard Carrington, the 19th-century British astronomer behind the largest recorded solar storm, has been discovere...
- A 200-year quest for a lost portraitOne of Scotland’s greatest artists had sketched the country’s most revered poet, only for the artwork to go missing for centuries
- In putting up his iconic raised-fist painting from the attempted assassination scene in Butler, Donald Trump moved photos of other presidents; here’s whose picture ended up on the staircaseTrump raised-fist painting has taken the spotlight in the White House’s Grand Foyer, replacing Barack Obama’s portrait. This striking image...
- A taste of Beatlemania: Paul McCartney's rare pictures of iconic band take centre stage at London's National Portrait GalleryThe National Portrait Gallery in Britain is showcasing an exhibition of The Beatles' photos that were taken by Paul McCartney during their ...
- UK’s National Portrait Gallery reopens after £41m renovation; Kate Middleton, Paul McCartney and Tracey Emin mark the occasionUK’s National Portrait Gallery was shut down in 2020 and is now finally reopening for the public later this week.
- British gallery raises 25 mn pounds to keep Joshua Reynold's 1776 paintingThe painting will also exhibited "periodically" in the United States from 2026.
- Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait found behind 'Head of a Peasant Woman' paintingThe portrait was found on the back of the 1885 canvas, covered by layers of glue & cardboard.
- Prince William and Kate Middleton release their first joint portrait. See picThe painting is made by artist Jamie Coreth.
- Welcome to the 40s! Kate Middleton’s b’day portraits released, Duchess of Cambridge stuns in Alexander McQueen dresses, Diana’s pearlsThe photos have a painting-like feel, and a dreamy quality to them.
- Author Patrick Radden Keefe's book about billionaire Sackler clan wins $67K UK prize'Empire of Pain' traces the rise of the family's fortunes and its downfall in a web of lawsuits.
- Portrait of Hockney by his friend and contemporary Freud sells for £14.9 mnThe stark painting of Hockney was the product of more than 100 hours of sittings between the pair in 2002.
- Keeping a record: Kate Middleton launches photo project 'Hold Still' to capture lockdown in BritainThe project is being run by London's National Portrait Gallery.
- A feather in Indra Nooyi's hat: Former PepsiCo boss inducted in Smithsonian's Portrait GalleryNooyi got a place along with Jeff Bezos in recognition of their accomplishments.
- Princess diaries: Kate Middleton on Vogue’s 100th Anniversary CoverFollowing the path of Lady Di, Kate Middleton will appear on cover of centenary edition of the British version of fashion magazine Vogue.
- Over 30,000 low-paid workers in London set for pay riseMore than 30,000 low-paid workers in the British capital are set for a pay rise of up to 400 pounds a year after an increase in the living ...
- Sotheby’s London to offer images in British cultural historySotheby’s London will offer recognizable images in British cultural history – James Andrews’ portrait of Jane Austen - probably best-loved ...
- Cecilia Gallerani's portrait to appear in Leonardo's exhibition in London500 years after the Duke of Milan's mistress was immortalised by Leonardo da Vinci as the Lady with Ermine, she is causing major embarrassm...
- Jahangir portrait sells for a record Rs 10 croreA life-size portrait of Emperor Jahangir, dating back to the 17th century, has become the most expensive Mughal painting sold at auction.
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