United Kingdom

In Brief

London’s Skyline Will Bloom With Proposed “Tulip” Building

From the architects of the Gherkin comes another glass skyscraper full of eccentricities. City planners have put the building on track for approval despite objections from the mayor's office.

In Brief

After Growing Scrutiny, UK's Sackler Trust Suspends Philanthropic Donations

The suspension follows last week's announcements that the Guggenheim and Tate will no longer accept funds from the Sackler family.

In Brief

Politicians Urge Victoria & Albert Museum to Return £500,000 Grant to Sackler Heiress

"Profiting from addiction is never ethical," said one Scottish Labor politician. "Transparency around donations is really important as no city or community wants to benefit from the suffering of others."

News

Tate Will Give Five Women Major Solo Exhibitions in the Next Two Years

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Paula Rego, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Maria Bartuszová, and Haegue Yang will take center stage at the museum in 2020 and 2021.

Art

In Response to the British Museum, an Exhibition Demonstrates the High Cost of Iraqi Oil

An exhibition at P21 gallery highlights the human consequences of the exploitation of Iraq’s oil reserves, among them, environmental crises, state corruption, and youth unemployment.

Art

Photographers Examine What It Means to Be English in Europe Today

This year's Brighton Photo Biennial searches for a "new Europe," while expressing sympathy for migrants.

In Brief

Three Egyptian Curators Denied UK Visas to Attend Conference on “Beating Barriers”

If an award-winning curator with the backing of Microsoft can't gain access to the UK for an academic conference, then who can?

Interview

“Our Main Motivation Has Always Been to Troll Donald Trump,” Says Trump Baby Balloon Designer

We spoke with designer Matt Bonner who "birthed" Trump Baby about his grand political aspirations for his newborn, gassy blimp.

News

A New Initiative Places Curators Who Identify as Disabled at UK Museums

The disability-led visual arts organization DASH is funding curatorial positions at three museums across the UK.

Art

How the Cosmos Has Inspired a Photographer's Vision

Thomas Ruff's photographs question history, art making, and the medium itself.

Books

Portraits from UK's Historic and Obscure Pagan Festivals

Over a thousand years since Christianity rose to dominance in the United Kingdom, pagan traditions continue to thrive.

News

UK Copyright Law Gets Exception for Parody

A series of updates to UK copyright law are scheduled to go into effect tomorrow, finally allowing for the use of copyrighted material in the creation of parody, the BBC reported.