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London Craft Week 2026: Why Sotheby’s new Crafted showcase is unmissable
A dynamic programme of talks, events and exhibitions celebrating British artisans and exploring the value of material-led artistic exploration unfolds at the auction house’s New Bond Street flagship
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During London Craft Week 2026, meet the makers keeping Britain’s artisanal traditions alive
Sotheby’s Festival of Craft, staged as part of its Crafted showcase, includes panel discussions, live demonstrations and insights into the UK’s making heritage by some of its leading proponents
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14 fascinating artist’ houses to visit in Britain and Europe
The stories they tell, the insight they give, and the decorating ideas we can take from them
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Gus Casely-Hayford on the promise of V&A East: ‘This is a place where you can find yourself — and the world’
As the eagerly anticipated museum opens to the public, its director frames the institution as an active civic space where migration, making and memory converge to inspire a new generation
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The private collection of an iconic Palladian house in Ireland comes to auction at Christie’s
Collector and interior designer Serena Williams-Ellis is keen to give a new life to some of her cherished pieces that she acquired in keeping with her 18th-century home, Ardbraccan House, in County Meath
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The art of the heist: six daring thefts that shocked the world, from the Mona Lisa to Italy’s latest scandal
Stolen from a quaint countryside museum in Parma, works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse – worth roughly $10 million – join a growing list of valuable art pieces that've gone missing
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The exhibitions you need to see in London in April 2026
From Hurvin Anderson to Cecily Brown, Estonian Modernism to radical Minimalism, here is our round-up if all the must-see shows in London this month
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Inside the former Victorian schoolhouse where Sarah Myerscough's gallery is putting craft in the spotlight
Now at the helm of her own gallery and the creative director of The New Craftmaker, Sarah Myerscough has played a pivotal role in elevating craft to fine-art status. We take a look inside the Mayfair space where she platforms handmade, British design and art.
Design Ideas
Our indispensable guide to hanging art at home
Hanging pictures, much like painting them, is a balancing act of spacing, colour and proportion. Follow these guiding principles for the most pleasing display
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The story behind some of the most iconic pieces ever sold at Sotheby’s
In an extract from the new book Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, we take a closer look at some of the fascinating pieces that have gone under the hammer at the legendary auction house
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Where to hang artworks that isn't on a wall
Open shelves, windowsills and even inside kitchen cupboards – there are plenty of compelling alternative spots to display your art collection
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The coolest places to see art in the countryside
From regional galleries to art-studded walks, sculpture gardens to exquisite chapels and churches
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The best places to buy affordable vintage art online
Artwork can transform a room, especially when it’s a vintage drawing or painting that adds character and depth. The good news is you don’t need to spend a small fortune to build a collection of original art – these are our favourite places to shop
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Inside the National Trust and London Art Fair's partnership, as the incredible art collections of 2 modernist homes go on display for the first time
We spoke to John Chu, senior curator at the National Trust about its biggest exhibition of modernist artworks at The London Art Fair which returns this month
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Framing made simple: an easy guide to making your art sing
A complete guide to framing, from style and technical terms to a list of the best framers in the business
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Why interior designers love framed textiles and where to buy the best ones
Perfect for adding texture and warmth to a room, as well as being an economical way to fill the large space behind a sofa or bed, framed textiles are a designer favourite
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In the studio with Korean-Canadian artist Zadie Xa
Working across two rooms in a former printworks in east London, the Canadian-Korean artist creates immersive installations that can incorporate painting, sculpture, textiles, light, sound and performance
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Slim Aarons photographs that capture the world's most exclusive ski resorts: from St. Moritz to Gstaad
The most exclusive and luxurious ski vacations ever, captured by the great photographer Slim Aarons. Here, in 23 iconic shots.
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Inside the Brighton studio of painter David Shrigley, as an exhibition of his work opens in London
Welcome to the cheeky, satirical world of David Shrigley and the former office building where he teases his work to life
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Can commissioning a room portrait endear us to our houses?
The appeal, history, and process of having a room eternalised in paint