London artist wins international prize for ‘Metropolis London’ painting

London artist Caio Locke has scooped an international prize for his piece entitled Metropolis London which was painted in a 'para-realism’ style. Some 5,366 entries were submitted as part of a competition to win a share of £10,000 in prizes as well as the opportunity to exhibit work at the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead in May. First place in the Landscape/Cityscape/Seascape category was awarded to Caio Locke, from London, for his piece entitled “Metropolis London”, which is painted in a...

Wire sculptures higlight plight of young homeless people

Sean Hayman, 24, puts the finishing touches to wire sculptures by the Lisbon-based artist David Oliveira, which go on display in Glasgow Central Station, Scotland, as part the #NOWYOUSEEME which aims to highlight the plight of young homeless people which are unable to find homes. April 9, 2019.

Grayson Perry explores Brexit and national identity in new art work

Grayson Perry has released a new iconic piece of art exploring Brexit and national identity. The Restituted British Head is an iron and ceramic sculpture which grapples with the idea of restoring Britain to its former greatness – examining notions of national identity, colonialism, industrialisation and what it means to be British as we approach Brexit. Perry has donated the piece to leading HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust. The sculpture will go under the hammer at Christie’s...

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