In a week dominated by gloomy headlines, one art story has quietly delivered something rare: pure, contagious optimism. Across Europe, the UK and beyond, Danish artist Thomas Dambo continues to captivate global audiences with his now-iconic giant troll sculptures, all built from reclaimed wood and recycled materials. The result is art that is playful, sustainable, […]
Beneath Waterloo station, Leake Street Arches is 300 metres of concrete that London handed back to its artists. The tunnel’s modern life begins over one weekend in May 2008, when Banksy staged the “Cans Festival,” inviting stencil artists from around the world to turn a disused service road into a day-glow corridor; ever since, the […]
For generations, the art world has romanticised struggle. Burnout was framed as dedication. Financial instability was treated as a rite of passage. Emotional distress was mislabelled as creative fuel. But in the UK, that narrative is finally being challenged. Over 2025 leading arts organisations have made headlines for introducing structured mental-health support for artists and performers. […]
Welcome to 2026! We hope you had a great festive break, full of rest and enjoyment. Maybe some creative time too? As we roll into January, we’re seeing a brilliant trend emerge on LettsArt : artists using their festive funds to buy other artists’ work . Not gadgets. Not guilt-induced gym memberships. Art. From peers. […]
2025 wasn’t just another year in the art world. It was a reset. While much of the industry continued to wrestle with algorithms, gatekeepers and shifting platforms, something quieter – and more powerful – was happening beneath the surface. Artists and gallerists were reclaiming ownership of their work, their audiences and their futures. And LettsArt […]
The Turner Prize has long been a bellwether for contemporary art in the UK. Awarded annually, it often reflects where artistic practice, and cultural values, are heading next. This year the jury awarded the prize to Nnena Kalu , who has made history by becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win. This […]
Thinking about starting an art collection or looking for a one-of-a-kind holiday gift? Visit LettsArt.com to discover curated works and unique pieces perfect for the season. If you’ve ever peeked into the art world and felt like it was a bit too exclusive, 2025 might just surprise you. This year, the art market has quietly […]
A new immersive exhibition in Coventry is shining a powerful and uplifting spotlight on South Asian heritage in the UK and it signals a growing shift in how stories, culture and identity are represented in contemporary art. This matters not only for audiences, but also for emerging artists looking for new ways to build visibility, […]
Who needs socks when you can have art? Let your gifts be as extraordinary as a unicorn at a reindeer convention. As the Christmas rush gathers pace and the usual cycle of predictable retail offerings begins its annual spin, a growing number of gift-givers are stepping off the conveyor belt. Instead, they are turning toward […]
A new wave of research shows that UK artists are facing severe financial pressure, with around one in three unsure they will still be practising within five years. Rising living costs, limited public funding, and inconsistent sales are creating a crisis for creative professionals. This article explores the key challenges and explains how LettsArt, the […]
