The Rise of Purpose-Driven Art in the UK
The Rise of Purpose-Driven Art in the UK And Why Artists Need More Control Than Ever Recent exhibitions - including “Extraction” at Jupiter Artland - are…
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Hurvin Anderson at Tate Britain: Why Identity, Narrative and Control Matter More Than Ever for Artists
Hurvin Anderson at Tate Britain: Why Identity, Narrative and Control Matter More Than Ever for Artists A major retrospective of Hurvin Anderson has opened…
From Broken Forms to Digital Freedom: Angela de la Cruz’s latest exhibition
From Broken Forms to Digital Freedom: What Angela de la Cruz Reveals About the Future of Art Angela de la Cruz ’s latest exhibition Upright at Ikon…
AI, Copyright and Control: What the UK’s U-turn Means for Artists — and What Comes Next
AI, Copyright and Control: What the UK’s U-turn Means for Artists — and What Comes Next The UK art world has found itself at the centre of a critical…
Tracey Emin’s A Second Life: What Her Tate Modern Retrospective Tells Us About the Future of Artists
A major new retrospective at Tate Modern celebrates the work of Tracey Emin , one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists. Titled A Second Life…
Turner’s Lost Masterpiece Returns to Public View After 200 Years
A remarkable story from the UK art world this week centres on the rediscovery and exhibition of an early painting by the legendary British artist J.M.W.…
How to close your LettsArt Gallery
From time to time, artists may decide to close or pause their online gallery. Perhaps you’re focusing on a new project, restructuring your online…
Spring 2026: London’s Art Scene Bursts into Life
As the first signs of spring arrive, London’s art world is experiencing a moment of bold energy and layered narratives - from major museum retrospectives…
When Art Becomes a Pub: What “Utopia” in Manchester Says About the Future of the UK Art Scene
This week, the UK art world reminded us that creativity doesn’t have to hang politely on a white wall. At Trackie McLeod ’s new installation Utopia ,…
Upgraded to Creator Plus? Here's how to create your custom domain!
Congratulations on upgrading to Creator Plus! We're delighted you're taking the next step in your creative journey with us. With Creator Plus you’ll…
Edge of Becoming: Artist's Begin
Three cities, three young painters, three very different ways of asking the same question: what does it mean to make an image that holds up - emotionally,…
When Art Belongs to Everyone
Last week, the BBC revealed the Denton Universal Award - the largest single source of public art funding in the UK. Its purpose is refreshingly simple and…