Annilese Miskimmon to be ENO’s next artistic director
The Ulster-born director of Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, Annilese Miskimmon, is to be English National Opera’s next artistic director.
Sales, tickets up at British Art Fair
British Art Fair last weekend broke records for both sales and attendance in its 31 year existence.
Marlow to leave RA to head Design Museum
Tim Marlow, artistic director of the Royal Academy, is to leave after six years to become director of the Design Museum.
Glasgow’s Hunterian to benefit from Bruno art gift
Art dealer and curator Philip A Bruno is to mark his 90thbirthday by giving over 70 works of contemporary and modern art to the Hunterian Gallery in Glasgow.
Now National Theatre cancels Shell sponsorship
The National Theatre has announced a “climate emergency” and is cancelling its partnership with Shell.
Gursky portrait of Apple’s Ive for NPG
The German photographic artist Andreas Gursky has been commissioned to make a portrait of Apple’s chief designer, Sir Jonathan Ive.
RSC sacks BP
The Royal Shakespeare Company is ending its sponsorship from BP early.
Richard III makes first public appearance
This portrait of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king, goes on public display at Hever Castle today – his 567thbirthday - for the first time.
Bob Marley gets blue plaque
English Heritage has awarded the Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley a blue plaque.
Strike hits Bradford’s libraries and museums
Staff at Bradford's 14 Bradford libraries and museums are to strike for 14 days in protest against budget cuts.
