Photography & Film

Black and white photo of a man inspecting a collection of cactii

£40,000 Artes Mundi prize takes on the Turner as exhibition of finalists sparks public debate at National Museum Cardiff

Culture24 visits National Museum Cardiff for Artes Mundi 4, the exhibition of global contemporary artists vying for the £40,000 prize this year.

Soviet cinema revolutionary inspires hypnotic Mat Collishaw show at BFI Southbank

Mat Collishaw's shock tactics are all too real in his cinematic new show at the BFI Southbank, says Kirstie Brewer.

Female force behind Olympic London celebrated at Museum of London Docklands

The women behind the 2012 Olympics star in a new show at the Museum of London Docklands.

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A talk on the wild side with Marcus Coates

During our interview with artist Marcus Coates, we discuss shamanism, charlatanism, art, humour and nature. But as Mark Sheerin discovers, no badgers were available for comment.

International Women's Day leaves trail of exhibitions and events across UK

Find some of the best events and exhibitions celebrating women in art and culture with our round-up of highlights around the country.

Whitechapel Gallery's Max Mara Art Prize for Women announces trio of finalists

Artists Becky Beasley, Andrea Büttner and Elizabeth Price will compete for the 2010 Max Mara Art Prize for Women.

Last chance to see: Martin Parr's Working Men's Clubs

UK photographer Martin Parr has been visiting working Men's clubs around Wales for the last six months to try and capture the essence of a working class Saturday night.

£29 million Raphael drawing heads trio of treasures banned from export by Culture Minister

Culture Minister Margaret Hodge has called for "every possible effort" to be made to keep a precious drawing by Renaissance artist Raphael in the UK.

Nude artist Spencer Tunick announces Lowry-inspired project in Manchester and Salford

Spencer Tunick, the American artist known for inviting nude volunteers to pose outside dozens of landmarks, is looking for 1,000 exhibitionists to take part in his latest project as part of the 10th...

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Imogen Stidworthy gets linguistic at Arnolfini

As part of its Lingua Franca series, the Arnolfini offers a first UK survey of the work of Imogen Stidworthy. Four multimedia installations explore accent, speech therapy and slang.

Belfast City Council announces £1 million funding boost for arts groups

Belfast City Council will distribute £1 million in funding to almost 100 arts groups in the Northern Irish capital.

Art Sheffield 2010 - Life: A User's Manual

Sheffield Contemporary Art Forum have taken the personal effect of life in 2010 as the starting point for their Bienniale, which launched last week. Culture24 takes a tour around the steel city.

Simon Pope's Memory Marathon swaps batons with microphones for Olympic flashbacks

Last November, artist Simon Pope spent a day walking 26 miles across the East End of London, discussing Olympic memories with local residents every 400 metres. A film of the day, Memory Marathon, has ...

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Art must-sees this month: March

Another monthly glimpse of what gallery-goers can expect at six exciting venues nationwide. From Glasgow to Bristol, we pick some favourites.

100 years of gifts from the Contemporary Art Society at York Art Gallery

100 Years of Gifts brings together gifts from the Contemporary Art Society to galleries around Yorkshire including a vast array of photography, painting and sculpture.

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