French painter and founder of Impressionism
The Hague hosts BlowUp Jubilee, a monthlong open‑air art festival featuring 24 inflatable works, including a 7‑meter pan near the Mauritshuis. The event returns with previous installations and new pieces as part of a broader celebration around the Binnenhof renovations.
David Hockney has died at 88, ending a seven-decade career that reshaped portraiture, landscape and pop art. Born in Bradford, he moved to London and then Los Angeles, where his pool paintings defined a generation. He continued creating across formats, including iPad drawings, until late in life.
The monarchy remains under public and parliamentary scrutiny as new royal accounts disclose how much tax the King has paid and how royal funds are allocated. The Sovereign Grant, Duchy of Lancaster income, and private assets are outlined, with transparency urged amid ongoing questions about deductibles and private wealth.