Tate Britain dominates London’s art scene with British art between 1500 and now; in 2026, it’s front and centre as a hub for major retrospectives and cross-genre showcases.
A trio of exhibitions is redefining perceptions of beloved artists. The Guardian highlights LS Lowry’s Theatre of Life, challenging the “naive and uncultured” myth; David Hockney’s immersive Bigger & Closer returns posthumously, and a new Warhol-led showcase looks at America’s 250th year. The Independent and Guardian pieces frame both legacy and innovation in contemporary art.
A string of long-running Edinburgh retailers are closing or restructuring, reflecting a wider shift from brick-and-mortar to online shopping. Corson Hardware and John Donald & Co. are winding down, while 60 Elm Row’s Private Shop has shuttered. The era of bricks-and-mortar institutions faces a challenge, even as Jenners plans a revival on Princes Street.
Billie Eilish and James Cameron have co-directed a new 3D concert film, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), which captures the star’s Manchester show and backstage moments. The project marks Cameron’s first major foray into a concert-film collaboration with a pop artist, expanding the format while staying faithful to Eilish’s stage persona.
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.