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14 April 2026
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 placing urgent global themes like climate change, resource exploitation and identity at the centre of artistic expression. This isn’t just a curatorial trend. It’s a signal that art is […]

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7 April 2026
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 at Tate Britain , bringing together decades of work that explore identity, memory and cultural duality. Spanning around 80 works, the exhibition captures something deeply relevant to today’s art world: the […]

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31 March 2026
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 Gallery is not just a show - it’s a statement about what art is becoming. Through broken chairs, collapsed canvases, and reconstructed forms, de la Cruz explores resilience. […]

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24 March 2026
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 debate. In the past week, the UK government reversed its proposed approach to AI and copyright, a move that would have allowed AI companies to train on […]

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17 March 2026
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 , the exhibition brings together decades of work - from the controversial My Bed installation to deeply personal drawings, sculptures and paintings created following Emin’s recovery from cancer. But beyond […]

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10 March 2026
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. Turner. The work, Abergavenny Bridge, Monmouthshire: Clearing up after a Showery Day (1798), is being publicly displayed again for the first time since it was shown at the Royal Academy […]

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6 March 2026
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 presence, or simply taking a break from exhibiting your work online. Whatever the reason, it’s worth remembering something important about LettsArt. Unlike many art platforms, LettsArt is not a marketplace. It […]

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3 March 2026
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 to evocative new exhibitions across the city. For artists, galleries, and collectors alike, this season signals an opportunity to rethink how art engages audiences, challenges perceptions and finds new digital […]

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24 February 2026
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 , inside Aviva Studios , the gallery has been transformed into a fully functioning pub. There are pints being poured. Darts being thrown. DJs playing. Drag performances unfolding. Conversations […]

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22 February 2026
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 unlock more freedom, more tools and more control over your gallery. Here’s what you can now enjoy: Reduced art sales commission from 14% to 10% AI generations for art, artwork descriptions, posts […]

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