Renowned Ayr artist lands new role to promote Royal art collection at historic Dumfries House

After huge success on its first outing in 2020, HOME’s biennial Manchester Open Exhibition is back and bigger than before.

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Campion will have some new hardware on her mantel come March. The Power of the Dog writer-director and Oscar-winning The Piano scribe is set to receive the Art Directors Guild’s 2022 Cinematic Imagery Award.

An historic cotton warehouse has been utterly transformed to become the new design-led Leven Hotel in Manchester boasting stunning views of the city from its 42 boutique bedrooms.

Saturday Night Live comedians Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have been revealed as the buyers of the decommissioned Staten Island ferry boatJohn F. Kennedy.Davidson, 28 and Jost, 39, purchased the vessel for just over $280,000 alongside real estate broker andcomedy club owner Paul Italia, according to the New York Post.Their business partner Italia also gave a statement and told the media outlet that the trio had 'grand plans' for the ferry boat.

Edinburgh has beaten Glasgow and Aberdeen to be named the trendiest Scottish city.

chirashizushi – which is like deconstructed sushi (the name means ‘scattered sushi’). It’s basically a bowl of fish, rice and vegetables that you arrange to look as beautiful as possible. A lot of effort for just one person? That’s the attitude you need to shift if you’re going to be a singleton and eat well.

Parents claim teachers at a “danger zone” Dumfries school have suffered electric shocks from faulty wiring.

The self-proclaimed 'world's first supermodel' Janice Dickinson made a rare public appearance at the opening of the 27th Annual LA Art Show at the LA Convention Center on Wednesday night.The Brooklyn-born, Florida-raised beauty - turning 67 next month - rocked black leather pants, matching boots, and turtleneck beneath a purple teddy coat.Cindy Crawford's 20-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber hosted the bash benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the contemporary art exhibit, which runs through Sunday.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentNew York-based Visit Films has swooped on world sales rights to “Robe of Gems” (“Manto de Gemas”) which will world premiere in main competition at next’s month’s Berlinale.Produced by some of the best known producers on the art film and crossover scene in Mexico and Argentina, “Robe of Gems” marks the directorial debut feature of  Natalia López Gallardo who has edited some of the most acclaimed and challenging films coming out of Latin America in the last decade, such as Lisandro Alonso’s “Jauja,” starring Viggo Mortensen,  and Carlos Reygadas’ “Post Tenebras Lux” and Amat Escalante’s “Heli,” the latter two both best director award winners at the Cannes Festival.

Manchester International Festival has announced its new creative director.

Kaia Gerber looked stunning while hosting the LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party, benefitingSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Wednesday night, attended by Evan Ross, Janice Dickinson and more stars.While gracing the star-studded red carpet, the20-year-old supermodel left onlookers mesmerized as she arrived to the event in acollared black sequined gown, sparkly drop earrings, a silver watch andstrappy open-toed heels.In addition to rocking a classic nude lipstick andperfectly penciled eyebrows, the American Horror Story actress added a touch of glamour to her look by curling her glossy brown locks.

Kaia Gerber is stepping out in style!

DC Films/Warner Bros. sent out a Bat signal today, releasing two new posters to tout the March release of the latest film version of the Caped Crusader.

Advocates for the creative economy — from the head of a performing arts center to a venue owner, an actor and an Actors’ Equity exec — lobbied Congress today to shore up the industry before it’s too late amid an ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter after her self-imposed exile, Lena Dunham reveals she’s entering a new creative era that will focus on art rather than public perception.

Glassette, an online marketplace co-founded with former homeware buyer Daniel Crow, which she describes as ‘a digital treasure trove full of beautifully designed, consciously crafted pieces that really bring me joy’. Browsable by room, category or mood (say, ‘Margaritas at Midnight’), there’s a curated edit of affordable accessories from boutique brands around the UK – think tableware by Rebecca Udall and Late Afternoon, cushions by Goods of May, and colourful art prints by Aah Yes Studio. Upcoming product launches include collabs with artist Lucy Mahon and glassware company The Vintage List.A new wallpaper brand is always something to take note of, and Dado has arrived offering a fresh take: papers with patterns created by artists and designers, all printed to order in the UK on high-grade paper using eco-friendly inks.Its launch collection includes collaborations with artist Matthew Burrows, printmaker Jo de Pear and designer Gabby Deeming of fashion label Daydress, who has translated the pretty block-printed fabrics used to make her dresses into stylish, characterful wallcoverings – perfect for those who prefer to decorate like they dress.Mixing stripes with florals is a fun way to layer pattern.We’ve long been fans of the trad-with-a-twist style of interior-design duo Salvesen Graham, so their first full homeware range is exciting news. Named The Collection, it includes furniture (the checked skirted armchair and lacquered cane side tables are particular winners), as well as decorative accessories such as candleholders, cane mirrors and trays – everything you might need to put a room together. Previous collabs with other brands and designers, such as gingham cushions with Edit58 and scallop-edged rugs with Jennifer

An artist’s year-long labour of love to interpret the Galloway coast and countryside was unveiled at Knockbrex Hill near Borgue yesterday afternoon.

Andre Leon Talley, a beloved figure in the fashion world has reportedly died at age 73, according to TMZ. The former creative director for Vogue, judge on America’s Next Top Model, and singular voice in fashion was a true force to be reckoned with in the industry, pushing boundaries and always bringing a certain joie de vivre to his work.

Fashion icon Andre Leon Talley has passed away at the age of 73.According to TMZ, the former Vogue creative director 'passed away Tuesday at a hospital in White Plains, NY.'As of now, Talley's cause of death is unknown.He was the long-acclaimed former creative director and American editor-at-large of Vogue through the 80s and 90s. RIP:Fashion icon Andre Leon Talley has passed away at the age of 73; seen in 2020Talley began his career in fashion at the age of 28 after snagging a job as a reporter atWomen's Wear Daily.He'd moved to New York City in the 1970s following a stint in Rhode Island where he attended the prestigious Brown University.The journalist had been awarded a scholarship to the school after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in French Literature at theNorth Carolina Central University in 1970.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum Kendall Jenner rocked high-heeled boots to check out Andy Warhol: Lifetimes exhibit at the Aspen Art Museum in Colorado on Tuesday.The 26-year-old Society Management Model bundled up in the 30F-degree winter weather in a long grey double-breasted coat featuring unique stitch marks and a red 'XXX' label.Kendall also wore a beige Angora sweater, black leggings, small cat-eye shades, and a black purse. Cultural excursion! KUWTK alum Kendall Jenner rocked high-heeled boots to check out Andy Warhol: Lifetimes exhibit at the Aspen Art Museum in Colorado on Tuesday Jenner - who boasts 269.7M social media followers - Instastoried several snaps of the late pop art icon's 200-plus pieces on display through March 27.Warhol - who died, age 58, in 1987 - was reportedly obsessed with Aspen, taking ski lessons and even purchasing property 30 miles outside of the posh mountain town.On Monday night, the 818 Tequila owner burned a piece of paper written with 'full moon manifestations' in a curious ritual.

The Long Blondes features in Kate Jackson’s new art installation.The installation, which is taking place at Leicester’s LCB Depot, is called ‘Built For Sound’ and features a new loop sound by the band.It was recored by Paul Mazzitelli at R10 Leicester and is the group’s first new work since they broke up back in 2008.Speaking about the project, Jackson, who was the group’s front woman, said: “I first had the idea for Built For Sound during the second lockdown. We spent a lot of time at home watching old reruns of Top of The Pops and I became fascinated with the architectural stage sets and neon lights built slightly differently for each episode.“I kept thinking about the stage without performers and how abstract these sets would seem, like works of art in themselves.”“At the time there were of course no live performances happening anywhere and I had a lot of friends (musicians, crew, agents and promoters) who were out of work and struggling because of the pandemic,” Jackson continued.“As we didn’t know when live performance would return, this is a space built in a gallery for filmed performance rather than live performances.