arts
January 23, 2026
Seductive stitches, Warhol in Nottingham and an Italian giant’s igloo sculpture
Jessica Rankin sews up painting, arte povera’s Mario Merz comes in from the cold and Andy Warhol brings pop to the Midlands – all in your weekly dispatch
TL;DR
- Jessica Rankin's abstract works blending embroidery and painting are on display.
- Andy Warhol's pop art is featured in a Nottingham exhibition.
- Mario Merz's arte povera sculptures, including an igloo, are being shown.
- A 67,800-year-old hand shape in Indonesia may be the oldest rock art.
- Ai Weiwei's new book 'On Censorship' is noted for its insights on AI.
- Colombian artist Beatriz González, known for political work, has died at 93.
- Lorenzo Veneziano's 'The Madonna of Humility With Saints Mark and John' is highlighted for its emotional expression.
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