'Wonga Woman' was awarded the prize for her work made up of crumpled white shirt with tacks in the creases.

 'Tax In Creases' crowned winner of spoof Turnip Prize 

The organisers of Somerset's annual Turnip Prize have announced this year's finalists.

Turnip Prize 2024: Finalists announced for Somerset spoof art contest 

Contemporary artist Emily Powell during a preview at Ullacombe Farm in Bovey Tracey, Devon of Arktisk, a new series of artworks inspired by her travels in the Norwegian Arctic. Picture date: Friday November 15, 2024.

Emily Powell, 34, undertook an expedition on the fishing island of Sommaroy in March – taking in the colours of the Northern lights.

Artist recreates scenes of Norwegian Arctic in Dartmoor barn

Eva from Vilkhivka in the basement of her house hiding with her family from the Russians at the start of the war, without heating, electricity or water and with the sounds of explosions from above

An artist from Cornwall has painted more than 200 pictures showing the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Two-year-old girl who painted while bombs fell overhead pictured in new art show

It was painted on the wall of a cottage and uncovered during renovation work - but some experts aren’t convinced it was just Nicholson behind the mural.

Rare 'Nicholson' artwork to sell at auction after lying hidden for years

Theatre directors warn it is becoming difficult for performers to make a living and attract audiences.

Live music and theatre industries facing 'funding crisis' as venues close

Sand art of westcountry beach to commemorate those who have died on roads of devon and cornwall

The artwork is part of a campaign to promote road safety and commemorate those who have died.

Huge beach artwork to highlight the number of lives lost on the region's roads

The venue has undergone a five-year transformation costing £132 million.

Behind the scenes of the Bristol Beacon as reopening just weeks away

 The Gaia artwork has been on display in locations all over the world. 

Touring artwork of Earth from space on display in Truro 

The Art of Banksy exhibition, featuring more than 110 pieces from the anonymous Bristol-based artist, will open on Regent Street in July.

World's largest collection of Banksy artwork to go on display

It's the latest creation from the Devon family who are behind a number of incredible beach designs.

Beach artists create incredible Peter Rabbit out of pebbles

Bristol's most famous gig-goer and artist Jeff Johns has painted one of the windows at Southmead Hospital while he recovers from severe burns.

Burns patient Big Jeff paints artwork for hospital

Celebrity contributors include Anneka Rice, Johnny Vegas and even Banksy.

First look at Bristol's new Grayson Perry art exhibition

It may have been a place of worship for hundreds of years but Wells Cathedral is making a name for itself in the world of art

Historic cathedral making a name for itself as an arts venue

Jim Moir - the artist formerly known as Vic Reeves - will display his work at a gallery in Penzance 

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