Month: October 2008

A model of a Western city made from dog chews and aging world leaders in their wheelchairs are among the exhibits in the new Saatchi Gallery. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7656812.stm

A competition to write a modern Wind in the Willows is launched to mark the 100th anniversary of Kenneth Grahame’s classic book. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7657681.stm

Little Britain star David Walliams gets the thumbs up from fellow celebrities as he puts in a convincing performance in his West End debut. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/newsbeat/hi/entertainment/newsid_7658000/7658552.stm

An art gallery on Teesside turns down an offer from legendary singer Bob Dylan to display his artwork. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/tees/7656432.stm

A large oil sketch by Flemish master Rubens is being kept in Britain following a £5.7m fundraising drive. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7659233.stm

An exhibition in New York studies how Vincent Van Gogh created new techniques to paint the night sky. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7658913.stm

A model of a Western city made from dog chews and 15 life-sized figures suspended upside-down are among the exhibits in the new Saatchi Gallery. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7656812.stm

The new Saatchi Gallery opens its doors to the public this week, with its inaugural exhibition The Revolution Continues: New Art From China. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/in_pictures/7656280.stm