BBC News – Arts and Culture

Polish artist Miroslaw Balka is commissioned by London’s Tate Modern gallery to fill its Turbine Hall. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7858316.stm

A sculpture by Angel Of The North creator Antony Gormley goes on public display in Manchester. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/manchester/7853176.stm

David Tennant, Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi are feted for classic roles at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7853273.stm

The creator of an inflatable artwork which flipped over and killed two County Durham women was negligent, a court is told. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/7856121.stm

Irish author Sebastian Barry wins the Costa Book of the Year Award for his novel The Secret Scripture. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7854886.stm

The BBC is to “reaffirm” its commitment to arts and culture with plans that include putting 200,000 oil paintings in public ownership on the internet. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7856179.stm

Arts Council officials confirm they will be pulling their funding for a controversial arts complex. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/west_midlands/7856275.stm

Authors Ian McEwan, Martin Amis and Philip Roth lead tributes to US novelist John Updike, who has died aged 76. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7855825.stm

Unveiled: New Art from the Middle East, showcasing work by contemporary artists from the region, opens at the Saatchi Gallery on Friday. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/in_pictures/7855596.stm

Irish author Sebastian Barry wins the Costa Book of the Year Award for his novel The Secret Scripture. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7854886.stm