Tuesday

Tracey's Art No 2

There is not a whiff of formaldehyde nor a glimpse of a used condom, but the art work of Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and other leading UK artists has finally made its way to Beijing for an event - reports The Guardian - that would have been almost unimaginable 10 years ago. Starting today, the newly constructed Capital Museum will host the city's biggest exhibition of contemporary British art, featuring a well-made bed, a dripping severed head, fidgeting bobbies, Royal Ascot hats and a perilously perched Stephen Hawking. (For full source and article click the Headline). Irish Art