Elton John's New Art Gallery

Sir Elton John wants to knock down part of his £8 million mansion and replace it with a giant art gallery. He has art worth tens of millions of pounds and also owns one of the world’s largest private photo collections. But his paintings have outgrown his homes in England, France and America. Now the singer wants to put all the works in one place with hi-tech security. He has asked his local council for permission to demolish a huge garage block at his mansion in Old Windsor, Berks, and build an art gallery in its place. The council said it was likely to approve the plan. (For full source and article click the Headline). Irish Art