The 10 most controversial artworks in history
From a tin of preserved excrement priced by its weight in gold to an artist who arranged to be shot with a real rifle, these are works that argued their way into history rather than charmed their way in. This countdown covers ten pieces that provoked lawsuits, obscenity trials, vandalism and resignations, plus three more that pushed the same limits even further.
2026-08-25
George Michael’s private art collection to auction at Christie’s
Pop icon George Michael’s private art collection, which offers a “portrait of Britain in the 1990s”, is heading for auction at Christie’s next month. Michael, who passed away in 2016, […]
2019-02-11
Frank Dunphy’s Damien Hirst auction will be held at Sotheby’s
Damien Hirst’s former business manager Frank Dunphy is to auction off 200 pieces from his extensive art collection in a pair of sales at Sotheby’s. Rare works from Hirst and […]
By Tom Meyrick
