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Former journalist John Clare began taking photos as a teenager using an instamatic camera. It was an explosive experience that took him on a fast journey to success and awards for his stunning photos. Ynuk.tv was honoured to view some of them at John's studio near Cheltenham, not far from London. https://johnclarephotography.com/

Award winning television journalist Sam Hall has been recognised for his work in art. He had already won six accolades on the Art Collectors’ Awards then picked up another six in the 2025 Word Art Awards. I caught up with Sam and his amazing art.

John Barry Humphries was an Australian comedian, actor author and satirist. His characters brought him international fame. Some of his amazing costumes are up for auction at Christies in London.

A new art gallery has opened at Exmouth Market in North London. The Elizabeth Xi Bauer has joined the vibrant shopping area with aim to feature exclusive and new art from naitonal and international artists.

Sixty plus models are hitting the catwalk as fashion brands choose them to show-off their latest designs. The mature model has broken boundaries as no-one thought they would.Rosie at ynuk.tv caught up with some at the Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, London.

Christie’s in London are to auction guitars and amps from the personal collection of music legend Mark Knopfler. Frontman of the British band Dire Stratis, Knopfler has more than 120 for sale. They go under the hammer 31 January 2024. The guitar hero will donate 25% of the sale -estimated between £300 to £500,000 – to his supported charities.

One of the world’ greatest living artists has unveiled Bigger Christmas Trees at London’s Battersea Power Station. Commissioned by Apple David Hockney’s work was created on an iPad Pro using an Apple Pencil. Hockney’s stunning animation transforms the iconic 100-metre-high chimneys that overlook the River Thames.

Two actors who were in ITV’s The Bill bak in the eighties are to perform in The Merchant of Venice at the New Wimbledon Theatre London. Ashley Gunstock and Natalie Roles take on the Shakespeare play from 29 November. Both talk to ynuk.tv about the transition from ‘street’ language to centuries old Shakespeare.

A group of community writers are to showcase their plays to the public. It's part of a project called Riverscribes set-up by the Riverside theatre in Hammersmith London. Each of the budding playwrights will present their scripts in 10 minute extracts at the Riverside on Saturday June 17. The authors and actors are from the Hammersmith and Fulham borough of London. They have worked and mixed together in the arts for some years ynuk.tv was invited to preview rehearsals.