Meadow Arts is working in partnership with Hereford Cathedral to commission a new artwork by Yinka Shonibare MBE (RA), inspired by the Mappa Mundi. Creatures of the Mappa Mundi is one of four projects to win funding from Hidden Gems, part of the Herefordshire’s a Great Place scheme.

British photography pays tribute to curator and researcher Pete James who passed away earlier this year. The inaugural Pete James lecture will form the opening event of the National Photography Symposium in November.

Details were announced on Monday of a £500,000 scheme commissioning 10 artists over 10 years to create limited edition prints for diplomatic buildings. The first commission is the Birmingham-born painter Hurvin Anderson – via The Guardian.

Adrian Searle reviews the 2018 Turner Prize – via The Guardian.

Stoke is preparing to unveil its first culture strategy since 2008 to build on the momentum generated by its bid to become UK City of Culture 2021. The strategy due to be put out for public consultation in October will focus on strengthening the funding base for the city’s arts sector and developing links between arts organisations and the healthcare sector – via Arts Professional