By turns picturesque and insalubrious, mews houses have a compellingly chequered past
The practice of underwriting the sale of art works has made a major comeback since the financial crisis, but the risks of getting burned are as high as ever
Eclectic art and innovative curation are helping Art Basel Paris fly the flag for the French art market
Work by late 20th-century and contemporary Chinese artists has been throwing up surprises recently
An exhibition of Watteau's drawings at the British Museum is a lesson in appreciating the virtues of ambiguity
As the London art world prepares for its busiest month, Hettie Judah explains why she’s planning her escape
Ben Enwonwu is the star of Tate Modern’s landmark exhibition. Samuel Reilly looks at how the twists and turns of the artist’s career mirror those of his native country after it left British colonialism behind
Recently restored, the monumental paintings in the north wing of St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London show a more caring side of the satirical genius
The humble tuber, rich in its own history, has long been a source of inspiration for painters depicting the peasant classes
A purpose-built home for the university’s vast permanent collection built up over 275 years passes with honours
Although not usually associated with Asian art, Morgan kept this work of Qing-dynasty porcelain next to his desk in his private library
Marla Aaron has worked with a Bavarian royal porcelain manufactory for her latest series – and the collaboration looks to be a perfect fit
How to get a glimpse behind the mask of ancient Egypt? Seek out the makers of the royal tombs and other marvels
The presence of religious art at Château La Mission Haut-Brion helps this diminutive vineyard punch above its weight
On the eve of a major US survey, the artist talks to Apollo about decorating statues and the ornamental side of the British Empire
The ‘ghost’ photographs that proliferated in the late 19th century rely on tricks but say much about science, belief and mortality in the period