From Scipione Borghese to Peggy Guggenheim, collectors have long supported the careers of the world’s most influential artists
On the anniversary of Captain Cook’s first voyage to Australia, we consider the history of exploration through four objects including a map of sea monsters and a robot used for navigation
How tales of witchcraft have spellbound artists and makers for centuries
On the anniversary of Jackson Pollock’s death, we look beyond the legend of the artist to the many other figures whose work defined the movement
To mark the anniversary of Neil Armstrong stepping foot on the moon, we take a look at four objects inspired by our beloved satellite
On this year’s Bastille Day, we have selected four works that capture the spirit of revolution
From Käthe Kollwitz to Edvard Munch and beyond, this week take a look at some of the key figures of this important movement
How artists have depicted homosexuality at various points in history
The mystical associations and strange rituals of the summer solstice have captured the imaginations of artists for centuries
From Edwin Landseer’s stag to an ancient Egyptian hedgehog, this week we’re celebrating animals throughout art history
On the 98th anniversary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, we take a look at cutting-edge designs by some of the most influential architects of the last century.
From Keith Sonnier in Florida to Richard Serra in London, we have put together a list of minimalist masterpieces to see this week
From a special ointment to an Aztec stone, we have gathered together a set of essentials to get the new King through his big day
Art and dance have been engaged in a pas de deux for centuries
How artists have used their practice to document climate change and reflect on our relationship to our planet
A telegram sent from the ship and a tobacco pipe owned by a junior engineer are among our pick of objects not to miss this week
From a portrait of Ada Lovelace to digital paintings and installations, we take a look at 4 of the most searching artworks related to the Internet age
Our pick of art about folly that it would be unwise to overlook
How the deadly disease inspired generations of artists and writers
From James Joyce’s Ulysses to Francis Bacon’s screaming portraits, we’ve picked 4 objects to bring you closer to many myths of Ireland
How the society of Jesus became one of the most important religious orders in the history of art
Our pick of the most powerful works by women artists who have used their practices to champion greater equality
An ornate tea service that was given to the Emperor as a wedding gift and his real-life tomb in Paris are among this week’s highlights
Our hand-picked selection of ancient Egyptian treasures includes a breastplate once worn by an actual pharaoh and a glittering golden crocodile
