The painting perfectly captures the essence of royalty today – it’s undeniably attention-grabbing, but hollow to the core
Seeing art is often a purely visual experience, but we shouldn’t be afraid of exploring our other senses in the gallery
The painter who began as a master of modernist abstraction kept reinventing himself right until the end
It seems as if arts criticism is becoming a treat for political journalists – but perhaps the job should be treated a little more seriously
Though some regard it as provocative, it’s fairer to say that the museum’s sprucing-up of its paintings galleries is thought-provoking
Artists over the centuries have often depicted women as mothers, but where are all the deadbeat dads?
Immersive and interactive exhibitions can be uncomfortable for neurodivergent visitors, but if galleries made more of an effort, everyone would benefit
The sculptor saw possibilities in steel that no one else had before, creating works that altered viewers’ perception of space
Artists may distrust intermediaries but it would be more difficult for anyone to get noticed in the art world without them
The financier and philanthropist’s greatest achievement may have been his service to the arts, at Waddesdon Manor and as chair of the National Gallery
The notion that art should serve a personal or social good is more prevalent than ever – but is usefulness really the point of creativity?
A flawless digital copy of the artist’s Basket of Fruit raises the tricky question of how much authenticity should matter to museums
The Papua New Guinean won the 10th Artes Mundi prize last month, with video works and installations that eloquently embody the history and heritage of her homeland
Peter Watkins’ 1974 film is no ordinary portrait of the artist – and feels more current than ever as the art-historical canon is up for debate
The Court of Appeal’s recent ruling in a copyright case has caused a good deal of excitement, but its relevance to reproductions of artworks remains to be seen
A 12th-century walrus ivory will head to the Met unless a UK institution can find £2m by February – but the sculpture really should stay where it is
A leading member of the Arte Povera movement, the artist stood out among his peers for his wit, imagination and interest in elemental forces
Work by the artist who painted herself as a sex goddess sits uneasily within the category of feminist art – and is all the better for being discomforting
Olivia Swarthout has turned her hit social media accounts about medieval marginalia into a book. After recent digital disruptions, paper seems like an increasingly safe bet
The retouching of Diana Cecil’s portrait has drawn comparisons with the enhancements of Kylie Jenner – but it says more about changing beauty standards
There’s more to art than subject matter – and it’s almost impossible to find anything shameful about a style
Creativity often flouts conventions, so it’s no wonder more women want to become thoroughly monstrous
The Royal Collection has found a work from the artist’s London years reveals as much about its patron as about the painter
For painters from Jan van Eyck to Philip Guston, the act of signing a finished work is much more than a simple assertion of authorship
December 2024
Emma Crichton-Miller
Apollo
Christina Makris
Christina Riggs
Rakewell
This episode explores an ancient funeral stele, Marie Antoinette’s breast bowl, and how digital technologies are helping to preserve Egyptian heritage sites
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‘This is to art what constitutional monarchy is to kingship’ – Jonathan Yeo’s portrait of Charles III, reviewed
The painting perfectly captures the essence of royalty today – it’s undeniably attention-grabbing, but hollow to the core