Glass in hand, Apollo’s wine correspondent ponders the link between wine and philosophy
A century ago, Alexander Tamanyan devised a startling layout for the Armenian capital. Despite changes in regime and fashion, his vision has endured
The presence of religious art at Château La Mission Haut-Brion helps this diminutive vineyard punch above its weight
How to get a glimpse behind the mask of ancient Egypt? Seek out the makers of the royal tombs and other marvels
Contemporary galleries are increasingly bringing art into their surroundings – but moveable artworks have a surprisingly long history
The mythological frescoes painted by Annibale Carracci at the Farnese family’s Roman palace are legendary in their own right
After a seven-year closure, the museum’s resistance of easy definitions of 'Black' art and its determination to serve the local community couldn’t be more necessary
The country’s art scene isn’t afraid to find time to stop and stare – but it does so with a healthy dose of mischief
Marla Aaron has worked with a Bavarian royal porcelain manufactory for her latest series – and the collaboration looks to be a perfect fit
The Musée d'Ennery is a hidden gem: a belle époque collection of East Asian art that is well worth the effort it requires to get in
In Amsterdam, a superstar of art-house cinema is haunting the galleries of the Eye Filmmuseum with a little help from her friends
At London’s venerable members’ clubs, the art on the walls can be as big of a draw as what’s for lunch
Ceremonial enamelled swords played an important role in the courts of 19th-century India and their artistry makes them still compelling today
The painter abandoned his father’s corn business to pursue his artistic training – but it was his real agricultural knowledge that set him apart from his contemporaries
Buyers of Glenrothes’ 51-year-aged whisky have to hammer away at its casing before they can start drinking
The artist’s idyllic vision of his garden in Kent looks an even more tempting retreat in today’s troubled world
Although not usually associated with Asian art, Morgan kept this work of Qing-dynasty porcelain next to his desk in his private library
A purpose-built home for the university’s vast permanent collection built up over 275 years passes with honours
Heist films are the most glamorous kind of crime film – and art heists make for the most glamorous kind of heist film
On the centenary of the artist’s birth, Courtney J. Martin talks to Apollo about running the Rauschenberg Foundation and looking after his legacy
In his complex and colourful paintings, the American artist riffed on masterpieces he had seen in museums around Europe
The opening of the Fondation Cartier in 1984 changed the French art world. Does its move to the heart of Paris show that private institutions now have the upper hand?
The film-maker seemed almost as comfortable in front of a camera as behind it – and in Nemai Ghosh he had the ideal photographer
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
