‘Truly grotesque’ it may be, but the export bar placed on this characterful Victorian ceramic reflects its importance as a work of art
Highlights of this year’s event include a long-lost tapestry commissioned by Charles I and dozens of drawings by Adolph von Menzel
With a rediscovered Lewis chessman coming up for auction in July, Apollo takes a look at other great sets of the noble game
The mythical figure has taken many forms over the centuries, some more dignified than others
In the October 1945 issue of Apollo, readers ‘of moderate means’ were advised to invest in brown furniture – an unpopular but economical choice
A show at the Louvre explores the rise, fall and what remains of the ancient Hittite empire
An exhibition at the Accademia in Venice explores the link between the artist’s past and present work – as well as the influence of Old Masters
A mosaic of feathers from Mexico and a collection of classical gemstones are among this month’s highlights
Celebrations of costumes and couture are more popular than ever, but is there more to these shows than spectacle?
A show exploring the legacy of Drew Gallery Projects in Canterbury is part of a wider recent trend
Reuniting objects that belonged to important collectors can be a visual treat, but there are some intellectual traps to be avoided
The folklore and customs of her island home provided rich material for the artist to spin her own yarns
Themes of exile and migration thread their way through the works in the main exhibition, national pavilions, and elsewhere
Paintings, prints and a vast video panorama – the best works of art to enter public collections recently
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of the great English court painter, long known only as the ‘Curtain Master’
Some 50 works by the enigmatic artist have travelled from his hometown to Venice this summer
The Isuma collective’s new film draws on the history of coerced relocation of Inuit communities in Canada
Around a thousand years ago in the American Southwest, a highly sophisticated ceramic tradition emerged
From Ralph Rugoff’s main exhibition to the 35 national pavilions, there’s lots to see – so here are the expected highlights
Harald Sohlberg and Edvard Munch inherited a lively tradition that helped define the new nation
The collector’s gifts of important Old Masters and outstanding French furniture transformed the Met
There’s something for everyone among the 3,500 pieces on display, spanning three millennia of European design
The Ishara Art Foundation opened its doors last month with a show exploring boundaries and belonging
It’s time to set the record straight on the life and legacy of the great Abstract Expressionist
