Though the architect himself is a controversial figure, his commercial interiors are the epitome of the emerging modern metropolis
Computers and conceptual art haven't killed more traditional forms of expertise and appreciation yet
The city-wide event, now in its 28th year, is still serving up surprises for collectors, scholars and enthusiasts alike
Pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries are incredibly varied and there are bargains to be had
The cultural legacy of Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant and co. is undeniable but, with the design, fashion, art and literary worlds forever ‘rediscovering’ them, perhaps it’s time to move on
After a gloomy few years, promising auction results and some exciting upcoming sales suggest that the market could be on the road to recovery
Puffing away is definitely deleterious to your health, but it can still be a ripe subject for art
A century ago, Alexander Tamanyan devised a startling layout for the Armenian capital. Despite changes in regime and fashion, his vision has endured
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 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 artist’s idyllic vision of his garden in Kent looks an even more tempting retreat in today’s troubled world
Buyers of Glenrothes’ 51-year-aged whisky have to hammer away at its casing before they can start drinking
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
The artist’s retrospective at the Royal Academy of Arts in London confirms the place of this strangest of contemporary painters in the canon
The millionaire chemist was determined to bring modern European art to the United States – and bought the best in bulk
An exhibition in Vienna confirms the baroque artist’s status as a great painter
In ‘Black Atlas’, the artist gives the Aby Warburg’s innovative approach to art history a powerful new purpose
Manuel Mujica Lainez's riddling novel is haunted by more than the stony monsters of its narrator's beloved sculpture park