A compact history of the London mews
By turns picturesque and insalubrious, mews houses have a compellingly chequered past
 
			 
					By turns picturesque and insalubrious, mews houses have a compellingly chequered past
 
					The practice of underwriting the sale of art works has made a major comeback since the financial crisis, but the risks of getting burned are as high as ever
 
					Eclectic art and innovative curation are helping Art Basel Paris fly the flag for the French art market
 
					Work by late 20th-century and contemporary Chinese artists has been throwing up surprises recently
 
					An exhibition of Watteau's drawings at the British Museum is a lesson in appreciating the virtues of ambiguity
 
					As the London art world prepares for its busiest month, Hettie Judah explains why she’s planning her escape
 
					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
 
					Recently restored, the monumental paintings in the north wing of St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London show a more caring side of the satirical genius
 
					The humble tuber, rich in its own history, has long been a source of inspiration for painters depicting the peasant classes
 
					A purpose-built home for the university’s vast permanent collection built up over 275 years passes with honours
 
					Although not usually associated with Asian art, Morgan kept this work of Qing-dynasty porcelain next to his desk in his private library
 
					Marla Aaron has worked with a Bavarian royal porcelain manufactory for her latest series – and the collaboration looks to be a perfect fit
 
					How to get a glimpse behind the mask of ancient Egypt? Seek out the makers of the royal tombs and other marvels
 
					The presence of religious art at Château La Mission Haut-Brion helps this diminutive vineyard punch above its weight
 
					On the eve of a major US survey, the artist talks to Apollo about decorating statues and the ornamental side of the British Empire
 
					The ‘ghost’ photographs that proliferated in the late 19th century rely on tricks but say much about science, belief and mortality in the period