French ceramicists embraced japonisme with open arms, as an exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art demonstrates
An exhibition in Basel shows how the Russian-born German artist Walter Spies helped shape the art of Bali after moving to the island in the 1920s
The American artist grapples with history, politics and the natural world through large-scale hyperrealist drawings in Vienna
Plus: the British Museum admits that it broke the law; and Kasper König (1943–2024)
At the Museum Rietberg, an exhibition of objects looted by the British after they invaded Benin City in 1897 asks difficult questions about restitution – but also celebrates the historic kingdom’s rich artistic heritage
An exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins Museum shows how early photographers staged scenes with drama, humour and an eye for composition
The German Romantic artist created much of his most impressive work in Dresden, where the 250th anniversary of his birth is being celebrated through an exhibition of his paintings and drawings
Paintings, drawings, print and ceramics by the Venezuelan-born artist best known for her cartoon-inspired clay sculptures go on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Plus: Harvard refuses to remove Sackler name from university art museum, and Slovak culture minister fires director of the national gallery
The Basque sculptor’s country home near San Sebastián is marking the centenary of his birth in style
