On the 188th anniversary of the HMS Beagle landing on the Galápagos Islands, we take a look at four artworks and objects that tell the story of evolution
From a giant billiard table to a three storey concrete house, we take a look at some of the most compelling public artworks in recent history
The Indian sculptor lives and works in a remote rural village where she has to contend with regular power cuts and monsoon downpours
From Scipione Borghese to Peggy Guggenheim, collectors have long supported the careers of the world’s most influential artists
This beaded seat represents the might of a monarch – and his global reach, says Kristen Windmuller-Luna of the Cleveland Museum of Art
On the anniversary of Captain Cook’s first voyage to Australia, we consider the history of exploration through four objects including a map of sea monsters and a robot used for navigation
How tales of witchcraft have spellbound artists and makers for centuries
On the anniversary of Jackson Pollock’s death, we look beyond the legend of the artist to the many other figures whose work defined the movement
Plus: Russian missiles have damaged Odesa Cathedral and Joop Sanders (1921–2023)
To mark the anniversary of Neil Armstrong stepping foot on the moon, we take a look at four objects inspired by our beloved satellite
