Inside track – the artists who really know how to portray their subjects
The curator Andrew Bonacina explains why Gwen John’s obsessive approach to portraiture became the starting point for a group show at Michael Werner gallery in London
‘Rainmaker’ art advisor Laura Paulson on how collecting has changed
Increased wealth, social media and a global art market have affected how people buy art, says the chief operating officer of Gagosian Art Advisory
Frieze week highlights: Amy Sherald and Craig Murray-Orr
Amy Sherald’s striking portraits and Craig Murray-Orr’s postcard-sized paintings are among the highlights to see this year
Was Frieze Seoul worth the hype?
The art fair’s first edition in the South Korean capital raises interesting questions for international dealers
Refashioning the garden – an interview with Jil Sander
Jil Sander is renowned for her minimalist approach to fashion design. And yet the gardens at her country home tells the tale of a more maximalist aesthetic
Will Alexander Pope’s underground grotto finally come to light?
The poet’s bejewelled lair on the banks of the Thames was his pride and joy – and its restoration shines new light into the shadowy depths of his mind
Home comforts – in the kitchen with Jeremy Lee
As the acclaimed Scottish chef prepares to publish his first cookbook, he tells Apollo why the secret to good food is simply a table laden with good things
‘A curatorial masterclass’ – the 59th Venice Biennale, reviewed
Cecilia Alemani’s focus on women artists goes beyond tokenism to present a strong statement about both contemporary art and the world we live in
The must-see pavilions at the Venice Biennale
From Simone Leigh’s monumental sculptures to Zineb Sedira’s inventive sets, this year’s Venice Biennale presents a rich and varied portrait of contemporary art across the globe
Dressing the artist — an interview with Simone Rocha
The fashion designer has often looked to the art world for inspiration, but dressing the artist Simone Leigh for the Venice Biennale required an entirely new approach
Full frontal flatness – Marlene Dumas in Venice, reviewed
The South African artist’s exposing paintings are not merely portraits of bare flesh – they are revelations of humanity’s darker, more painful depths
Arts Council England has made a serious mistake – and its effects will be felt nationwide
The Arts Council’s decision to move money out of London ignores the fact that arts institutions rely upon each other to nurture talent