Edward Behrens is editor of Apollo.
It seems as if arts criticism is becoming a treat for political journalists – but perhaps the job should be treated a little more seriously
From the recent history of Timor-Leste to world-building in Bulgaria, this year’s shows present a rich and varied cross-section of contemporary art from around the world
Despite the painstaking research that underpins the artist’s work, there’s nothing dry about its outcomes – as visitors to the Canadian Pavilion in Venice will discover
There’s a thin but fluid line between fine art and fashion for the artist who is now making accessories for Loewe
The notion that art should serve a personal or social good is more prevalent than ever – but is usefulness really the point of creativity?
A flawless digital copy of the artist’s Basket of Fruit raises the tricky question of how much authenticity should matter to museums
The artist layers a multitude of marks to create palimpsestic paintings and prints, but the results are far from purely abstract
A newly attributed Rembrandt failed to hit the heights at Sotheby’s, but Pietro Lorenzetti pushed up the bidding in Paris
Mediocre results for the November auctions in New York suggest that the auction-houses have put too many eggs in the same kind of basket
The artist’s playful and delicate works, often painted on book jackets, conceal a serious interest in animals, absurdity and art history
