The term's been dropped from the title of the government department in charge of culture
The award seeks to inspire a Renaissance in Islamic art, and is deliberately casting its net wide
It will take both ambition and creative thinking to lead the museum: thankfully, Bray's record so far suggests he has plenty of both
Antiques dealers have cause for concern, but there's also an opportunity to broaden the debate...
The Church of Saint Simeon near Aleppo is the greatest treasure of the Christian-Byzantine era in Syria – but it's suffered extensive damage
Heritage groups around the world need to harness social media to spread their message. This campaign makes that much easier
The ship that took Captain Cook around the world ended up as the 'Lord Sandwich' at the bottom of Newport Harbour
Unfortunately, some stolen works are simply too famous to sell, and too dangerous to keep
It’s annoying that we can’t sketch knickers at the V&A, but more annoying that footfall takes precedence over engagement
Trustees serve a vital purpose in the culture sector, but only if politicians avoid the temptation to meddle...
If you want to see Maria Eichhorn's solo show at Chisenhale Gallery – you can't. Believe it or not, it's more than a gimmick
The LA museum has acquired its first home – what does this unusual architectural acquisition mean for the city?
Restoration work will take years, and some monuments will never be rebuilt – but progress is being made
Bekki Perriman's project for Brighton Festival tells a different story about life on the streets
Veronese's preparatory sketch for Venice Triumphant (c. 1581) has a long history here
Goldsmith and Khan clearly aren't museum buffs – and that could be a real problem
The Association for Asian Studies chose Seattle for its annual conference this year, and with good reason
The city's ancient ruins inspired buildings around the world, many of which are now heritage sites themselves
The techno-connoisseurship involved in the 'Next Rembrandt' project is fun and interesting, so what's the problem?
Good news, then, that the Chancellor is forming a task force to look into the issue
Syrian government forces have recaptured Palmyra from IS militants. What happens next is crucial
The death of Cairo's self-styled ‘friend of researchers’ feels like another great loss at an already difficult time
Artists and museums in the Russian capital testify to the uneasy relationship between art and the state
The artist’s foundation is going to give away images of his work. We salute them
What does the Jameel Prize mean for contemporary Islamic art?
The award seeks to inspire a Renaissance in Islamic art, and is deliberately casting its net wide
Wallace Collection appoints Xavier Bray as new director
It will take both ambition and creative thinking to lead the museum: thankfully, Bray's record so far suggests he has plenty of both
Antique ivory poses no threat to elephant conservation: in fact, it needs protection itself
Antiques dealers have cause for concern, but there's also an opportunity to broaden the debate...
While the world watches Palmyra, another of Syria’s heritage sites risks destruction
The Church of Saint Simeon near Aleppo is the greatest treasure of the Christian-Byzantine era in Syria – but it's suffered extensive damage
We should all get behind the #Unite4Heritage campaign
Heritage groups around the world need to harness social media to spread their message. This campaign makes that much easier
The Endeavour won’t tell us anything new about Cook’s voyage, but that’s not the point
The ship that took Captain Cook around the world ended up as the 'Lord Sandwich' at the bottom of Newport Harbour
Why the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s stolen art may never be found
Unfortunately, some stolen works are simply too famous to sell, and too dangerous to keep
Drawing in museums is a form of respect – let’s not ruin it
It’s annoying that we can’t sketch knickers at the V&A, but more annoying that footfall takes precedence over engagement
Can we trust in museum trustees?
Trustees serve a vital purpose in the culture sector, but only if politicians avoid the temptation to meddle...
A London gallery has shut its doors in the name of art. Is that acceptable?
If you want to see Maria Eichhorn's solo show at Chisenhale Gallery – you can't. Believe it or not, it's more than a gimmick
Big Lebowski pad acquired by LACMA
The LA museum has acquired its first home – what does this unusual architectural acquisition mean for the city?
One year on: an update from Nepal’s earthquake-damaged heritage sites
Restoration work will take years, and some monuments will never be rebuilt – but progress is being made
It’s easy to turn a blind eye to homelessness. Can art make people stop and listen?
Bekki Perriman's project for Brighton Festival tells a different story about life on the streets
It would cost £15m to keep this Italian drawing in the UK. Here’s why it matters
Veronese's preparatory sketch for Venice Triumphant (c. 1581) has a long history here
If you want to be mayor, you really ought to know more about London’s museums
Goldsmith and Khan clearly aren't museum buffs – and that could be a real problem
Spotlight on Seattle, where Asian and Western art collide
The Association for Asian Studies chose Seattle for its annual conference this year, and with good reason
Palmyra’s legacy is everywhere – and ISIS could never have erased it
The city's ancient ruins inspired buildings around the world, many of which are now heritage sites themselves
Very clever software, but not great art
The techno-connoisseurship involved in the 'Next Rembrandt' project is fun and interesting, so what's the problem?
Drastic reform is the only way to save England’s churches
Good news, then, that the Chancellor is forming a task force to look into the issue
Forget digital recreations. Palmyra’s own future must come first
Syrian government forces have recaptured Palmyra from IS militants. What happens next is crucial
The legendary bookseller of Cairo
The death of Cairo's self-styled ‘friend of researchers’ feels like another great loss at an already difficult time
In Moscow, art speaks truth to power…sometimes
Artists and museums in the Russian capital testify to the uneasy relationship between art and the state
Three cheers for Bob Rauschenberg!
The artist’s foundation is going to give away images of his work. We salute them