MAMCO’s origins as a collection formed by independent collectors still makes itself felt in interesting ways
A late allegory by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon and an early English piece of porcelain are among this month's highlights
Most traces of the city’s early 20th-century nightlife have now disappeared. Only the shells of former casinos and theatres hint at this bygone era
Their existence is no longer a secret, but the status of many of the works seized after the Second World War remains unclear
A new festival in Melbourne and a survey of Claudia Andujar in Paris are among the events to watch out for in 2020
From Renaissance painting to Romantic poetry – expect celebrations of Raphael, Piranesi, Wordsworth and more
Highlights in the year ahead include a spate of shows around the theme of maternity and a survey of recent figurative painting
US audiences have new treats in store from Alexei Ratmansky, while in London the Barbican and Sadler's Wells celebrate the work of Michael Clark and Richard Alston
From The Rock as an art detective to warts-and-all Warhol – the must-see films and a first reading list for art lovers
The Humboldt Forum in Berlin is scheduled to open – finally – in the autumn, while in Oslo the Munch Museum returns in a smart new home
What to watch in the world of architecture in 2020, from the race to become the world's tallest building to increasingly urgent conservation battles
Artists including Lubaina Himid, Hew Locke and Ibrahim Mahama pick out their favourite shows and events of the past year
Fifty years after his death, William Russell Flint – once hugely popular, if critically spurned – deserves reevaluation
After a £35m renovation and expansion, the granite city can finally display its collections in the manner they deserve
Museums have avoided displaying images of the Prophet in recent years – but might this not do a disservice to the heritage of Islam?
The Getty Center’s fire prevention system is a standard-bearer for museums and historic properties worldwide
The Indian art gallery opened its first modest space in Delhi in 1993. Now its spaces and partnerships extend across the globe
The late stage director, filmmaker, comedian, writer and medical man wore his experience lightly – and made an excellent museum guide
The Edith-Russ-Haus in Oldenburg is currently host to an exhibition exploring the rise of ‘nootropics’, or smart drugs, in Silicon Valley
The 16th-century frescoed palace has been sexed up with a show exploring power and desire in the mannerist’s art
Jayne Wrightsman’s final gift to the Met and a silver-gilt toilet service at the Louvre are among this month’s highlights
Apollo’s editors pick out some arty stocking fillers, from a glow-in-the-dark Leonardo figurine to Mondrian-inspired socks
Four centuries after the first English slave ship arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, the president of Ghana is urging members of the African diaspora to discover their roots
The late photographer shot some of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, from Winston Churchill to David Bowie
