Glass in hand, Apollo’s wine correspondent ponders the link between wine and philosophy
An uncanny automaton by the Czech artist Jan Žalud is testament to the forces that shaped the city in the 20th century
As the prospect of restored state support becomes ever more distant, Britain’s museums are turning to US-style fundraising. But can this benefit more than just a handful of London institutions?
The painter abandoned his father’s corn business to pursue his artistic training – but it was his real agricultural knowledge that set him apart from his contemporaries
At MACAM, a combined hotel and art gallery, guests can wake up to the joys of Portuguese modernism
Vintage prints by the photographer are scarce, but one unearthed recently in a French archive sheds fresh light on her artistry
At London’s venerable members’ clubs, the art on the walls can be as big of a draw as what’s for lunch
A French baroque masterpiece and a bronze dancer by Degas are among the most interesting works to enter public collections over the past month
In Amsterdam, a superstar of art-house cinema is haunting the galleries of the Eye Filmmuseum with a little help from her friends
A century ago, Alexander Tamanyan devised a startling layout for the Armenian capital. Despite changes in regime and fashion, his vision has endured
The presence of religious art at Château La Mission Haut-Brion helps this diminutive vineyard punch above its weight
How to get a glimpse behind the mask of ancient Egypt? Seek out the makers of the royal tombs and other marvels
Contemporary galleries are increasingly bringing art into their surroundings – but moveable artworks have a surprisingly long history
The mythological frescoes painted by Annibale Carracci at the Farnese family’s Roman palace are legendary in their own right
After a seven-year closure, the museum’s resistance of easy definitions of ‘Black’ art and its determination to serve the local community couldn’t be more necessary
The country’s art scene isn’t afraid to find time to stop and stare – but it does so with a healthy dose of mischief
Marla Aaron has worked with a Bavarian royal porcelain manufactory for her latest series – and the collaboration looks to be a perfect fit
The Musée d'Ennery is a hidden gem: a belle époque collection of East Asian art that is well worth the effort it requires to get in
The artist’s idyllic vision of his garden in Kent looks an even more tempting retreat in today’s troubled world
Although not usually associated with Asian art, Morgan kept this work of Qing-dynasty porcelain next to his desk in his private library
A purpose-built home for the university’s vast permanent collection built up over 275 years passes with honours
Heist films are the most glamorous kind of crime film – and art heists make for the most glamorous kind of heist film
On the centenary of the artist’s birth, Courtney J. Martin talks to Apollo about running the Rauschenberg Foundation and looking after his legacy
In his complex and colourful paintings, the American artist riffed on masterpieces he had seen in museums around Europe
