The Canadian artist is best known for his large, tableau-like photographs. In a year of several international exhibitions, he talks Craig Burnett through the complex process of making them
The first exhibition in Australia dedicated to the abstract artist shows work from the 1990s to now
The Dutch artist populated her floral still lifes with beetles, butterflies, classical sculptures and other unexpected details
The $6m acquisition at auction of a Maurizio Cattelan banana has been widely mocked, but perhaps the buyer’s intention to eat his purchase is a noble one
The late painter’s untamed depictions of the city are some of the most exciting works of art produced in Britain in the 20th century
Jeffrey Gibson
In designing his eccentric inventions, the mid-century artist Thomas Wilfred created a whole new genre of art, the influence of which can still be felt today
From her early associations with the ‘Geometry of Fear’ school of sculpture, Frink went on to evoke any number of strong emotions
The genre has often been seen as shallow, but the best examples display philosophical depth as well as technical flair
Young artists and designers turned the city into a hive of creativity in the late 19th century – and their spirit can still be felt today
The museum holds the world’s largest collection of Japanese art outside Japan itself – and now has suitably meditative spaces to match
A show of photographs and Pop art-inspired prints by Corita Kent displays the artist’s fun side but plays down her political fervour
The replacement of Boswell’s department store with a luxury hotel is part of a beautification process that has gathered pace in recent years
The language we use to describe the sweet course at the end of a meal is more revealing than we think
A prize-winning documentary about France’s return of 26 looted objects from Benin is a haunting tale
The artist’s depictions of life in West Germany after the war are playful in form but deeply sarcastic under the surface
Photography largely wiped out the trend for miniatures, but the genre still says much about how we relate to images today
More and more artists are partnering with online platforms to sell limited editions of their work – and it’s paying off handsomely, for now
Apollo’s annual celebration of achievements in the art world. The Artist of the Year Award commends the most influential artists of the past 12 months
Apollo’s annual celebration of achievements in the art world. The Exhibition of the Year Award commends the best museum shows of the past 12 months