A studio of one’s own – Britain’s first women artists
How to succeed as a woman painter in 17th-century England? A supportive husband, royal patronage and mentorship from Van Dyck certainly helped
How to succeed as a woman painter in 17th-century England? A supportive husband, royal patronage and mentorship from Van Dyck certainly helped
The Danish artist talks about his new exhibition at Hastings Contemporary, and the obsessions behind his paintings
From Assyrian carvings to contemporary African art, the museum’s wide-ranging collection has a recently expanded home
The artist has been taking photographs of herself for more than 40 years – but we mustn’t think of the results as self-portraits
‘Truly grotesque’ it may be, but the export bar placed on this characterful Victorian ceramic reflects its importance as a work of art
From Franco-era crimes to the Anthropocene, images at PhotoEspaña 2019 tackle some powerful subjects
Highlights of this year’s event include a long-lost tapestry commissioned by Charles I and dozens of drawings by Adolph von Menzel
A small but dazzling display offers viewers in the UK a rare glimpse of a painter who fused Spanish and Flemish influences
A Romano-British mosaic, a rococo coffee pot, and Robert Rauschenberg are among the highlights of this year’s fair
The mythical figure has taken many forms over the centuries, some more dignified than others
A new study of framing devices is illuminating, but devotes surprisingly little space to actual picture frames
A show at the Louvre explores the rise, fall and what remains of the ancient Hittite empire
The American artist discusses the pleasures of her craft – and culture in the age of Trump
Diplomat, entrepreneur, painter – from an early age Rubens knew what it took to achieve success
An exhibition at the Accademia in Venice explores the link between the artist’s past and present work – as well as the influence of Old Masters
Art news daily: 5 June
A mosaic of feathers from Mexico and a collection of classical gemstones are among this month’s highlights
Celebrations of costumes and couture are more popular than ever, but is there more to these shows than spectacle?
A show exploring the legacy of Drew Gallery Projects in Canterbury is part of a wider recent trend
The folklore and customs of her island home provided rich material for the artist to spin her own yarns