How relevant is Ruskin today?
The bicentenary of the great Victorian critic’s birth is an occasion to consider how well his ideas have stood the test of time
The bicentenary of the great Victorian critic’s birth is an occasion to consider how well his ideas have stood the test of time
With an ambitious digitisation project, Art UK aims to foster appreciation of an art form that is sometimes overlooked
The Turner Prize-winning artist explains why she finds digital flotsam and jetsam so fascinating
Ed Sheeran has joined the big league – by becoming the latest star to pose for David Hockney
Plus: Donald Trump’s wedding cake goes under the hammer, and Lars von Trier turns his films into diamonds
John Ruskin, Paul Nash and a host of more recent artists have found geology a rich seam to mine
Art news daily: 14 February
American art ceramics haven’t received as much attention as they deserve, but a major gift to the Met is changing this
The thunderous thespian is to voice the bacteria that spread the Black Death for a new display at the Museum of London
A 19th-century artist spent decades creating this remarkable pomological collection
The Brotherhood loomed large in the poet’s life, but she was careful to carve out her own creative space
A medieval book coffer and a painting by Rembrandt’s teacher are among the top recent museum acquisitions
The trailblazing artist talks about feminism, optimism, and the importance of doing your own thing
In a short film by Ridley Scott, David Hockney opens up about his time at the Royal College of Art – and mischievous visits to the V&A
From pre-Colombian ornaments to a McQueen bodysuit, the Met’s jewellery collection is a sight to behold
The Venetian painter was overshadowed by Titian in his day, but his subtle portraits have a very modern appeal
A year in celebration of the Spanish baroque painter in Seville has made a clear case for his talent and influence
The fair in Brussels returns with a wide-ranging edition offering tribal art, modern Belgian painting and more
The artist’s ‘Waterfall’ series is about the movement of water, the movement of paint – and the painter’s own moves around the canvas
Art news daily: 21 January