Cairene conversions – the adopted identities of John Frederick Lewis
The Victorian painter certainly had a penchant for play-acting, but his depictions of Egypt remain something of an enigma
The Victorian painter certainly had a penchant for play-acting, but his depictions of Egypt remain something of an enigma
The film adaptation of Donna Tartt’s novel is visually enticing but unwieldy
Theaster Gates in the archives and Jonathan Baldock’s four-poster bed are among the shows not to miss during Frieze Week
With the British Art Fair joining 1–54, there’s more to see at this busy time than ever before
A Botticelli portrait and an ancient bronze hedgehog are among the must-see artworks at this year’s event
The first overseas tour organised by Thomas Cook took in the International Exhibition in Paris
The artist discusses the allure of the 19th-century forger Flint Jack – who fooled museums and collectors with his brand-new prehistoric artefacts
Denmark was beset by catastrophes in the early 19th century – but its painters flourished
The cinematographer discusses his lighting design for the Dulwich Picture Gallery’s upcoming Rembrandt exhibition
The perceived role of museums in society has grown enormously in recent years – but how far does that reflect what they actually are?
The Mediterranean island still bears the mark of its most famous one-time resident
The French artist is still the guiding spirit of the Collection de l’Art Brut, the museum he founded in Lausanne
The new permanent gallery presents all kinds of exquisite pieces with special family associations
The Science Museum’s new gallery makes subtle links between royal patronage, scientific progress and earthly conquest
At last – a Courtauld University Challenge team to be reckoned with
The fairy-tale doll’s house, now at Egeskov Castle in Denmark, still has the power to beguile with its miniature marvels and deceptions
The building that once played host to the Turner Prize now stands empty. Where does this news leave Derry?
This month’s highlights include paintings of Henry VIII’s favourite wife and Dorothea Tanning’s much-loved dog
The art market prizes rarity – or so they say. What, then, is behind the recent record-breaking sale of an editioned sculpture by Jeff Koons?
Art news daily: 6 September