How Mantegna and Bellini reshaped the Renaissance
A thrilling survey of the two quattrocento masters highlights their many differences
A thrilling survey of the two quattrocento masters highlights their many differences
Plus: Jools Holland and his model railway, and how Monster Chetwynd got her name
Never Look Away is based on the life of the great German artist – but it doesn’t do justice to his work
From Calder to Kusama, modern and contemporary artists have created many different versions of kinetic art
An interview with the Belgian sculptor, who discusses hope, suffering, bodies, and blankets
New research shows that women in the Forbidden City had more influence on the arts than previously thought
Many artists take themes such as migration, climate change, and human rights as their subjects, but what are they actually doing with them?
Art news daily: 5 December
The exhibitions and events not to miss in Mayfair and St James’s this year
A major show at the Met presents the Romantic painter in many different modes
The man who invented Snoopy and the Peanuts gang revolutionised cartoons – both aesthetically and emotionally
John Akomfrah
Lucas made her name as one of the more provocative YBAs. Two decades later, her work continues to surprise
The Victorian artist’s otherworldly visions have long been misunderstood
The 57th edition of the exhibition in Pittsburgh is a truly international affair
Drawing on sources from Balzac to Disney, Rego’s pictures hint at narratives filled with mystery
For four years, exhibitions and events throughout the UK have explored the art of remembrance – with varying results
An ancient cow’s heart and a witches’ ladder are among the intriguing objects in this exploration of magical thinking
Advances in digital imaging are revolutionising the study of art history
In the last decade some exceptional pieces have sold for six-figure sums, but lacquerware is still good value for money