Reading aloud with Hanne Lippard
The British-Norwegian artist explores the mysterious nature of speech in a new performance
The British-Norwegian artist explores the mysterious nature of speech in a new performance
The lives of John Craxton, Nikos Ghika and Patrick Leigh Fermor come under the spotlight at the British Museum
The late American novelist's friends included R.B. Kitaj and Philip Guston. But he didn't always get on with contemporary art...
The arts in Qajar Iran acknowledged previous traditions while reflecting a rapidly changing world
The artist’s memoir looks back to his childhood in Russia and forward to a new life in France
In the debate surrounding the Maqdala artefacts, the significance of the individual objects is often ignored
The Irish government has announced a grand investment package for the country’s culture sector. But is it too little, too late?
The joy of the Wallace Collection is that there’s always more to learn about its holdings – but its new exhibition space is welcome
Why we need agile cultural leadership to meet the challenges of a volatile world
An interview with the British artist, renowned for expressive portraits of family, friends and fellow artists
Seán Keating’s paintings of the Shannon Hydro-electric Scheme set the stage for a probing exploration of Ireland’s national identity
Freilicher’s paintings are full of flowers, self-portraits and interiors – and manage to be traditional and radical at the same time
Pugin at the royal wedding, P. Diddy in the saleroom, and Maggi Hambling’s advice on clearing a gallery
Rodin’s relationship with the Parthenon sculptures – and classical art in general – was far from straightforward
Throne chairs have acted as seats of power for centuries – but their form and meaning has evolved
Norman Rosenthal, Rebecca Salter, Nick Goss and Sarah Turner share their views on what sets the RA apart
The RA’s Secretary and Chief Executive traces the history of the institution’s redevelopment
Art news daily: 14 May
Drawings and daguerreotypes on view at the Ducal Palace reveal the variety of Ruskin’s engagement with Venice
Four reliquaries by Fra Angelico have been reunited for the first time since the 19th century