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How Egon Schiele saw the world
In his paintings of landscapes and townscapes, the artist created scenes that are as psychologically complex as his portraits
Robert Frank’s doom-laden images of America
The photographer’s first and most famous book quickly became a classic, but he would become sceptical about the power of still images
The manly art of Gustave Caillebotte
The French painter was unusual among his Impressionist peers for preferring to depict men at work and at play
Is the art world sitting in the lap of luxury?
Fashion houses and other high-end brands are keener on art than ever before, but who really benefits from the relationship?
A fitting tribute to Dior
An imaginative exhibition in The Hague stresses how much the fashion house still owes to its founder
On Kawara, serial dater
Best known for the thousands of works in his ‘Date Paintings’ series, the Japanese artist has never been more of an enigma, as a pair of shows in London and Paris reveal
What painters and anatomists have in common
A show of surgical paintings by Celia Hempton raises questions about how far the artist’s eye can penetrate beneath the surface of things
Edgar Miller was Chicago’s answer to William Morris, so why did he fall off the map?
The graphic designer and decorative artist mastered any number of crafts and his work deserves to be much better known
Pots of gold – the soaring market for Chinese ceramics
Chinese art from the 14th century onwards has long ruled the art market, but prices for work from earlier periods are catching up fast
Heralding Mouton Rothschild’s entry into the modern age
As the chateau unveils its latest wine label, Gérarde Garouste is inspired by a key figure in its recent past
Mark Bradford keeps on testing the limits of painting
In a show at the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin, the American artist keeps pushing at the boundaries of abstract art
The ghoulish genius of James Ensor
The painter is usually regarded as an eccentric one-off, but an anniversary season in Antwerp places him firmly among the European avant-garde
Tirzah Garwood in her own words
As a large exhibition of her work opens in London, this modern British artist’s autobiography makes for a colourful companion piece
‘It’s a decorative art, it’s more than fashion’ – Francesca Galloway talks about collecting couture
A leading dealer in Indian paintings and textiles, she also has an extensive collection of 20th-century haute couture – and the two seem to go together nicely
Martha Stewart’s recipe for success
Edward Behrens explores the ingredients for achieving in the art world
Why Samanid ceramics have caught the eye of collectors
Earthenware from the Central Asian empire is much sought-after, though quality pieces can be found at relatively low prices too
What do museums really think about climate protests?
The targeting of well-known artworks for shock value puts institutions in a bind. Should they engage with the protestors, or are they turning away from the issues being raised?
The modernist building that brought spies and socialism to Belsize Park
The Isokon Building has become an architectural icon, but its own history is full of scandal and Central European emigrés
‘I like to capture primal sorts of things’ – an interview with Jeff Wall
The Canadian artist is best known for his large, tableau-like photographs. In a year of several international exhibitions, he talks Craig Burnett through the complex process of making them
Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory
The first exhibition in Australia dedicated to the abstract artist shows work from the 1990s to now
Rachel Ruysch: Nature Into Art
The Dutch artist populated her floral still lifes with beetles, butterflies, classical sculptures and other unexpected details
Art that’s good enough to eat
The $6m acquisition at auction of a Maurizio Cattelan banana has been widely mocked, but perhaps the buyer’s intention to eat his purchase is a noble one
Seeing London through Frank Auerbach’s eyes
The late painter’s untamed depictions of the city are some of the most exciting works of art produced in Britain in the 20th century
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Pilgrims’ progress? The Vatican Jubilee has frustrated Romans and tourists alike
Preparations for this 700-year-old tradition, which ushers in a special year of forgiveness for Catholics, are nearing completion. Will it all be worth it?