When form plus function equals fun
The market for furniture by mid-century designers is as sturdy as a Jean Prouvé table or a hippo-cum-drinks cabinet by the Lalannes
The market for furniture by mid-century designers is as sturdy as a Jean Prouvé table or a hippo-cum-drinks cabinet by the Lalannes
A poll designed to determine Britain’s favourite butterfly reminds Rakewell that lepidoptera are nature’s paintings – and artists have long been drawn to them
The artist’s love of gold and other metallic pigments shines through in his paintings, from his interest in Japanese lacquers to the very titles of his work
To mark 90 years since Amy Johnson flew from London to Cape Town and back in eight days, we look at four artworks that chart life in the skies
In Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, The Christophers, Ian McKellen’s once-celebrated artist hasn’t put brush to canvas for decades. Creating his cluttered, crusted-over studio was a gift of a project for production designer Antonia Lowe
At the National Gallery Singapore, the winner of this year’s Craft Prize – and the other shortlisted works – offer an invigorating vision of the possibilities of making
As New York edition of TEFAF celebrates its first decade, galleries will be bringing works with a modern and decorative edge to the Park Avenue Armory this month
The fair has never been more international, but many of its pleasures are rooted in its links with the local art scene
‘Fountain’ is perhaps the most famous artwork of the 20th century, but its creator’s intentions are still endlessly debated
The artist moves between studios in New York and Puerto Rico, where music – be it bossa nova or hip hop – is always playing in the background
Online sales were hailed as the future of the market but most buyers still prefer brick-and-mortar sales
The artist’s work is guided by a deep appreciation of the rhythms of the natural world. Ahead of his presentation at the Venice Biennale in the Canadian Pavilion, he talks about how he has grown as an artist
The Met presents a new side of the Old Master by highlighting the influence of women on his work
Plus: the Venice Biennale jury resigns en masse; and Janne Sirén is stepping down as the director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum
The world’s most visited museum has been in the headlines in recent months, but the origins of its malaise go back a long way
The vineyard in Provence has become famous for its art and architecture, but making great wine is still its <i>raison d’être</i>
At Tate Britain, the artist’s ability to draw us in while keeping us at a distance – all in a single painting – is on full display
For Benjamin Markovits, a Cornish scene by Michael Canney hits the sweet spot between figuration and abstraction
A former slaughterhouse is home to the city’s newest museum and it’s just the first step in creating a new cultural district
The name Eames is synonymous with the famous lounge chair they designed, but they were also interested in the big questions about how to build and how to live