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Lorenzo Tiepolo has long languished in the shadow of his much more famous father and brother – but his was a very singular talent

A major exhibition across 18 venues is highlighting the rich variety of Islamic art. But can it stem the growing prejudices in French society?

The ‘pitman painter’s scenes of men down the mines conjure up a lost world of herculean effort

The Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall has finally reopened – and it remains as forward-looking as ever

It was hard to be indifferent to the designer’s larger-than-life creations, which is exactly what he wanted

‘The Blue Boy’ is heavily influenced by Van Dyck’s grand manner. But what did the artist mean by dressing up his young subject in this way?

The rebuilt Prussian palace is finally open, but the debate about how – and whether – it should house collections from Asia and Africa rumbles on

The firm of Fabergé is synonymous with the Russian Imperial family, but its fabulous baubles soon became a must-have for elites across Europe

The best Scotch baronial buildings epitomise the sophisticated planning required by a mid Victorian household. But have they had their day?

Rachel Cohen spends some quality time with a series of installations and exhibitions by MacArthur Award-winners set throughout the city

The new-look Musée de Cluny and the Burrell Collection reopen, while there are also treats in store for fans of Bob Dylan and Serge Gainsbourg