Wild things: the beasts of Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon’s work reveals an endless fascination with animals – and the bestial side of human nature
Francis Bacon’s work reveals an endless fascination with animals – and the bestial side of human nature
In 2006, Jonathan Yeo painted Prince Philip's portrait – an invigorating if at times nerve-wracking experience
An exhibition examining Black experience in America is powerful if piecemeal – and is necessarily exhausting
They may have intimidated you in the past – but you'll have to wise up to the ways of commercial galleries if you want to see any art in the UK this month
The pandemic has highlighted the need for urban projects such as the Camden Highline – and London has a long history of transforming unloved sites into havens for city dwellers
The recent move of the royal mummies in Cairo was a made-for-TV extravaganza
The Gardner Museum heist hasn’t been solved in 30 years – and it’s perfect fodder for a true crime documentary
The painter’s urgent, sympathetic portraits of her fellow New Yorkers are exactly what we need in these troubled times
Yes, it's happened – a leading art collection is now available on a food delivery app
Robert Walpole was a supreme political operator, but his power and personal wealth also made him a splendid butt of satire
The government’s plan for a grand national jolly has been widely lampooned – but perhaps it’s just what we need
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Walking around the city can feel like following in the footsteps of the famous photographer – but today’s empty streets are altogether more depressing
These vast, bustling buildings were once emblems of city life – but they've been in decline for years and the pandemic has only hastened their demise
Many British royals have been keen on acquiring works of art, but few have been as diligent about looking after them as Queen Mary
Ralph Beyer’s idiosyncratic letter-cutting isn’t to everyone’s taste but there’s no denying its power
Sacha Jafri's vast canvas may have fetched $62m, but it also landed him in hospital – and he’s not the first artist to have suffered a work-related injury
A dumpy effigy in a church in Stratford-upon-Avon has been mocked for centuries, but new research claims it’s the most accurate likeness of the playwright there is
A new series on BBC Radio 3 delves into the notorious life of Benvenuto Cellini – and it's a binge-worthy Renaissance thriller, Christina Faraday writes
The V&A says it’s protecting the jobs of librarians (for now), but the fate of the greatest art library in the UK remains uncertain