Texas star – at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston
The museum, which boasts one of the leading encyclopaedic collections in the US, has reopened – months ahead of unveiling a major expansion
The museum, which boasts one of the leading encyclopaedic collections in the US, has reopened – months ahead of unveiling a major expansion
As museums around the world prepare to reopen, many do so with a renewed sense of purpose
Peter Sellers gave action painting a new spin in a sketch with Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in 1965
The museum in the south of France has spruced up its galleries dedicated to Ingres and now has an entire floor of sculptures by Bourdelle
Some artists, such as Ilya Kabakov and Caroline Walker, are finding solace in their work – when not distracted by fears about the post-pandemic future
The hit novel-turned-TV show is a love story, but it’s also a portrait of a young man becoming an artist
The painting at Royal Holloway presents a more reflective side of the tireless campaigner
A new biography by Robert Storr offers a comprehensive yet personal account of the artist’s complex career
The jewel in the crown of the city’s palatial complex of museums now shows off its masterpieces to even better effect
Recreating scenes from famous paintings has been all the rage of lockdown, but it’s the Victorians who first played make-believe in earnest
A long-running debate has been revived by a court ruling that the realism of ‘Call of Duty’ makes it a work of art
Beads, bottles, broken plates... these scraps of London’s history provide a welcome distraction in a time of sickness and solitude
The artist’s encouraging approach shows a nation in lockdown that technique isn’t everything
Was the pledge to restore the cathedral in just five years a reasonable commitment or a rash promise?
Thomas Campbell and Adam Koszary ask whether the online experience can ever compare to being in a physical gallery
The artist discusses his plans for a new residency in Lagos, and delves into the serious mischief of his sculptures
Plus: Zarina (1937–2020), museums in Italy and Belgium set reopening dates, and more art stories from around the world
In this time of crisis, the arts and innovative cultural platforms can bring us together and enrich our lives
Uffizi director Eike Schmidt discusses plans to reopen the galleries as the Italian government eases lockdown regulations
Alistair Sooke and Simon Schama take on tour-guide duties in a series of new 30-minute films. But how satisfying can the Tate on the telly really be?