Objects that leave Earth may reach astronomical prices on their return – but there are other reasons for sending art into space
The spirit of innovation and manufacture lives on in the Midlands city – as a redeveloped museum on the site of the old silk mill makes clear
Plus: Atta Kwami (1956–2001) and Biden restores federal protections for Utah national monuments
The film-maker deserves pride of place in any history of early cinema – as the Cinèmathèque française’s new display confirms
Nudes by Titian, Rubens and Schiele are now available to viewers on the adults-only subscription service
Bevis Marks has seen off the latest threat to its existence, but such a significant site deserves much better
Built to rival the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, the great mosque in Damascus has always been claimed by rival faiths
The Chilean artist’s practice of folding up his work and posting it to galleries began as a means of evading the censors
A new study reminds us that royal palaces were places to live in as well as impressive displays of power
A new biography of the painter gives full credit to the cast of characters who supported him before he found success
From street actions to art exhibitions, the organisation empowers homeless people to tell their own stories
The hit series takes many of its visual cues from M.C. Escher – and a host of other films that have been inspired by the Dutch artist
The painter has created a fictitious world called Naboland which he explores with the help of a rusty submersible
The painter’s brooding portraits and Wangari Mathenge’s colourful interiors are among the shows to see this year
With fewer but larger stands at the fair, prepare for more in-depth and showstopping presentations in Regent’s Park
John Giorno’s Dial-A-Poem hotline is now available in the UK – plus more projects and shows not to miss this year
An ambitious show at the Ashmolean Museum looks past the familiar clichés to the real city and its artists
Although grounded in actual places and actual people, the artist’s subjects were always utterly transformed by his imagination, writes Tom Walker
Plus: Danish museum and artist in dispute over two blank canvases; and more stories
The acclaimed textile artist, a maestro of colour and master manipulator of thread, explains why it’s more interesting to make mistakes
The shortlisted collectives are more interested in what takes place outside the museum – so considering them for an art prize seems besides the point
Oxford Botanic Garden has played a vital role in the evolution of plant science since it was founded 400 years ago
The conceptual artist is careful about who he invites to the studio, but counts George Michael as one of his most interesting visitors
Painted in around 1625, the Penitent Mary Magdalene inspired a host of copies before disappearing. Now, it has resurfaced in a private collection
