The Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography is a testament to the local people’s long-standing determination to preserve their cultural heritage
The painter of fantastical jungle scenes can actually see the forest from her studio in the Dominican Republic – but she’s not afraid to use her imagination
This elegant Japanese tradition with earthy origins has long provided Japanese printmakers with rewardingly risqué material
Seeing the National Portrait Gallery’s treasures in a new setting allows us to appreciate the larger-life-than personalities behind the paintings in new ways
Robert Pattinson’s caped crusader has a fine line in leather boots – but, alas, none of his forebears’ flair for home decoration
The sculptor used to make work made out of meat, but although she now uses marble she is still fascinated by processes of decay
Devotional textiles from India and a rare edition of a work by Hiroshige are among the highlights of this year’s event
The largest mosaic found in London in half a century offers a welcome glimpse into the home-decorating choices of aspirational Britons
The painter employed trompe l'oeil like no artist before or since – and his box of tricks makes for a real treat at Ikon in Birmingham
The prehistoric monument may seem timeless, but enthusiasts have constantly reimagined the site to suit their own preoccupations
The author of beloved books such as the ‘Alfie’ series and ‘Dogger’ simply knew how children look and act
Rocks that resemble food may not be appetising exactly, but they can certainly be a feast for the eyes
A remarkable Renaissance roundel from Mantua and a painting by Lavinia Fontana are among this month’s highlights
Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines’s art school in Suffolk was an unusual meeting of rural idyll and bohemian vice
Thomas Gray’s ‘Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard’ was the best-loved poem of the 18th century – and has proved a lure to illustrators ever since
The wall is an extraordinary piece of public art and grassroots activism that combines personal remembrance and political statement
By homing in on Holbein’s miniatures, this survey of the Renaissance master gives us a broad picture of the world he lived in
The sculptor may work with many different materials but the main ingredient in his art, he says, is time
Plus: a Neolithic site has been discovered in Jordan and the Weltmuseum’s audioguide was hacked by activitists
The second most expensive purchase the Met has ever made is a stunning Italian bronze – and efforts to keep it in the UK have come to nothing
The conceptual artist and writer wasn’t afraid to stir things up, but he was also a great spotter and supporter of other people’s talent
The artist rarely showed the drawings that made his revolutionary paintings possible, but the Met is finally putting them centre stage
While most art fairs have been postponed, the Spanish stalwart is celebrating its 40th birthday in style
The movement begun by André Breton in Paris found followers all over the world, but displaying their efforts all together makes for a muddled show
