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Painted as a villain – how the Tudors regarded Richard III
The latest addition to the long gallery at Hever Castle presents the Plantagenet king in the worst possible light
England’s rich heritage is writ large on its walls – and must be safeguarded
An astonishing number of historic wall paintings have survived religious upheaval, climate-related damage and the passage of time. But they need our protection
Acquisitions of the month: September 2019
This month’s highlights include a rock-crystal Venetian coffer and a once-lost watercolour by Rossetti
Your chance to own a painting by Congo the chimpanzee
Picasso and Miró were fans – now the gifted simian is getting a solo show in London. Plus other arty animals
Knight vision – how Maximilian I used the arts to bolster his brand
The emperor was no connoisseur – but he understood the power of art to paper over the cracks in his troubled reign
How the museum changed its name
What’s in a new name? For museums it can mean an expensive rebrand that doesn’t stop anyone using the old moniker
Monsters, mirrors and ruined mansions – on Büyükada island at the Istanbul Biennial
The decaying grandeur of the island makes for a beautiful setting – but it’s one that vies for attention with the art on view
Dijon’s grand old museum has a new look – and it really cuts the mustard
After a decade-long renovation, the palatial Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon can now show its masterpieces to even greater advantage
Benedict Drew’s new film gives form to the anxiety of modern life
Currently on view at the Science Gallery London, The Bad Feel Loops is a nervous, nerve-wracking piece of work
Cornering the maquette – the Swedish museum dedicated to works in progress
Founded in 1934 in Lund, southern Sweden, the Skissernas Museum of sketches, models and preparatory work offers a valuable insight into artistic projects – including those never made
Cairene conversions – the adopted identities of John Frederick Lewis
The Victorian painter certainly had a penchant for play-acting, but his depictions of Egypt remain something of an enigma
A filched finch that never really takes flight – The Goldfinch, reviewed
The film adaptation of Donna Tartt’s novel is visually enticing but unwieldy
Frieze week highlights: powerhouse publishing from Chicago and power naps in Fitzrovia
Theaster Gates in the archives and Jonathan Baldock’s four-poster bed are among the shows not to miss during Frieze Week
Beyond Frieze – what’s in store in London this week
With the British Art Fair joining 1–54, there’s more to see at this busy time than ever before
Frieze week highlights: dried cod and the crispness of Caulfield
Joseph Beuys sculptures at Bastian and Patrick Caulfield at Waddington Custot are among the shows not to miss during Frieze Week
Frieze week highlights: the Goya of Aberdeenshire and Cézanne in one piece
An exhibition of works by James Pryde and a display of new research on Cézanne are among the shows not to miss during Frieze Week
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The misplaced outrage over Damien Hirst’s dead butterflies
From sepia to rabbit skin glue – Hirst’s butterfly wings are far from the only animal products used to make art