All the world’s a set for the director’s films, according to an enjoyably idiosyncratic travel guide
This career-spanning survey presents an artist whose work consistently teeters between the absurd and the poetic
Replicas and reconstructions are often regarded as inauthentic, but what does authenticity mean in the case of a building?
The sacred mountainside site of Nikko comprises both Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines – many of which have been restored to their 17th-century splendour
The collecting of women has often been regarded as mere shopping, but the efforts of both princesses and professional artists are now receiving their rightful dues
A cameo in the BBC’s His Dark Materials adaptation leads Rakewell to reflect on other fictional appearances of the museum over the years
A new study examines the 18th-century artist's pioneering use of pastel and her capacity for self-promotion
Jacques Le Moyne’s intricate depictions of flowers and herbs were a pioneering contribution to the field of botanical illustration
Two welcome volumes survey how the movement made its mark on religious buildings across the UK
Only one of the artist’s celebrated night scenes remains in private hands – and it comes to auction at Lempertz in Cologne next month
Kettle’s Yard shows off its unrivalled collection of work by the mariner-turned-painter, for whom every boat had ‘a beautiful soul shaped like a fish’
The globe-trotting Dutch photographer was always on the lookout for a good picture – and took some 100,000 of them
A new cookbook may inspire you to make Cullen skink with Douglas Gordon or Ming Wong’s congee with canned fish
A new international agreement raises questions about what counts as cultural property in space, how it should be protected and who should do the protecting
Caroline Campbell and Michael Prodger consider the particular forms of escape that historic paintings can offer in uncertain times
The invention of the modern bicycle in 1885 led to a whirl of enthusiasm for racing these new machines – and artists were swept up in the craze
The writer and curator discusses his latest project at Art Abu Dhabi and how the contemporary art scene in Africa has changed in recent years
The streets may be paved with commemorative plaques, but plans to convert 15 Usher’s Island into a hostel betray the city’s misplaced priorities
A sound installation by the Istanbul-based artist Cevdet Erek draws on the complex history of the ancient monument
Diana Darke’s new book makes the case for the widespread influence of Islamic architecture on European buildings. But how convincing are her claims?
An auction in Paris of a prominent Tunisian family’s heirlooms was stopped earlier this year, but the country’s heritage still needs better protection
The pioneering advocate for women’s rights has inspired many attempts to catch her likeness and spirit – but what can these portraits tell us about her legacy?
A documentary directed by her daughter sets out just why the collector and philanthropist is beloved by so many
