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
A group of Dutch drawings and a collection of pre-cinematic devices are among this month’s highlights
It has been a good week for outsize dogs in Turkmenistan and a huge week for good dogs in Delaware
The exciting recent discovery of a geoglyph in the Nazca desert poses many puzzles
Restoration work at the Norfolk house has uncovered fascinating evidence of its past as a Catholic stronghold – in part preserved by nesting rodents
A film about the Versailles-inspired desserts the chef makes for an event at the museum is a visual treat – albeit one with a bitter aftertaste
It might not work from the outside, but inside Plymouth’s new civic museum curators have taken a fresh approach to Plymouth’s wide-ranging collections
An expanded catalogue raisonné of the artist’s prints sheds new light on her pioneering approach to colour and composition
The duo’s wry installations uncover the realities architecture often hides – and examine how buildings can manipulate people
The conceptual artist talks about his interest in unusual materials – and in what it means to ‘run’
Rakewell reports on a remarkable fluke outside the Dutch city
In her enigmatic paintings, the California-based artist explores the gap between our bodies and how they’re perceived
Whether for grand prospects or compact residential buildings, it seems as though architects never tire of the crescent form
