The wooden horned head is now believed to be by an unknown artist. Questions over its attribution to Gauguin were examined in Apollo in 2009, in an article republished in full here
Art news daily: 31 January
At the recent Rome derby, the Stadio Olimpico was transformed in the Sistine Chapel (sort of)
An attempt to steal the Magna Carta prompts Rakewell to wonder whether there is such a thing as a public-spirited heist
The Estorick Collection presents a rare exhibition of works by the Italian painter with a passion for planes
Art news daily: 30 January
The Princes Czartoryski Museum in Kraków has reopened after a decade of controversies and delays
Art news daily: 29 January
The much-loved art collector has died at the age of 91. She discussed her passion for the Old Masters in Apollo in 2011, in an interview republished in full here
A 14th-century sketch by a travelling friar is now thought to be the earliest known drawing of the city
The Marquess of Stafford’s noble endeavour gave the public a taste of what a national collection might look like
Art news daily: 28 January
The artist talks to Gabrielle Schwarz about how an upbringing in Egypt has shaped his work exploring gender, queer desire, politics and power
The designer was born into the Arts and Crafts movement, but her achievements speak for themselves
Art news daily: 27 January
From casual cafes to fine dining – the eating options at a museum can tell us a great deal about how it sees itself
What effect do contemporary artists have on the environment – and should this affect what we think about their work?
While the paintings are astonishing, the notebooks and sketches really draw you in
Henry Cole had the art of the museum cafe down to a tee. Oh for his veal cutlets!
Was the Chancellor of the Exchequer channelling an infamous fictional spin-doctor when he agreed to be interviewed in a Westminster cafe?
The reunited fragments of a bowl in Bolton Museum can tell us a lot about the longstanding British enthusiasm for ancient Egypt
Art news daily: 24 January
From Fauvist paintings to fragments of the Berlin Wall – highlights of the 2020 edition of the fair
The Church of England may be one of the UK’s biggest landowners, but surprisingly little of its wealth is spent on the historic buildings in its care
