The Irish castle owned by the Dukes of Devonshire has had its fair share of vicissitudes, from sieges to extensive redecorations
Les Plaisirs du bal is a masterpiece set apart by its meticulous, poetic handling of light and shade
The Norwegian monarch may be the subject of Warhol silkscreens, but when it comes to collecting she looks much closer to home
A growing appreciation of ancient American art and tougher rules surrounding its export have reshaped the market
The artist’s elegant kinetic contraptions remind us that humans are more mechanical than we like to think
The grain originated in pre-Columbian Mexico but became so highly prized in Italy that it made its way into paintings, plays and more
The Paris event presenting art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas has plenty of the kind of sculptures that are increasingly prized
The artist’s vivid paintings seem abstract, but are in fact intricate pieces of storytelling about her Aboriginal community
Apollo talks to the Canadian artist whose enigmatic sculptures, collages and silent videos encourage viewers to think for themselves
The architect’s Gothic Revival masterpieces were sought after by some of the most successful Americans of the day
From copious writings to portraits, decorative arts and more, the monarch left behind a rich cultural legacy
A retrospective of the artist’s distinctive portraits of Black Americans has taken on a new urgency
A strong edition of London Gallery Weekend in June suggests that the city may be a little down – but it is far from out
As parts of historic houses are refurbished, removed and replaced, the question of authenticity arises
An insightful book looks at the homes Jewish families created for themselves as they joined the land-owning classes
At Donum Estate in California, sculptures by the likes of Ai Weiwei and Tracey Emin complement the pleasures of the vine
The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza takes visitors on a magnificent tour through 5,000 years of history
Plus: Vancouver Art Gallery lays off 30 staff, Xavier F. Salomon is new director of Gulbenkian Museum, and Ostend City Council cancels Hew Locke commission
As the art of the Gilded Age undergoes a revival, what does this say about our own hopes and fears?
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have had to move their wedding reception to the Arsenale after a protest group threatened to fill the canal with crocodiles
The magazine rang in its 100th anniversary at the National Gallery with more than 100 artists, museum directors, curators, art historians and dealers
Stellan Skarsgård’s art dealer/spymaster in ‘Andor’ is perfectly placed to see the inner workings of empire
The French painter was full of compassion for the downtrodden – and had a fair bit of sympathy for the devil, too
Throughout the 20th century, artists experimented with colour to put scientific principles into practice – and in doing so, refracted reality itself
