The Scottish painter’s openness to developments in modern art led him to adopt a remarkable number of styles in the course of a long career
The artist did his best to destroy any traces of his work as a designer, but the little that survives offers new perspectives on his art
Some of the major galleries are cutting public-facing jobs, but making their physical and virtual sites less approachable could have unintended consequences
This dynamic young wine producer was quick to become a corking success – and is making sure artists from the region are in on the fun
James Trotman, who coaches Britain’s current #1 tennis player, talks to Apollo about his love of modern British painting and why art and tennis are a good match
The printed, patterned cloth called toile de Jouy was at its height of its popularity in the 18th century, but still delights today
Plus: Staff at the Noguchi Museum stage a walk-out over its dress code; and Alain Delon (1935–2024)
PETA is throwing shade at the paint company Farrow & Ball for its use of vegan-unfriendly paint names, but coming up with terms for colours is easier said than done
At the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, the contemplative Korean sculptor gets his first ever solo show in Australia
French ceramicists embraced japonisme with open arms, as an exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art demonstrates
An exhibition in Basel shows how the Russian-born German artist Walter Spies helped shape the art of Bali after moving to the island in the 1920s
The American artist grapples with history, politics and the natural world through large-scale hyperrealist drawings in Vienna
From pastime to political posturing, ice hockey has always brought out the risk-taking spirit of the Czechs
Creating the sets for plays at the National Theatre, the Barbican and the Royal Court is no mean feat. The German-born set designer speaks to Apollo about how she works her magic
By combining Gothic typefaces with avant-garde illustrations, the little-known Rampant Lions Press broke new ground for publishing in the 20th century
The Hungarian architect with a penchant for the fantastical left behind a series of highly provocative buildings
This year’s edition of the Venice Biennale points to and even reinforces the growing interest of collectors
The renovated Fondation Bemberg in Toulouse is a fitting home for its founder’s eclectic art collection
The Australian artist who has questioned the representation of women for decades now takes a playful and pointed look at her younger and older selves
The Italian artist had no shortage of spirited designs for corporate brewers and distillers keen to convey the essence of their products
Plus: the British Museum admits that it broke the law; and Kasper König (1943–2024)
At the Museum Rietberg, an exhibition of objects looted by the British after they invaded Benin City in 1897 asks difficult questions about restitution – but also celebrates the historic kingdom’s rich artistic heritage
An exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins Museum shows how early photographers staged scenes with drama, humour and an eye for composition
