On 2 September 1666, a fire took hold on Pudding Lane that would devastate London. As the anniversary approaches, exhibitions and events are being staged across the city
Art News Daily : 30 August
Yale University Press in London is the world's leading art publisher. What does its recent restructuring say about the press – and about art publishing in general?
Tom Thomson's sketching trips in the wilderness changed the course of Canadian art, but also claimed his life
This is the first time the prison has been opened to the public – and it's an ambitious feat
When an artist has to prove in court that a painting isn't his, it's time to start asking questions about how we authenticate art
It's been a month of pop/art collaborations, including Frank Ocean's foray into art publishing, and Madonna's tempting invitation to Art Basel Miami
How contemplating historic art can change the way people think about contemporary society – and about themselves
Art News Daily : 23 August
Public collections need eloquent and passionate defenders if they are to thrive in today's tough climate
Sport is more popular than ever, but only a handful of contemporary artists take it seriously as a subject. It wasn't always this way...
Reforms to the Limbach Commission, which deals with restitution claims, are welcome – but they won't be enough
Art can easily get forgotten in the mayhem of the city's summer programmes, but it's worth a detour to these exhibitions
Art students these days are more likely to keep a blog than a sketchbook. The British Museum's touring exhibition of historic drawings seeks to change that
Bill Wyman's photographs are about to go on show in London – and quite right, as the Stones have long had a love for the London gallery scene
The project needs to follow historical examples if it is to avoid the shambles of the Millennium Experience
The presenter's hunt for Van Gogh's missing ear has been packaged like a thriller
Brasília is a failed, sterile city. It's time that Rio became the capital of Brazil again
Clinton trumps her rival when it comes to backing the arts, but she may not be so keen on her recent appearance in a Melbourne mural
The writer has deployed the deadpan satirical streak that runs through his novels to defy the rules of contemporary art
English Heritage wants jousting to be recognised as an Olympic sport – but perhaps it's a more complicated activity altogether?
The Games have always been accompanied by some terrible art. Can Rio buck the trend?
The Mexican artist discusses his work, his experimental education and the importance of tools, as his solo exhibition opens at Fruitmarket Gallery
The combination of climate change and apathy is a perfect storm for cultural sites around the world
