There were many ways to ward off danger in ancient Assyria – and some of them were carved into stone
William Powell Frith’s panoramic view of the Summer Exhibition is up for sale – for the first time since its debut at the RA in 1883
Demonic forces make their presence felt in this horror film set in the art world
Norman Foster’s expansion of the museum in West Palm Beach has been unveiled – and the institution’s new look is enticingly offbeat
Thomas Marks talks to Jonathan T.D. Neil from Sotheby’s Institute of Art about LA’s rapidly expanding art scene – and whether it’s sustainable
A 19th-century artist spent decades creating this remarkable pomological collection
A new biography of the Bauhaus artist and teacher shows that his influence can still be felt today
Two new films pay tribute to avant-garde cultural figures, from Gertrude Stein to Pauline Oliveros
An abandoned art deco swimming pool is now a museum of art and industry
The Brotherhood loomed large in the poet’s life, but she was careful to carve out her own creative space
A medieval book coffer and a painting by Rembrandt’s teacher are among the top recent museum acquisitions
The trailblazing artist talks about feminism, optimism, and the importance of doing your own thing
The Royal Academy offers a rare chance to see some of Michelangelo’s best drawings, but Viola’s videos are something of a distraction
Work by post-Independence artists is increasingly hard to find, with prices surging – in India and abroad
From pre-Colombian ornaments to a McQueen bodysuit, the Met’s jewellery collection is a sight to behold
The Venetian painter was overshadowed by Titian in his day, but his subtle portraits have a very modern appeal
The Egyptian pyramids were originally covered in smooth white limestone – as a casing stone now in Scotland shows
The Great Pompeii Project’s restoration of the site has led to a stream of exciting discoveries
Le Corbusier once told the Romanian-American cartoonist that he drew ‘like a king’
The ceramic artist is showing her own work alongside historic pieces from all over the world
The Bowes Museum looks at how art dealers have shaped museum collections
Are volunteer board members a useful source of good will and money, or do they tie museums to the whims of the wealthy?
The recent discovery of a temple of the Aztec ‘Flayed Lord’ has revived myths about human sacrifice
A year in celebration of the Spanish baroque painter in Seville has made a clear case for his talent and influence
