The Venetian pastellist Rosalba Carriera once described the work as ‘the most beautiful pastel ever seen’
The Victorian artist’s otherworldly visions have long been misunderstood
In his experimental collaborations with the historic Venini factory, the artist reveals the true versatility of glass
A vast price is expected for this rare work by the Song-dynasty polymath Su Shi – billed as China’s Leonardo
Your chance to win ‘Drawing Architecture’ by Helen Thomas (Phaidon)
The 57th edition of the exhibition in Pittsburgh is a truly international affair
The artist and designer sought to craft a distinct national style, but he also had much in common with the British
Drawing on sources from Balzac to Disney, Rego’s pictures hint at narratives filled with mystery
For four years, exhibitions and events throughout the UK have explored the art of remembrance – with varying results
The image of the penniless artist is an economic reality for many. Now some organisations are fighting for change
The works produced in Germany’s interwar period reflect the turbulence of a decade marked by trauma, hope and crisis
Major Native American and contemporary Austrian art collections are among this month’s top museum acquisitions
An ancient cow’s heart and a witches’ ladder are among the intriguing objects in this exploration of magical thinking
Plans for a rooftop bar at the Royal Festival Hall have thankfully been scrapped, but questions remain over the stewardship of the Southbank centre
An unreal city of the the artist’s spherical structures has sprouted at the Pirelli HangarBicocca in Milan
Advances in digital imaging are revolutionising the study of art history
In the last decade some exceptional pieces have sold for six-figure sums, but lacquerware is still good value for money
Throughout his career White devoted his talent to celebrating the lives of other black Americans
The painter discusses her many influences and sources of inspiration, from the Old Masters to the YBAs
The artist takes the story of Cassandra and turns the doomed Trojan seer into a figure for our times
Apollo presents the winners of this year's Asian Art in London Art Awards
The 18th-century painter’s depictions of servants paused at work raise questions about the nature of attention
Your chance to win Hilma af Klint: Notes and Methods by Christine Burgin (ed.)
Preview highlights from the sixth edition of the fair in Turin, which takes its premise from a sci-fi novel by Chad Oliver
