The artist talks to Apollo about sifting through the museum’s collection to piece together how mental disorders were experienced and treated in the 19th century
In Paris, the American writer and her siblings were early patrons of the likes of Matisse and Picasso, making their Left Bank apartment a magnet for art lovers
Now in its third year, the London fair blends fine art with a festival atmosphere that suits the season
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In her depictions of the human form, the artist pushes paint to its limits, explains Sarah Howgate of the National Portrait Gallery in London
The artist left behind thousands of drawings when he died at the age of 37, and some of the loveliest examples can be seen at the British Museum
As the Royal Observatory in Greenwich celebrates its 350th anniversary, we look at four artworks that embody our age-old fascination with the heavens
Whether it’s a plush sofa or a severe slab of wood, the choices museums make about seating matter much more than we think
The idealised nude figure has an unshakeable place in art history, but artists have also turned their gaze to their own imperfect bodies
The European Fine Art Fair plays a prominent role in the ‘Sex and the City’ sequel’s latest season, but its workings have left Rakewell scratching his head
In his designs for stained glass the artist found his perfect medium, taking a modern approach to an age-old form
In this stylish polemic, the artist Hito Steyerl casts AI image-making as bland at best and exploitative at worst
The Duke of Richmond has been filling the grounds of his Sussex estate with sculpture, and the results are a breath of fresh air
A French furniture-forger has been convicted for his role in a major scam, but there’s no denying that he has an excellent nickname
Painters have long distorted the human body to convey the anguish, confusion and melancholy that can lie beneath the skin
The historian of 18th- and early 19th-century art combined a deep love of objects with an equally deep love of ideas
Hiroshige’s playful prints conjure the landscapes of 19th-century Japan in jewel-like tones
In her inventive works, the late American artist sought to blur the boundaries between herself and her characters, both real and imagined
The four Scottish Colourists brought a much-needed verve to British art, although their avant-garde credentials can be overstated
With a slew of new projects and major government investment, the Emirati art scene is having a moment. This time, it looks set to last
The Virgin Queen was not known for her cookery skills, so why was she often painted holding a sieve?
Chardin’s luscious still life of fruit and Guercino’s commanding King David are among last month’s most significant museum acquisitions
To celebrate World Oceans Day, we dive into four artworks that celebrate the blue planet’s beauty, biodiversity and bottomless capacity for artistic inspiration
Housed in Louis Kahn’s last building, the newly spruced-up Yale Center for British Art reframes Paul Mellon’s collection
