All the evidence suggests that the real challenge for historic properties is to present a much fuller and more complex account of the past
The painter, who enjoyed a glittering international career, was as fascinated by high society as he was by Sweden’s rural life
In a changing political climate, conversations about colonial history – and calls for action – are taking on a new urgency
From a Netflix flick about the Sutton Hoo dig to a study of women’s self-portraits – the must-see movies and a first reading list for art lovers
The actor did more than anyone to revive Shakespeare’s reputation in the 18th century – and a plethora of curious wooden relics also played their part
Plans for exhibitions and events may be up in the air, but the anniversaries they mark are fixed in the calendar
The art market, like many other business sectors, is not about to revert to its pre-pandemic appearance
Annie Morris, Sunil Gupta, Edmund de Waal and other artists reflect on what’s made them feel a little more positive this year
The painter discusses dancehalls, club music and drawing in the dark
John Betjeman’s nostalgic verse memoir was well served by its illustrators
During a residency at the gallery, the artist has made works inspired by the drama of Spanish Golden Age painting
The recent dismissal of two respected museum directors widens the gulf between the ministry of culture and the contemporary arts sector
Brilliant and charismatic, the British Museum curator was dedicated to sharing his passion for ancient Greece
This triumphant double bill brims with emotion – from the pain of loss to the pleasures of beauty
A personal guide to the playful structures has much in common with its whimsical subject
A decade after the uprisings that led to the downfall of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the clocks he loved remain
When it came to cataloguing the Royal Collection’s holdings of the Old Master, only the latest technology would do for the Prince Consort
The meaning of tens of thousands of recently discovered rock paintings in Colombia will be a hotly debated topic for many years to come
Canadian landscapes by Emily Carr and a major fresco by Tiepolo are among this month’s highlights
Whether breaching the Iron Curtain or riding pillion in her eighties, 'Madame Antonova' – director of the Pushkin Museum for 52 years – was a force to be reckoned with
Banksy has decorated a wall in Bristol with a sneeze – leading Rakewell to ponder the art of sneezing
A scholar’s 40-year quest to trace the origins of the world’s most famous length of linen makes for a gripping read
By bringing recent Black British history to life, the film-maker has also conjured up a world full of joy and anger
With many of us spending more time out-of-doors than usual this winter, it's worth remembering that the Impressionists also had to put up with numb fingers and toes
