In his posthumously published memoir, the poet recollects his life as a lover of some of the greats of the New York art scene
George Mayer-Marton was an accomplished, influential émigré artist – and his Crucifixion for the Church of the Holy Rosary in Oldham must be protected
Volunteer-run museums play a vital role in the UK’s cultural landscape – and, as they cautiously reopen, may mean more to their visitors than ever
Insular and secretive, the Murano glass industry has historically excluded women – but that may soon change
Desmond Guinness fought against the odds, and often against public opinion, to save Irish Georgian houses – and the nation will be forever in his debt
Dealers played a pivotal role in creating a demand for ancien–régime style across the Channel
A Manchester-based menswear designer has launched a shirt inspired by Lowry – and decorated with his ‘matchstick’ figures
The artist Sam Contis talks about mining a rich seam in the personal archive of Dorothea Lange, and the parallels between Lange’s work and her own photography
A meticulously researched graphic novel about the sculptor Edmonia Lewis is a suitably original tribute to the enterprising artist
On both sides of the Atlantic, museums are laying off staff in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gareth Harris and Matt Stromberg consider whether bad decisions have made the situation worse
Historic organs are appreciated as heritage assets in continental Europe – but in the UK they deserve better protection
The American artist looks back at a career firmly dedicated to painting and the possibilities of figurative art
Rakewell is lured back to childhood by the promise of Swallows and Amazons memorabilia and mischief at Windermere Jetty Museum
While live art faces severe challenges in the months ahead, it is also uniquely placed to reflect on new social realities
An engaging documentary profiles the collectors who possess – or would like to possess – paintings by the Dutch master
An exhibition dedicated to the music of the future may be too respectful of its past
A rehang of Christchurch Art Gallery’s permanent collections emphasises non-European patterns of influence
The origin of the ‘Barbus Müller’ figures has puzzled many since these distinctive sculptures surfaced in the 1930s
The ‘Prince of Painters’ has been much mythologised by art historians in the 500 years since his death
The Boijmans Museum in Rotterdam has launched a drive-thru exhibition – and it’s not the only culture you can see by car this summer, says Rakewell
Plus: Southbank Centre staff castigate management, major US museums make more staff redundant and artefacts privately restituted to Ecuador
More than 300 photographs at MoMA and an Aboriginal shield in Adelaide are among this month's highlights
Setting a brave example wasn't what Niru Ratnam had in mind when he forged ahead with plans to open his new business during the pandemic
For the avant-garde composer, mushroom-foraging was closely linked to his ideas about sound and spontaneity
