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
Art news daily: 4 February
The Royal Academy offers a rare chance to see some of Michelangelo’s best drawings, but Viola’s videos are something of a distraction
From pre-Colombian ornaments to a McQueen bodysuit, the Met’s jewellery collection is a sight to behold
The Great Pompeii Project’s restoration of the site has led to a stream of exciting discoveries
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
The government has pledged £20m of investment in five regions – but cultural institutions are unlikely to be better off than before
Pairing the Abstract Expressionist’s work with that of her longtime partner Jean-Paul Riopelle makes it clear she was the greater artist
The artist’s portraits of his household are more spontaneous than his commercial work
The renowned American potter believed simplicity, beauty, and affordability were of paramount importance
A Midwestern epic painting and minimalist marvels were among the top works to enter museum collections last month
Gabrielle Schwarz talks to the critic and scholar Erika Balsom about her experience working between the worlds of art and cinema
Drawing, video, sculpture and performance – no medium is out of bounds for the titan of American art
The major architectural events to look out for in 2019, from museums in Hollywood and Qatar to office buildings in London
The National Museum of Qatar and a centre for street art are among the institutions opening next year
An overheated global art market seems to be showing signs of strain
Fernand Khnopff was among the most original artists of the fin-de-siècle – but his dreamlike images are unmistakably Belgian
The museum, which reopened in October after six years, stands as a symbol of the country’s hopes for recovery
Never Look Away is based on the life of the great German artist – but it doesn’t do justice to his work
From Calder to Kusama, modern and contemporary artists have created many different versions of kinetic art
In praise of the Camden Town painter’s bold brushwork and daring draughtsmanship
Many artists take themes such as migration, climate change, and human rights as their subjects, but what are they actually doing with them?
A major collection of Swiss art and an early Dutch genre painting are among this month’s top acquisitions
