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‘You don’t have to man-manage artists’ – Maro Itoje talks African art
The England rugby star is presenting an art exhibition in London exploring Africa’s contribution to world culture
As a portrait sitter, Prince Philip was also a spirited sparring partner
In 2006, Jonathan Yeo painted Prince Philip’s portrait – an invigorating if at times nerve-wracking experience
Raiders of the lost art – the Gardner heist gets the Netflix treatment
The Gardner Museum heist hasn’t been solved in 30 years – and it’s perfect fodder for a true crime documentary
Will the ‘festival of Brexit’ prove a tonic for the nation, after all?
The government’s plan for a grand national jolly has been widely lampooned – but perhaps it’s just what we need
MacKenzie Scott has given away billions with no strings attached – and it’s time arts donors followed suit
Too often arts patrons hinder the organisations they set out to help by imposing conditions on their gifts
It’s time museum leaders stopped talking to themselves – and started listening instead
They’re eager to express their support for social justice – but without listening more attentively, museum directors will never make good on their rhetoric
If shops can reopen in April, why can’t museums?
Museums in England will have to wait until May to reopen but shops, gyms and libraries are set to open in April. What’s the logic in that?
Experts confirm Edvard Munch wrote secret message on The Scream
Experts have confirmed that the writing on The Scream is in Munch’s handwriting
American museums should not be selling their art to keep the lights on
Deaccessioning rules for US museums have been relaxed to raise money for collection care – and even the Met may take advantage. It’s a slippery slope, says Thomas P. Campbell
The week in art news – head of Indianapolis Museum of Art resigns after controversial job ad
Plus: National Gallery in London launches design competition to rethink Sainsbury Wing, and more stories
What does the Brexit trade deal really mean for art businesses?
The new trading arrangements between Britain and the EU will affect how art is bought and sold – and art businesses need to wise up on them
Art businesses must get creative if they’re going to survive this crisis
Dealers and auction houses will need to think strategically as they try to weather the pandemic and its fallout
Jennifer Packer’s paintings pack a punch at the Serpentine
The artist’s powerful canvases are full of detail but never shy away from the bigger picture
A tribute to Homan Potterton (1946–2020)
As a young museum director, Homan Potterton transformed the National Gallery of Ireland’s collection – but he would resign suddenly, later gaining success as a writer
‘This is a wildflower meadow of an exhibition’ – a paean to plants at Dulwich Picture Gallery
A survey of 180 years of botanical photography proves that the art form continues to flourish
Scandi style – Anders Zorn’s visions of Sweden
The painter, who enjoyed a glittering international career, was as fascinated by high society as he was by Sweden’s rural life
The agony and the ecstasy – Tracey Emin and Edvard Munch at the RA, reviewed
This triumphant double bill brims with emotion – from the pain of loss to the pleasures of beauty
Who is responsible for heritage in outer space?
A new international agreement raises questions about what counts as cultural property in space, how it should be protected and who should do the protecting
Ottolenghi’s French fancies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
A film about the Versailles-inspired desserts the chef makes for an event at the museum is a visual treat – albeit one with a bitter aftertaste
From Buxton to the Barbican – the enduring appeal of the crescent
Whether for grand prospects or compact residential buildings, it seems as though architects never tire of the crescent form
The week in art news – Baltimore Museum of Art pulls works from controversial sale
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) withdrew paintings by Clyfford Still and Brice Marden from the Contemporary Art…
Have corporate art collections had their day?
The financial impact of Covid-19 forced British Airways to sell some of its most valuable art over the summer. Will other businesses follow suit?
Has the British Museum finally found its voice?
With new labels for some of its most contested objects the museum is engaging in an important conversation – but has it got the tone wrong?
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