Art news daily: 4 June
The lives of John Craxton, Nikos Ghika and Patrick Leigh Fermor come under the spotlight at the British Museum
Provocative performances by Zhang Huan and Li Binyuan offer a cross-generational view of contemporary art in Beijing
In the debate surrounding the Maqdala artefacts, the significance of the individual objects is often ignored
Recent thefts from museums in England and France lay bare the thinking behind such crimes
A tribute to the American artist Robert Indiana, who has died at the age of 89
The Irish government has announced a grand investment package for the country’s culture sector. But is it too little, too late?
The joy of the Wallace Collection is that there’s always more to learn about its holdings – but its new exhibition space is welcome
Why we need agile cultural leadership to meet the challenges of a volatile world
An interview with the British artist, renowned for expressive portraits of family, friends and fellow artists
From simulants to synthetics, artificial gemstones have come a long way over the centuries
Béla Lajta was one of the most innovative architects of the early 20th century
Throne chairs have acted as seats of power for centuries – but their form and meaning has evolved
Growing disparity among dealers and gallerists is an unhealthy trend for the market as a whole
This rare plaster cast of Jean-Léon Gérôme’s popular ’Hoop Dancer’ is inspired by ancient Greek Tanagra figurines
Norman Rosenthal, Rebecca Salter, Nick Goss and Sarah Turner share their views on what sets the RA apart
The RA’s Secretary and Chief Executive traces the history of the institution’s redevelopment
The Danish artist and former geologist has died at the age of 79
The luxury brand Montblanc recently launched the 27th edition of its cultural patronage awards
Drawings and daguerreotypes on view at the Ducal Palace reveal the variety of Ruskin’s engagement with Venice
It’s time to stop using the art form to justify the attention-seeking antics of figures such as Shia LaBeouf and Kanye West
Four reliquaries by Fra Angelico have been reunited for the first time since the 19th century
Chris Ofili’s notorious ‘The Holy Virgin Mary’ goes to MoMA and the Baltimore Museum of Art updates its contemporary art collection
Despite setting a host of new auction records, the first Rockefeller Collection sale was an underwhelming event
