On the tercentenary of his birth, Thomas Chippendale still exercises a unique hold on the market for British furniture
Kate Flint’s history of flash photography highlights the uses of a technology many practitioners have mixed feelings about
This catalogue of Florentine works in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich sets a new standard
The Massachusetts institution is a small museum with a world-class collection – and it may even have a Leonardo
The artist’s collection of Japanese prints gave him a new way of seeing the world
In a global art world, Germany’s high VAT rate is holding its artists and collectors back
Kandy should be prouder of the pioneering architect, who instigated the idea of 'regional modernism'
Luxury, glamour and romance abound in the V&A’s celebration of the heyday of sea travel
Despite its name, the London-based photography collection is far from being all about war
Christiane Baumgartner uses the very traditional medium of the woodcut to capture the complexity of the modern world
The architect was once best known for his neoclassical buildings, but his reputation now rests on the glasshouses at Kew Gardens
With the culture sector increasingly relying on philanthropic giving, the role of the donor may merit greater scrutiny
Janna Graham and Niru Ratnam weigh in on whether curating is something that can, or should, be taught
The artist’s time in the French capital was not a success, but it formed his thinking about words and pictures
Do Kim Jong-Un and Donald Trump's share a taste in interior design? Plus Russell Crowe's divorce auction and Damien Hirst on an Australian beach.
The 5Pointz case sets a new standard for artists seeking to assert their moral rights
The artist’s changing relationship to consumer culture can make it difficult to interpret his work
How Sylvia Pankhurst designed the movement that won women the vote
How did the first viewers of ‘Hylas and the Nymphs’ interpret the painting?
Recent debates over the art of Chuck Close, Balthus, and others remind us of the intertwined nature of ethics and aesthetics
The finest additions to public collections this month include a crop of modern European artworks, from Munch to Mondrian
The 1000-year-old embroidery will have to move while its French home undergoes renovations, but should it be coming to the UK?
After a major refurbishment, Kettle’s Yard is reopening – but it remains true to the spirit of its founder, Jim Ede
As the popularity of recent shows proves, Paris is ready for a permanent space devoted to Byzantine art and its influence
