A Holbein study of Erasmus's hand led to one user being suspended from Facebook – and he thinks there are 'dark forces' at work
An altarpiece believed to have been designed by the novelist has resurfaced in Windsor. It's an important reminder of how his architectural training informed his life's work
June's auctions see works by Moore, Saville and Picardy exceeding expectations, while several museum-worthy pieces change hands
On 2 September 1666, a fire took hold on Pudding Lane that would devastate London. As the anniversary approaches, exhibitions and events are being staged across the city
The novelist has taken aim at Grayson Perry in an interview – but does she have any idea what she's talking about?
Treasures from Castle Howard go to the Fitzwilliam Museum and Tate Britain, while US museums acquire some important modern and contemporary collections
Contemporary Chinese ink painting is the perfect middleground between the old and the new
Yale University Press in London is the world's leading art publisher. What does its recent restructuring say about the press – and about art publishing in general?
The first ever exhibition of Tsogo land pieces and a hairpin made from Zulu ivory are among the highlights at Parcours des Mondes
A round-up of this week's top art market stories, including new attributions for drawings in Brian Sewell's collection and changes in Sotheby's shareholders
When an artist has to prove in court that a painting isn't his, it's time to start asking questions about how we authenticate art
But Mexico's new museum will need to demonstrate greater curatorial independence if it's to flourish in the long-term
It's been 20 years since Taipei's National Palace Museum loaned works to the US – now's the chance to see their Chinese treasures
Sport is more popular than ever, but only a handful of contemporary artists take it seriously as a subject. It wasn't always this way...
Ghosthunters have been fishing for phantoms in a Lincolnshire museum – the latest in a long tradition of haunted museums
This is but one more example of the vulnerability of art beyond the gallery walls
Reforms to the Limbach Commission, which deals with restitution claims, are welcome – but they won't be enough
Rock art around the world is increasingly at risk of being destroyed. How can important ancient sites be better cared for?
Art can easily get forgotten in the mayhem of the city's summer programmes, but it's worth a detour to these exhibitions
Grayson Perry, restaurant critic, plus the rest of this week's art world gossip
Art News Daily : 15 August
Kubrick took an ‘infinite amount of care’ over his films. The same can't be said for this chaotic exhibition
Bill Wyman's photographs are about to go on show in London – and quite right, as the Stones have long had a love for the London gallery scene
Chris Dercon, Will Gompertz, and other art-world figures came together in Berlin for the Communicating the Museum conference
