Al Faqi's trial for alleged destruction in Timbuktu is a humanitarian issue: the art is incidental
Reconstructing the lost Florentine church of San Pier Maggiore
The long lost Charter of the Society of Artists has been found in a box of 'Artists' Memorabilia'
News that a city in Ukraine has encased a statue of Vladimir Lenin inside an effigy of Darth Vader has brought much mirth to sci-fi geeks across the globe
Could a little controversy be a good thing?
Can a small museum in a Suffolk market town become a major centre for the study of the artist’s work?
As ISIS destroys the site, these items are more important than ever
The complicated truth behind optimistic media reports
The MP for North Islington is that rare thing at Westminster, a politician who is actually interested in the arts
Is there a case for teaching art history in all schools?
BALTIC's new director will need to bring fresh ideas to the region as economic pressures increase
We ask a legal expert for their advice to concerned collectors
There is no resisting fashion when it comes to places in which to drink
Essays, politics and public anger can only go so far: humour helps too
In the face of targeted metal, stone and art theft, many churches see no option but to lock their doors
There's been global concern over the fate of Palmyra after ISIS seized the site. Why are its ancient ruins so significant?
We have a few ideas...
Evan Moffitt on the artist's legacy and his final creation, 'Ode to Santos Dumont', at LACMA
To be honest, the art world bats barely an eyelash at this ‘new’ development
Max Hollein discusses the challenges and rewards of running not one, but three, institutions
John Curtis on the loss of Iraq's unique cultural heritage
Move should improve the museum and protect Smithfield fabric
The imbalance seems historically ingrained. But surely museums could do more to explain it
