A 17th-century fresco by Giacinto Platania in Catania’s cathedral captures an eruption that lasted for 122 days
Ana María Bresciani of the Munchmuseet explains how Edvard Munch turned the canteen of an Oslo chocolate factory into a de facto gallery of modern art
This snapshot of contemporary American art is undoubtedly messy and unintentionally revealing
An 18th-century gathering was nothing without a table full of roast hare, yellowhammer pies and truffle-stuffed turkeys
Will Wiles applauds the witty cartoons of Alan Dunn, a keen observer of architectural modishness
The market for furniture by mid-century designers is as sturdy as a Jean Prouvé table or a hippo-cum-drinks cabinet by the Lalannes
The artist’s love of gold and other metallic pigments shines through in his paintings, from his interest in Japanese lacquers to the very titles of his work
A series of works by the artist coming to auction give greater insight into his meteoric rise
As New York edition of TEFAF celebrates its first decade, galleries will be bringing works with a modern and decorative edge to the Park Avenue Armory this month
The fair has never been more international, but many of its pleasures are rooted in its links with the local art scene
‘Fountain’ is perhaps the most famous artwork of the 20th century, but its creator’s intentions are still endlessly debated
The Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, an offbeat gem of the city’s arts scene, faces an uncertain future along with many other organisations
Online sales were hailed as the future of the market but most buyers still prefer brick-and-mortar sales
The artist’s work is guided by a deep appreciation of the rhythms of the natural world. Ahead of his presentation at the Venice Biennale in the Canadian Pavilion, he talks about how he has grown as an artist
The Met presents a new side of the Old Master by highlighting the influence of women on his work
The architects of Britain and Ireland’s best-loved buildings have received a good deal of attention, but what about the men who made them?
The world’s most visited museum has been in the headlines in recent months, but the origins of its malaise go back a long way
The vineyard in Provence has become famous for its art and architecture, but making great wine is still its raison d’être
At Tate Britain, the artist’s ability to draw us in while keeping us at a distance – all in a single painting – is on full display
In praise of the artist as a flag-bearer for a particular kind of inscrutable, elegant painting
Thomas Laqueur’s treat of a book tracks how dogs have been represented in art and what they represent in life
A former slaughterhouse is home to the city’s newest museum and it’s just the first step in creating a new cultural district
For Benjamin Markovits, a Cornish scene by Michael Canney hits the sweet spot between figuration and abstraction
The name Eames is synonymous with the famous lounge chair they designed, but they were also interested in the big questions about how to build and how to live
