An exhibition of photographs, posters and protest objects shows the absurd side of the Cold War as well as the terror
From penitent saint to salacious sinner, the biblical figure has worn a number of different guises in art through the ages
Scenes of rowdy bars and tipsy revellers in the 20th century show a world that is both alien and comfortingly familiar
Sarah Moss returns to a Pre-Raphaelite painting that made a lasting impression on her when she was a teenager
Modern Italian artists rub shoulders with Old Masters including Titian and Bronzino at the Biennale Internazionale dell’Antiquariato in Florence (BIAF)
The Italian modernist who was at his most creative working in historic settings left behind an intensely individual legacy
Spanning several continents and 13,000 years of graphic art, Susan Owens’s new book outlines the many reasons why artists have always been drawn to drawing
Sarah Purser’s reputation faded after her death, but an exhibition at the Hugh Lane in Dublin is putting her back in the frame
The BT Tower floats above the city, a reminder of 1960s optimism and a faith in technology that is in short supply today
The veteran sherry-makers at Bodegas Tradición in Cádiz may have perfected their craft, but the winery’s collection of paintings by great Spanish artists is no less impressive
The mystery surrounding the meaning of an allegorical painting by Dosso Dossi may be precisely its point, explains the curator Pierre Curie
Despite what is widely regarded as a lucky escape in July’s elections, further challenges may well lie on the horizon
The British Surrealist’s colourful account of a long and eventful career is back in print, and her deep commitment to her work couldn’t be clearer
When Jonathan Lethem picked up an innocuous old painting of a cormorant for $50, he didn’t know it would become a companion for life
Kevin Dumouchelle of the National Museum of African Art explains what a fearsome 19th-century ceremonial mask meant to its makers in Côte d’Ivoire
The Paris event celebrating art from around the world returns this autumn with a new focus on modern and contemporary work
Recent conservation efforts have led to new discoveries of stunning interiors and wall paintings that also tell us more about everyday life in the city
When it comes to conjuring the uncanny atmosphere and impossible logic of dreams, the Czech film-maker has few equals
A new report by Historic England claims that investing in heritage will boost the economies of struggling English towns – but how reliable are the means of measurement?
Hettie Judah considers how artists such as Tracey Emin and Kiki Smith have represented the sacred bond between women and their cats
This dynamic young wine producer was quick to become a corking success – and is making sure artists from the region are in on the fun
The printed, patterned cloth called toile de Jouy was at its height of its popularity in the 18th century, but still delights today
Creating the sets for plays at the National Theatre, the Barbican and the Royal Court is no mean feat. The German-born set designer speaks to Apollo about how she works her magic
The Hungarian architect with a penchant for the fantastical left behind a series of highly provocative buildings
