After years of being profoundly unfashionable, one of the most important British figurative painters of the 20th century is ripe for reappraisal
An exhibition at Pallant House Gallery makes clear how serious the British artist was and how seriously underrated he has been
From the Comédie Française to the National Gallery, the documentarian’s portraits reveal the painstaking work that goes into creative expression
The sixth edition of the event is full of compelling work, but its practical shortcomings need to be addressed – the artists deserve better
Since 1956, the New York institution has fostered cross-cultural understanding, equipped with a collection of masterpieces assembled by its founder, John D. Rockefeller III
In his ‘Lamentation over the Dead Christ’, the painter’s attention to detail heightens the contrast between life and death
Niccolò dell’Arca's terracotta sculpture depicting the lamentation of Christ captures the mixed emotions wrapped up in grief
Alexis Soyer was in his time the most celebrated chef in London – and paintings by his wife, Emma, are ripe for rediscovery
At La Motte vineyard, landscapes by J.H. Pierneef are at one with the surrounding terrain
The annual event may last only a week or so, but its mission is to champion Asian art all year round
The siblings who were at the centre of high Victorian culture are being brought vividly back to life at the Watts Gallery
A new biography celebrates the brilliance of the artist who shaped our image of the Tudors
The Mallorca-based artist talks to Apollo about moving between painting and ceramics to translate his ideas into images
A year on from the fires that devastated southern California, the commercial scene is still down but not out
Antonio Gaudi’s masterpiece is nearing completion a century after the architect’s death
Jorge and Darlene Pérez are committed to sharing their collection of modern and contemporary art with institutions around the world
With the help of Edmund de Waal, an exhibition at the Hepworth Wakefield brings out the Danish polymath’s playful side
In praise of the late-career artists, Joan Semmel and Caroline Coon among them, who keep on painting their own bodies
Demand for the best paintings of the city shows no sign of sinking, but some artists have a more buoyant market than others
While the architect’s approach to restoring France’s medieval buildings remains controversial, his many and varied talents are still utterly awe-inspiring
The painter’s enigmatic scene has inspired poems by Auden, William Carlos Williams and many others
The fine art fair’s continued success lies in its dedication to high-quality art rather than glitz
Exploring the history of the period through objects reveals the extent to which art underwent a revolution
The History Faculty Building in Cambridge, completed in 1968, is hard to love. But love it Will Wiles, a former student, does
