Baroque still lifes can be a source of serenity if the abundance of Christmas gets too much
The son of Filippo Lippi mastered the art of painting in a circular format, and this depiction of the Holy Family is one of the most magnificent examples
Amid all the gallery parties there’s plenty of remarkable art to see at this year’s edition of the fair
A spate of new fairs across the world suggests that ‘fairtigue’ is over, but perhaps we still need to slow down
In Los Angeles, Confederate monuments are getting a makeover from contemporary artists
Ceremonial enamelled swords played an important role in the courts of 19th-century India and their artistry makes them still compelling today
A tour of the painter’s 18th-century morality tales reveals the ideas that shaped the age
Glass in hand, Apollo’s wine correspondent ponders the link between wine and philosophy
The success of London’s National Gallery during a tricky time for museums is a testament to having the right people steering the ship
As the prospect of restored state support becomes ever more distant, Britain’s museums are turning to US-style fundraising. But can this benefit more than just a handful of London institutions?
For contemporary artists such as Sasha Gordon and Nayland Blake the current moment screams unease
The painter abandoned his father’s corn business to pursue his artistic training – but it was his real agricultural knowledge that set him apart from his contemporaries
At London’s venerable members’ clubs, the art on the walls can be as big of a draw as what’s for lunch
The millionaire chemist was determined to bring modern European art to the United States – and bought the best in bulk
Work by late 20th-century and contemporary Chinese artists has been throwing up surprises recently
In Amsterdam, a superstar of art-house cinema is haunting the galleries of the Eye Filmmuseum with a little help from her friends
A century ago, Alexander Tamanyan devised a startling layout for the Armenian capital. Despite changes in regime and fashion, his vision has endured
The presence of religious art at Château La Mission Haut-Brion helps this diminutive vineyard punch above its weight
How to get a glimpse behind the mask of ancient Egypt? Seek out the makers of the royal tombs and other marvels
The artist’s retrospective at the Royal Academy of Arts in London confirms the place of this strangest of contemporary painters in the canon
The mythological frescoes painted by Annibale Carracci at the Farnese family’s Roman palace are legendary in their own right
After a seven-year closure, the museum’s resistance of easy definitions of ‘Black’ art and its determination to serve the local community couldn’t be more necessary
Marla Aaron has worked with a Bavarian royal porcelain manufactory for her latest series – and the collaboration looks to be a perfect fit
The Musée d'Ennery is a hidden gem: a belle époque collection of East Asian art that is well worth the effort it requires to get in
