If galleries and institutions want to grow their visitor numbers, they need to add style to their substance
Susanna Berger’s new book makes a sound argument for the tricksiness of Catholic architecture in 17th-century Rome
Though the architect himself is a controversial figure, his commercial interiors are the epitome of the emerging modern metropolis
Best known for his horrifying tales of the supernatural, the author was inspired by his work as a medievalist and the spookiness of antique objects
Buyers of Glenrothes’ 51-year-aged whisky have to hammer away at its casing before they can start drinking
The artist’s immaculate paintings of cakes, deli counters and pinball machines are in fact odes to imperfection
Violent protests marred the opening of the first exhibition at the new museum in Benin City – and too many people seem to have ignored the warning signs
The transformation of the Musée des Augustins has brought this former convent into the modern age
Francis Haskell and Nicholas Penny’s landmark history of the afterlife of classical sculpture has been refreshed to give it even more longevity
‘Comrades in Art’ is a timely and provocative account of the role of art in the age of tyranny
Computers and conceptual art haven’t killed more traditional forms of expertise and appreciation yet
The best way of appreciating Carpaccio’s work is to treat his paintings like Venice itself – to meander through them and bathe in their elusiveness
Ruth Ellis, Diana Dors, Barbara Windsor and Pauline Boty star in Lynda Nead’s fascinating study of the blonde in British culture
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
