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
The cultural legacy of Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant and co. is undeniable but, with the design, fashion, art and literary worlds forever ‘rediscovering’ them, perhaps it’s time to move on
An exhibition in Vienna confirms the baroque artist’s status as a great painter
After a gloomy few years, promising auction results and some exciting upcoming sales suggest that the market could be on the road to recovery
The city-wide event, now in its 28th year, is still serving up surprises for collectors, scholars and enthusiasts alike
Pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries are incredibly varied and there are bargains to be had
Manuel Mujica Lainez's riddling novel is haunted by more than the stony monsters of its narrator's beloved sculpture park
Puffing away is definitely deleterious to your health, but it can still be a ripe subject for art
The artist’s idyllic vision of his garden in Kent looks an even more tempting retreat in today’s troubled world
In ‘Black Atlas’, the artist gives the Aby Warburg’s innovative approach to art history a powerful new purpose
Although not usually associated with Asian art, Morgan kept this work of Qing-dynasty porcelain next to his desk in his private library
A purpose-built home for the university’s vast permanent collection built up over 275 years passes with honours
