To mark World Sleep Day, we look at four sculptures, lithographs and engravings that explore the many faces of somnolence
In Jewish tradition, Torah scrolls are often embellished with ornaments. Rarely are they as elaborate as this jewel-encrusted crown, a highlight of the V&A’s reopened Gilbert Galleries
For AXA XL, insurance is not just about protecting assets – it's about protecting the things that remind us who we are
Plus: UNESCO World Heritage sites are under threat as the conflict in the Middle East widens; and the Rijksmuseum has a new Rembrandt
Working together for more than 30 years, this quartet of artists’ idea of a studio is an experimental as their art
The longest-running art biennial in the United States takes the temperature of the contemporary scene
Whistlejacket isn’t the only rearing horse Stubbs painted. A rarely seen bay is coming to keep him company at the National Gallery in London this spring
Credited with healing powers and a high moral code, the mythological beast has always been in the upper echelon of imaginary animals, as a show at the Musée de Cluny proves
The frescoes of Fra Angelico made a particularly strong impression on the Abstract Expressionist, argues the Palazzo Strozzi’s new show
To commemorate the death of Franz Marc 110 years ago this week, we look at four artworks that capture the essence of creatures great and small
