On the Grand Canal, this crumbling Venetian palazzo has been given a new lease of life
The Palazzo Vendramin Grimani has opened with a display that reunites some of the paintings it was once home to – plus a helping of contemporary art
Naked positions – Mary Beard’s Shock of the Nude, reviewed
The BBC programme takes a playful look at changing attitudes to nudity in art – from Michelangelo’s David to modern life drawing
Glass act – inside the Danish museum devoted to studio glass
The Glasmuseet in Ebeltoft has a significant collection of works donated by artists from around the world
Does glassmaking make good television? ‘Blown Away’, reviewed
A new series makes the most of the spectacle that is glass-blowing in action – and adds a competitive element
Hedonism in Herculaneum – a guide to good living in a luxurious Roman villa
The Villa dei Papiri gives us a glimpse into the world of a Roman statesman and his interest in Epicurean philosophy
In his shiny surfaces, Jeff Koons reflects the vanity of our age
From ancient art to Old Masters, Koons’ engagement with history is only skin deep – and that’s the point
How Mario Bellini is breathing new life into Venetian glass
In his experimental collaborations with the historic Venini factory, the artist reveals the true versatility of glass
The Design Museum Zurich gets a stylish makeover
The refurbished museum is filled with fascinating objects from New Wave typography to a Swiss railway clock
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The loss of the National Glass Centre would be a shattering blow
At once a local treasure and world-class hub, the Sunderland institution will close if funds cannot quickly be found