A new series on BBC Radio 3 delves into the notorious life of Benvenuto Cellini – and it's a binge-worthy Renaissance thriller, Christina Faraday writes
The V&A says it’s protecting the jobs of librarians (for now), but the fate of the greatest art library in the UK remains uncertain
Christopher Monkhouse transformed the decorative arts holdings at major museums in Providence, Minneapolis and Chicago, and built his own remarkable collections of books and drawings – and friends
There’s a healthy tradition of art to challenge vaccine sceptics – from satirical cartoons to contemporary sculptures
Plans to sink a dual carriageway beneath Stonehenge have been heavily criticised – but the tunnel will improve our experience of the site, writes Timothy Darvill
Former arts minister Ed Vaizey and leading culture writer Charlotte Higgins on whether the government should be doing more for the hard-hit arts sector
Daft Punk weren’t always robots – but it’s how they’ll be remembered
Museums in England will have to wait until May to reopen but shops, gyms and libraries are set to open in April. What’s the logic in that?
Deaccessioning rules for US museums have been relaxed to raise money for collection care – and even the Met may take advantage. It’s a slippery slope, says Thomas P. Campbell
The latest mummy to go through a CT scanner is Seqenenre Tao II – and researchers are now convinced that he died in a grisly execution ceremony
It's no bad thing for the government to sit down with museum directors, says Charles Saumarez Smith, but imposing its own version of history is another matter
The Dutch government’s pledge to return artefacts stolen from former colonies is the first step in a long process, writes Sally Price
From princes to plutocrats, the super-rich have rarely had the power to resist Fabergé’s fabulous baubles
Funding for archaeology has been slashed by the UK government – and it’s a moronic mistake
Reports of atrocities in the Ethiopian region include the targeting of Tigray’s unparallelled cultural treasures
In our pandemic-stricken world, vast, crowd-pleasing exhibitions are out of the question for museums. But will sell-out shows ever return?
What do decades of neglect look like? For the Houses of Parliament, a repair bill upwards of £12 billion
With lockdown boredom well and truly setting in, it’s time to stick the kids – with their crayons – in front of a museum website
Childe Hassam’s rain-soaked flags have hung in the White House before, but next to Joe Biden's desk they feel more fitting than ever
The new administration is better disposed to the arts, but that doesn’t mean there’ll be more federal funding
The UK government’s proposal to protect every monument in sight is a kneejerk response that will have ridiculous consequences
The inauguration of Joe Biden as president marks a new chapter, but it won’t wipe out the ugly scenes of the storming of Congress
The work is central to the identity of the cash-strapped school
All the evidence suggests that the real challenge for historic properties is to present a much fuller and more complex account of the past
For the future of scholarship, the National Art Library must be protected
The V&A says it’s protecting the jobs of librarians (for now), but the fate of the greatest art library in the UK remains uncertain
Remembering Christopher Monkhouse (1947–2021), a renowned curator for whom collecting was a way of life
Christopher Monkhouse transformed the decorative arts holdings at major museums in Providence, Minneapolis and Chicago, and built his own remarkable collections of books and drawings – and friends
Anti-vaxxers have been around for centuries – and artists have always been on hand to debunk their claims
There’s a healthy tradition of art to challenge vaccine sceptics – from satirical cartoons to contemporary sculptures
In defence of the Stonehenge road tunnel
Plans to sink a dual carriageway beneath Stonehenge have been heavily criticised – but the tunnel will improve our experience of the site, writes Timothy Darvill
Has the UK government abandoned the arts?
Former arts minister Ed Vaizey and leading culture writer Charlotte Higgins on whether the government should be doing more for the hard-hit arts sector
Bye, Robot: a farewell to Daft Punk
Daft Punk weren’t always robots – but it’s how they’ll be remembered
If shops can reopen in April, why can’t museums?
Museums in England will have to wait until May to reopen but shops, gyms and libraries are set to open in April. What’s the logic in that?
American museums should not be selling their art to keep the lights on
Deaccessioning rules for US museums have been relaxed to raise money for collection care – and even the Met may take advantage. It’s a slippery slope, says Thomas P. Campbell
Have scientists solved a mummy murder mystery?
The latest mummy to go through a CT scanner is Seqenenre Tao II – and researchers are now convinced that he died in a grisly execution ceremony
The culture minister should take an interest in museums – but he can’t tell them how to interpret the past
It's no bad thing for the government to sit down with museum directors, says Charles Saumarez Smith, but imposing its own version of history is another matter
Can the Netherlands make good on its restitution promises?
The Dutch government’s pledge to return artefacts stolen from former colonies is the first step in a long process, writes Sally Price
Thoroughly good eggs: how Fabergé became the last word in luxury
From princes to plutocrats, the super-rich have rarely had the power to resist Fabergé’s fabulous baubles
The British government thinks archaeology doesn’t matter. It couldn’t be more wrong
Funding for archaeology has been slashed by the UK government – and it’s a moronic mistake
Tigray’s people and their heritage urgently need protecting
Reports of atrocities in the Ethiopian region include the targeting of Tigray’s unparallelled cultural treasures
Has the blockbuster exhibition had its day?
In our pandemic-stricken world, vast, crowd-pleasing exhibitions are out of the question for museums. But will sell-out shows ever return?
Repairing the Houses of Parliament will cost so much that no one dares put a figure on it
What do decades of neglect look like? For the Houses of Parliament, a repair bill upwards of £12 billion
In homeschooling hell? Then try packing your kids off to a virtual museum
With lockdown boredom well and truly setting in, it’s time to stick the kids – with their crayons – in front of a museum website
There’s a soggy Stars and Stripes in the Oval Office – and it’s a perfect emblem for the task ahead
Childe Hassam’s rain-soaked flags have hung in the White House before, but next to Joe Biden's desk they feel more fitting than ever
The art world put its weight behind Biden. Will he repay the favour?
The new administration is better disposed to the arts, but that doesn’t mean there’ll be more federal funding
Robert Jenrick wants to keep the mob at bay. So why is he leading it with a pitchfork?
The UK government’s proposal to protect every monument in sight is a kneejerk response that will have ridiculous consequences
The invasion of the Capitol fulfilled a warning from history – and will haunt us for years to come
The inauguration of Joe Biden as president marks a new chapter, but it won’t wipe out the ugly scenes of the storming of Congress
A Diego Rivera mural is the San Francisco Art Institute’s prize asset – but that doesn’t mean it should be sold
The work is central to the identity of the cash-strapped school
Can historic houses tell more stories than they have done?
All the evidence suggests that the real challenge for historic properties is to present a much fuller and more complex account of the past