Features
Forum: Is the golden age of art schools over?
Are art schools in danger of turning into finishing schools for those who can afford them, or can they survive as places where students can experiment?
Monuments Men: protecting cultural heritage in war zones
With so many archaeological and cultural sites at risk in war zones around the world, is enough being done to protect them?
New Horizons: British art and flight
The advent of modern aviation had a decisive influence on the art of British modernists
Right or wrong? Is it time to rethink copyright legislation?
In the January issue of Apollo, we asked a range of senior figures for their perspectives on copyright now
In the Frame: Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman talks to Fatema Ahmed about his new film, National Gallery
Unknown Dimensions: ‘Sculptors’ Drawings from Renaissance Italy’
An exhibition of drawings by Renaissance sculptors provides valuable insights into both mediums
The Fondation Louis Vuitton opens in Paris
The Fondation Louis Vuitton is the new home for the personal and corporate art collections of Bernard Arnault
The frustrations and triumphs of Ian Hamilton Finlay’s career
An exhibition at Kettle’s Yard provides an opportunity to revisit the poet and sculptor’s career, and his letters
Forum: Should we be cynical about international museum franchises?
YES: Lee Rosenbaum The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation’s post-Bilbao misadventures in trying to plant its flag on foreign soil demonstrate…
A Woven Palette: ‘Spectacular Rubens’ at the Getty
Designed by Rubens at the height of his career, these exuberant tapestries are remarkably painterly
Forum: Has the Heritage Lottery Fund lived up to its promise?
Has the Heritage Lottery Fund been a golden ticket for British heritage over the last two decades, or has it invested unwisely?
Editor’s Letter: The year in review
The Apollo Awards celebrate the year’s outstanding achievements in the art world
Letter: December Apollo
The Rijkmuseum’s new Philips Wing has recently opened with an exhibition of modern photography
Inquiry: Attention Seekers
Today’s museums and galleries are increasingly dominated by interactive displays. But do touchscreens, apps and the like enrich visitor experience?
Diary: December Apollo
Jeremy Deller on the relationship between Andy Warhol and William Morris
How men of science wanted to be seen
Portraits of scientific figures such as Isaac Newton and John Harrison reveal their shifting cultural status
Imran Qureshi: November Apollo
Apollo talks to Imran Qureshi ahead of his major UK exhibition at Ikon
Forum: Is the Turner Prize still relevant at 30?
The Turner Prize turns 30 this year – but does it continue to represent the best of contemporary British art?
Inquiry: The Asian Biennial Boom
It’s easy to be sceptical about the art biennial boom in Asia. But how have the unconventional spaces of such events shaped artists’ practices in the region?
Asian Art in London: November Apollo
London’s seminal Asian art initiative embraces the market’s new globalism, but connoisseurship remains at the heart of the event
Editor’s Letter: The architecture of display
In a region that lacks a strong museum culture, Asia has looked towards alternative ways of displaying contemporary art
Editor’s Letter: The Art of Mystery
Though it may not be fashionable to say so, a feeling for mystery should be integral to how we look at art