News
Right-wing leadership stands accused of controlling the cultural sector for political ends
After winning in California, Sarah Morris is sued in New York
As the artist Sigalit Landau prepares to sue, the producers, customs and the ministry of culture all deny responsibility
A work on loan from an Italian institution is seized with aim of returning it to heirs
Byzantine coins may have been kept as curios by ancient Britons
A University of London college has a rarely seen collection of art that should have a wider audience
Agency wants to team up with Pompidou’s mobile museum
City feels snubbed after proposals rejected and funds withheld
Alleged forgers used x-ray machine to cheat dating tests; arrests include boxer and hospital nurse
Could an exhibition of contemporary art in Jeddah be the start of something new?
Market
The works, which were sold at Artcurial Deauville, were supposedly from the artist’s family
The consignor is a trustee of the American Numismatics Society
Saffronart expands its scope
Problems arise over issues of ownership, illegality of street art and the artist’s refusal to sign works
Dealer attacks committee over Giacometti
The best way to protect the trade is to safeguard scholarship
The people and the places
Despite reservations, former oncologist and “fierce” collector Marc Straus has turned to dealing in contemporary art
Six events opened in the city last month, although results were mixed
Director hopes to boost local awareness
…but gains contemporary newcomers
Strong sales of works up to $10,000, Indonesian buyers out in force
Despite reservations, former oncologist and “fierce” collector Marc Straus has turned to dealing in contemporary art
Books
Catalogues of the illuminated manuscripts in the Cambridge University Library and the Victoria and Albert Museum
An exhibition catalogue on clothing in the Middle Ages, a tribute to its late curator, is let down by the editing
Misericords and the messages they hide underneath
Look elsewhere for information on Samuel Palmer’s art
The last book by the late journalist and illustrator Tom Lubbock
Britain’s most famous art critic, Brian Sewell, reveals quite a lot
The owner of the historic “RA” collection of Chinese porcelain remains anonymous
The evolution of portrait jewels
Taryn Simon’s grand genealogical installation of photographs is captured in this book
How today’s artists employ classical mythology
The first in-depth monograph on the work of John Craxton
Edward Burra the non-conformist
A personal reflection on artistic responses to war
Robert Mallet’s profound meditation
Comment
Let us move the debate about restoration, which is tied up with questions of scientific analysis, on to a less fevered basis
Let the conservators do their job and turn down the volume. And to the conservators: back off a little
The National Gallery’s blockbuster exhibition could mark a turning point for Da Vinci scholars
Conservation
Experts say the painting was completed at the same time as Leonardo’s original
Experts say the painting was completed at the same time as Leonardo’s original
The ruler of Sharjah to fund new building and donate books
Restorers in Naples sold ads worth €3m, but failed to carry out work on the buildings
Around €3.5m will go towards restoring its portico and other improvements to attract more visitors
The painting, which is in poor condition, will be conserved at last
Features
While Vienna celebrates “Klimt 2012”, why does the most popular and expensive modern artist remain largely ignored by international scholars?
This month is the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. We kick off the celebrations with the story of the royal portrait that has most deeply embedded itself in British consciousness and was adopted all over the Commonwealth
A programme for Alzheimer’s sufferers launched by New?York’s Museum of Modern Art is flourishing in the UK
Is Jeremy Deller the best artist whom collectors rarely buy? And why is he showing in London, a city he tries to avoid?
“A Bigger Splash”, shot between 1971 and 1973, is based on events experienced by the artist and his circle
Gary Hustwit’s critique of 21st-century cities lacks bite
Museums
Why the political gain in the United Kingdom outweighs the economic cost
Visitor numbers plummet at the Royal Observatory
Why the political gain in the United Kingdom outweighs the economic cost
Visitor numbers plummet at the Royal Observatory
Growing pains for national directors’ lobby group as key member resigns
Talks held with National Gallery next door
Paying for company pension scheme trumps museum’s claim
Once considered the weakest candidates by boards, curators are now getting the top management jobs
Modernising the Museo Correr and rejuvenating the exhibitions programme are twin priorities
Director faces strong opposition
Scandinavian satellite with €140m price tag gets mixed reception
Row over who is to blame for the delay
Message is clear but museums say guidelines are vague
Israeli film-maker to open architecture museum in homage
Critics fear that artistic freedom will be limited in space due to open by end of 2012
Calatrava’s design might be built after all
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