
Ben Luke
Ben Luke is a contributing editor and podcast host at The Art Newspaper
The distinguished architect talks about his new structure in France, a tower clad in 11,000 shimmering stainless-steel tiles, influenced by the light, landscape and historic architecture—and Vincent van Gogh
The trend for awards to be shared among all the shortlisted artists reflects the current political climate, but it might be time to do away with them all together
Plus, Leonora Carrington's Surrealist children's book behind the next Venice Biennale and Rubens's landscapes reunited after 200 years
Carrie Mae Weems and Emma Cousin are behind two of the latest podcasts to feature artists in conversation with artists
An in-depth conversation on the artist's big influences, from Giotto to Björk
This is the moment to ask for fresh ideas and give space to artists more deserving of exposure—so why has the Royal Academy given its main galleries to iPad 'paintings'?
Plus, Glasgow International festival and Cézanne at MoMA
An in-depth podcast conversation on the artist's big influences, from T.S. Eliot to Leonard Cohen
Plus, London Gallery Weekend and Nina Katchadourian on her adopted grandmother's embroidery
Plus, new proposals for the Fourth Plinth in London and Nike Air Force 1s
It's not just blue-chip galleries that have made our list of top exhibitions to see in central London where the city-wide event kicks off on 4 June
Much like the area itself, the galleries of east London are presenting an eclectic mix of exhibitions, so our critics have joined forces and picked some of their favourites
Nicole Eisenmann, Samson Kambalu, Goshka Macuga, Ibrahim Mahama, Teresa Margolles and Paloma Varga Weisz are presenting their plans for Trafalgar Square in an exhibition at the National Gallery
We discuss Matthew Barney, Igshaan Adams, Eileen Agar and Louise Bourgeois
Plus, Heather Phillipson at Tate Britain and Ackroyd and Harvey on Joseph Beuys
First UK survey in 50 years examines the artist's relationship with Art Brut and Brutalism, finding a fitting home at London's Barbican
Plus, artist Rachel Maclean on Hieronymus Bosch's influence
Plus, artists' album covers, and Grace Jones in the Work of the Week
We take a deep dive into the Japanese artist's polka dots, pumpkins and infinity rooms as major shows open at Tate Modern, Gropius Bau and the New York Botanical Garden
Plus, Idris Khan on his latest show and James Welling on an ancient Greek Kore
An in-depth podcast conversation on the artist's biggest influences, from Matthew Barney to marine biology
Plus, vaccine passports in museums and Gossaert's Adoration
An in-depth podcast conversation on the artist's big influences, from Joseph Beuys to Paul Celan
As shows of her paintings open in the UK and Austria, Jaray reflects on the influence of Piero della Francesca and Brunelleschi on her work across six decades
Exhibitions editor José da Silva breaks down the results from our Visitor Figures 2020 survey and digital expert Chris Unitt explains how museums have pivoted to digital
An in-depth podcast conversation on the artist's big influences, from Sufi poetry to Hieronymus Bosch
Plus, the newly discovered Van Gogh is sold and artist Rana Begum on Tess Jaray
An in-depth podcast conversation on the artist's big influences, from Kara Walker to Chris Abani
Plus, Dawn Ades on Duchamp and Superflex on Cildo Meireles
From Keith Jarrett to Kanye, Les Mis to Mozart—the music artists listen to as they work, as told to our podcast A brush with…