
Ben Luke
Ben Luke is a contributing editor and podcast host at The Art Newspaper
Critics say new strategy means station will become a home for repeats with less investment in arts programming
Plus, Rebecca Salter on Léon Spilliaert. Produced in association with Christie's
The performance artist has been in lockdown in Austria and spoke to us exclusively about making work in isolation and following Matisse’s example as a response to the crisis
Plus, what is it like to visit a museum post-lockdown? Produced in association with Christie's
Online book demonstrates the groundbreaking work by Factum Foundation to create high-resolution facsimiles but also raises questions of value
Plus, Sophie Matisse on her great-grandfather Henri. Produced in association with Christie's
Instead of commissioning creatives to respond to the current crisis as if this were a war, the country should pump millions into community art projects
In an interview for The Week in Art Podcast, Sophie reveals how the support of Henri Matisse's wife Amélie became a central theme of Becoming Matisse
Plus, Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger explores Jackson Pollock’s Autumn Rhythm (Number 30). Produced in association with Christie's
Plus, Dia Art Foundation's curator Donna De Salvo on Duchamp’s Étant Donnés. Produced in association with Christie's
Plus, Laura Cumming on Breugel. Produced in association with Christie's
The new director of London's Chisenhale Gallery recommends her favourite book, music, and Instagram account
Plus, Sean Scully talks about his favourite "lonely work", The Moroccans by Matisse in New York's Museum of Modern Art. Produced in association with Christie's
Major shows by male artists dominated the London museum landscape before the crisis, now women and non-binary artists are missing their turn
Jean-Michel Basquiat brought in big crowds in Paris—but who beat him to claim the top spot?
Female artists dominated the top ranks of last year's photography shows
Big names such as Munch, Klimt and Van Gogh dominate the rankings, but a couple of lesser-known artists did surprisingly well
We explore the devastating effects of the pandemic on art communities and discuss the different support packages in the UK, Germany and the US. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
We speak to our journalists Anna Somers Cocks and Lisa Movius about their experiences of lockdown. Plus, we begin a new feature—Lonely Works—where we look at individual works of art that are now hanging unseen in galleries. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
If you are craving creativity and are stuck at home, here are the best arty audios to keep you going
We speak to Gabriele Finaldi about the challenges of opening a show at the time of coronavirus and to its curator about this extraordinary series of paintings. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
Decision by London's British Museum and Science Museum to continue accepting sponsorship from fossil fuel companies risks alienating the public they serve
The masterpieces produced for Philip II will go on show at London's National Gallery before touring to Edinburgh, Madrid and Boston
We speak to Tate Modern curator Catherine Wood about the late Ulay, and to Marc Spiegler, Art Basel’s global director, about what happened in Hong Kong. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
We ask the artist about his favourite novels and find out about the Polish song he listens to on repeat
We ask the artist about his favourite book, film and cultural experience as well his thoughts on the most underrated—and overrated—cultural figures
Plus, Shirin Neshat on Trump’s America. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
As Frieze Los Angeles opens, we look at the LA art scene. Plus, we explore the Met's exhibition Sahel about art from the Sahara. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
A year on from its announcement, we look at whether the Richard Schlagman Art Book Awards is meeting its ambitions