Gareth Harris
Gareth Harris is the Chief Contributing Editor of The Art Newspaper
President Macron confirms Notre Dame opening date plus plans for a new museum
While worshippers will be permitted to enter the cathedral by December 2024, a revamp of the surrounding area will continue
Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling makes a Miami Beach cameo
A self-portrait by Jesse Darling, who won the prestigious British award this week, is on sale at Chapter NY gallery
Political art stays peripheral at Art Basel in Miami Beach
Fair’s stands largely remain neutral despite multiple hot-topic issues in the world today
Visitor numbers for UK museums show signs of recovery
Figures for the first half of 2023 show an increase over the year before, although still below their pre-Covid peaks
Girls on top: wrestling smackdown draws the Art Week Miami crowds
Sukeban, a group of Japanese women wrestlers, drew the crowds to a skatepark under an overpass at one of Art Week Miami’s more unusual events
Stars come out for Art Basel in Miami Beach's VIP day
The fair's preview draws a celebrity crowd including Shakira and Jared Leto
December book bag: from a publication looking at how cities shape artists to a dream art collection
Our roundup of the latest art publications
Pillar of Shame sculpture at centre of Hong Kong controversy included in London show
A new smaller version of Jens Galschiøt’s work is part of a survey focused on human rights in Asia
The top art books of 2023—chosen by The Art Newspaper’s book team
There is something for every art lover among our pick of the publications—from a forgotten 17th-century painter to a lively history of dyes
Influential French curator Vincent Honoré, who put on shows at Tate Modern and Palais de Tokyo, has died
Art world figures including Nicolas Bourriaud pay tribute
As Saudi Arabia wins bid for 2030 World Expo, a new book lifts the lid on the Kingdom’s push to be a key art world player
Publication examines how the conservative Middle Eastern state is pouring resources into its culture sector
Zabludowicz collecting couple to close London gallery space after 16 years
The focus will now be on loaning works out to institutions
Parthenon Marbles row deepens after Rishi Sunak cancels meeting with Greek prime minister
The snub comes after Kyriakos Mitsotakis raised restitution issue with Labour leader Keir Starmer
Gasworks contemporary art centre in London appoints Robert Leckie as new director
Former Turner Prize judge replaces Alessio Antoniolli who has been in post for 18 years
‘Like cutting the Mona Lisa in half’: Greek prime minister doggedly pursues Parthenon Marbles deal
Partnership with Greece reportedly backed by Labour leader Keir Starmer
Royal Academy president Rebecca Salter takes over Gainsborough’s House with new solo show
The survey pairs the UK artist with Rembrandt, Cedric Morris and George Frost
UK's Royal College of Art appoints Christoph Lindner as vice-chancellor
The new president's previous roles have included a focus on the climate crisis
Bristol's Arnolfini gallery faces backlash after cancelling Palestine film events
Film screening and poetry night were pulled over concerns they may be seen as "political activity"
UK museum reclassifies Roman emperor as transgender
According to research, Elagabalus asked to be called "lady" and preferred other feminine addresses
Battle of the Henry Moore heads: rare sculptures with estimates of more than £2m go on the block
Sotheby’s is selling an alabaster piece while Bonhams’ early carving is made from ironstone
‘Sex, bodies and the human condition’: MONA artistic director to curate racy group show in former Swiss porn cinema
Works by Nan Goldin and Andres Serrano will feature, as well as a site-specific installation made of cowhide leather by Chiharu Shiota
Masters curating course at Whitechapel gallery to be wound down
Joint initiative with London South Bank University shelved but collaborative PhD project is in the pipeline
Art Fund, the charity that helped buy Rokeby Venus for the nation, celebrates 120 years with new campaign
Organisation pledges to back initiatives linking museums with local communities for anniversary project
Law firm sponsor for National Portrait Gallery prize sparks controversy
Herbert Smith Freehills, which runs an "oil and gas" division, replaces BP
Ithra Art Prize worth up to $500,000 awarded to Saudi artist Obaid Alsafi
Palm trunk work located in AlUla addresses environmental issues
UK Pop art pioneer Joe Tilson has died, aged 95
Art world figures pay tribute to "one of the most inventive printmakers"
Radical plan to restore Clandon Park rejected by members at National Trust annual meeting
Restore Trust campaign group also failed to secure seats on heritage body’s governing council
Eva Jospin follows in footsteps of Jeff Koons and Olafur Eliasson with a show at the Palace of Versailles
The French artist will display a tapestry more than 100 metres long inspired by Virginia Woolf
‘No strings attached’ £60,000 Hamlyn awards given to five artists including Helen Cammock
Ten cultural figures in total are garlanded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Louvre wants to acquire Chardin’s famed strawberries painting—but needs €1.3m
LVMH group donates €16m towards work sold for €24m at auction