The musician and St Martin’s graduate on why access to art is crucial during an economic crisis

On the eve of his solo show at the Whitechapel Gallery in London, Struth talks about society, the family and the gaze

His work at the Venice Biennale has meant rebuilding an installation inside a rebuilt caravanserai within the British Pavilion

The artist speaks about the 1970s, public engagement, and the supernatural

Works by Lorna Simpson, Július Koller, and Jimmie Durham make up the selections this year

Marina Abramovic on the pain of sitting still, being the black sheep of the family and working with Robert Wilson

The pop “godfather” on stuffed animals, the urge to collect and the burden of Sergeant Pepper

The artist on running inside tornadoes, failing to sabotage the art market and the appeal of Mexico City

A night at the Turk’s head, a farewell to Tate Modern’s bon viveur, and the only party to support on election night

The American artist on her “odd and lonely” childhood, other people’s texts and why she’s returned to painting

On the eve of his first retrospective, opening this month at Tate Britain, Chris Ofili tells us where he finds his inspiration

Dr Penelope Curtis is a renowned scholar but also has a track record—as an exhibited artist

The works selected reflect Tate's increasingly global outlook and support of young artists

Among other advice, he suggests to buy what you like and that the affordable stuff is tucked round the back

Perry is about to show his most ambitious work, a huge tapestry depicting images of consumer excess and retribution

Constructed for a theatrical setting, this event makes space and time its materials

Christo and Jeanne-Claude on escaping from communism, how they met and what it takes to become an artist

If he gets planning permission, Antony Gormley will transform Trafalgar Square into a space for the ordinary man and woman

The sisters had access to the late film-maker’s huge archive and focused on a film about the Holocaust which never got made

The supercharged shopping trip was worth £125,000 this year

Historical trends of male art selling for more are being challenged

This precaution was taken due to the safety of stock being compromised by influx of football fans

Meanwhile, the art world gets back to bare essentials as Hodgkin has an unusual request for the director of the ICA while Tate director’s wife is defrocked

We can reveal that the Creed’s commission for the Duveen Galleries, to be unveiled next month, is likely to startle visitors

Meanwhile, Mark McGowan gets a helping hand on his commute while Richard Wentworth loses his marbles

On the eve of a major show at Tate Britain, we talk to the artist about his life and work in the Caribbean

“In a public space people should feel better after looking at the art”

This year the budget was £150,000, spent on just four pieces