He was one of the leading artists of 18th-century Italy, but confusion has reigned over precisely when the Venetian painter arrived in and departed from this world. Here, a researcher reopens—and closes—the case<br>

Anna Somers Cocks is charmed by the story of Mr B, accompanied by a donkey and a stout umbrella

Collection of politically inspired works by artists from the Congo on the market

Property tycoon Aby Rosen, promoting his new Manhattan skyscraper, talks about art-world fatigue and giving something back to society

Scott Burton left his estate to the New York museum—but prices for his work have tumbled

Exhibition will be Chicago artist's first public project in the UK

He countered assassinations, massacres and senseless aggression with performances that physicalised the pain of a nation

Venue for socio-political art to open in converted armaments factory in Maubourguet

The sculptor, who has a history of being fêted by the French, will accept the award at the French Embassy on 1 June

The artist’s foundation has launched a studio apartment-sized venue for exhibitions in the Meatpacking District

Following similar fund for scholars, Institute of International Education with funding from Mellon Foundation launch project to aid persecuted artists and performers

Gagosian Gallery and six Hollywood execs in months of negotiations to use images of Superman, Iron Man and Spiderman <br>

Icelandic commissioner responds with statement saying biennale is no longer the place for free expression

US artist wants to focus on his work as he expresses disappointment with the art market

Venetian authorities say the number of visitors is a safety risk