From Richard Artschwager's huge exclamation point, to David Shrigley's thumb, here are some of the most appropriate artistic responses to this historic moment

The incoming director was headhunted for museum posts in Europe and the US but steered clear of the UK "for obvious reasons"

Art history academics speak out as impending Brexit deadline threatens European partnership

Conservative government wants £120m event to “celebrate all four nations’ offer to the world”

Boris Johnson gives former MP a peerage in order to keep her in the cabinet, but survival of culture department in the longer term is not assured

Issues raised include the environmental crisis and the future of the Labour party

We look back at the stories that have overturned the art world order this year

We look back at the major events that made the headlines this year

Will artists and institutions participate in “national celebration” planned for 2022?

Brexit is a disaster for the UK, says the sculptor as he unveils his Field for the British Isles installation at Firstsite gallery in Colchester

Museum has avoided transporting loans to and from Europe around 31 October “deadline”, but the last-minute extension to next January may cause shipping issues

If Scottish independence follows Brexit, what will happen to the national collection?

As the art world turns out in the capital during Frieze, Justine Simons, London's deputy mayor for culture and the creative industries, wonders what the rest of the world must be thinking

London-based fair strikes international note as gallery roster expands

Speculation remains over whether Salvator Mundi will appear

Politician also says Brexit will have 'disastrous' consequences for creative industries

“If you are interested in politics you will be far better off if you study maths or physics,” writes aide Dominic Cummings in his blog

Trade condemns the move and prepares for mayhem of no-deal Brexit

Mega-dealer’s first space on the European continent will open to coincide with Fiac art fair this autumn

Vast storage facilities for high-value items such as art and cars have stoked controversy

United Artists for Europe exhibition and auction will benefit cultural projects supporting heritage preservation across the continent, but Notre Dame is ruled out

A shortage of ECMT permits poses “huge concerns” for British art handlers in Europe

Posters featuring Prime Minister Theresa May will be cropping up on billboards across Britain

Pavilion commissioners among those to allow extra transport time for Venice Biennale as “huge ramifications” dawn