Contemporary art
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On the benefits of a free education, the influence of Caspar David Friedrich and working in pyjamas and wellies
The sculpture of a girl between a rocket and a missile "was a step too far for the board," says the UK artist
Many key documents now translated
Conflict between government and arts organisers at Shanghai World Expo
Art from across the globe has recently found a home in Bankside
A complementary relationship is far more likely…
While one may not be familiar with some of the book's more niche digressions, Eigner's dexterity in referencing the ancient past never fails to impress
“It’s much more satisfying than buying paintings”
Dealers Monika Sprüth and Philomene Magers discuss the benefits of teamwork and the Berlin art scene
The artist has installed her latest work in the Basel cathedral, as part of the fair’s new Art Parcours project
Experts blame poor sales on a dearth of representation in US museums
Banking sector collapse blamed
The artist on class and identity in South Central LA, working with children and making art in post-Katrina New Orleans
Attendance figures for the the Saatchi Gallery exceed their 1 million visitor goal
Claes Oldenburg on his love of things, the loss of his wife and whether to accept a commission for Abu Dhabi
For a work to be deaccessioned from the Tate is rare but permitted, in this case as a step toward upgrading the national collection
Yves Klein, Günther Uecker, and Peter Doig are this season's highlights
The pioneering video artist discusses his new commission for St Paul’s Cathedral in London
Despite high-profile, ongoing legal battles, contemporary artists continue to beg, borrow and steal with abandon
The artist states his work is about “space and time, action and philosophy”
Irina Lebedeva talks on getting locals interested in art
Collectors look for safe options in a turbulent market
The billionaire collector granted us a rare audience at his new gallery in Venice
The Turkish capital has curators, collectors and galleries—if the government pitches in, it could become the leading destination for contemporary art in the Middle and Near East
Among other advice, he suggests to buy what you like and that the affordable stuff is tucked round the back
The Belgian artist talked to us about the messages art can convey on the eve of exhibitions in Europe, Russia and the United States
Perry is about to show his most ambitious work, a huge tapestry depicting images of consumer excess and retribution
Mixed results as contemporary art nosedives while earlier works avoid the worst
Discreet approaches have been made to dealers who represent black, Hispanic, Asian and women artists