The art historian Matthew Holman makes a personal selection from the finest collection of its type—celebrated for the breadth and depth of the story it tells of Western painting up to 1900

The settlement with the successor of Max Silberberg, of which details are confidential, allows the painting to remain on display at the Kunsthaus Zurich

An extract from a new book by Sebastian Smee—about the Impressionists during the Siege of Paris and Paris Commune—brings to life the peculiar episode of artistic intervention

Our literary editor Jacqueline Riding selects some of the tempting titles that are scheduled for publication over the coming months

Whether you're looking for a culture hit while taking in the Olympics or strolling along the Seine on a weekend break, make sure not to miss out on these masterpieces in the City of Light

In 2023 the bar for shows was so high it was hard to choose the best. But which one was a stinker?

From large-scale surveys of Judy Chicago and Ed Ruscha, to showcases of Barkley L. Hendricks’s portraits, Ruth Asawa’s works on paper, Shary Boyle’s surreal ceramics, Korean experimental art and more

Plus, the Manet/Degas rivalry in Paris and one of the most significant female Impressionists

Despite disagreements and a spot of canvas slashing, it was one of the most significant relationships in art history—as a new exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris demonstrates

Though most famous for his Impressionist portraits of women and scenes of Parisian café society, Édouard Manet’s portrait of Bob the dog hits all the right notes

Plus, the New Museum Triennial and Édouard Manet's portrait of Zacharie Astruc

Painting will undergo extensive technical examination and cleaning thanks to €20,000 grant from Tefaf fund

A series of essays explores the 'feminisation' of the artist's later practice

Plus, Robert Storr on his huge new book about the painter Philip Guston. Sponsored by Christie's

Participants worldwide re-created famous works by Vermeer, Munch and Klimt—using everyday household items

Exhibition at the Wallach Art Gallery includes works by Manet, Matisse and Mickalene Thomas