Two Paris exhibitions leave Mantegna's reputation enhanced but Picasso's diminished

The year the contemporary art juggernaut ground to a halt

We should demand more cultural regulation to help us to focus on the best thoughts and words

A young artist receives death threats from Islamic extremists, despite being a devout Muslim herself

A new museum exhibition of Cold War art leaves the nastiness of the communist system completely unacknowledged

A British Museum exhibition will mix ancient artefacts with work inspired by the city of legend

Chagall by Jackie Wullschlager

Ancient Greek culture, Roman law and Eastern Christianity all contributed to the longevity of the Byzantine Empire

Cartoonist Osbert Lancaster was at his most prescient when defending British architectural heritage. Hazel Blears take note

The faces on show at the National Gallery and the Queen's Gallery are of their times, yet timeless