Art
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Rough diamond
The creative residents of Sicily’s delightfully unpolished capital have claimed their home town as a hub for art and design – and a haven for anyone looking to soak up the sun and sea.
Paint the town
Auckland’s commercial art scene is flourishing thanks to agile business models and an abundance of talent. We meet the gallerists championing their multicultural hometown.
Showing resolve
This year’s art and design graduates have had their final shows cancelled. But their determination is unaffected, and their teachers believe this experience could be the making of them.
Canvas conversations
A quiet night at the Louvre might be a welcome break from the gawking crowds but the enigmatic Mona Lisa is missing her admirers more than she’d like to admit.
Art’s just a click away
With galleries closed, institutions have gone online to display their wares. But what happens to art – and how we experience it – when the virtual is all there is?
Only the beginning
Artists are grappling with the extent to which coronavirus should colour their creativity but the pandemic’s true cultural impact won’t be clear for several years.
Signs of the times
Museums across the world are gathering the artefacts that will stand as symbols of the lockdown.
Hope: It’s for the best
The theme of the 2019 Prix Pictet was ‘Hope’. These photos by shortlisted nominees capture life in places that are remote and perhaps forsaken – but that contain a kernel of optimism.
From the art
While you’re stuck at home, it’s a good time to think about what you want from your office in the future. We meet three companies who believe that art enhances morale, identity and relationships.
Making a scene
Mexico’s second city, Guadalajara, is dynamic yet intimate. It entices emerging artists as well as collectors on the hunt for fresh talent.
