Art
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High value
At every opportunity the chairman of Christie’s UK makes a bid for relaxation at his country retreat.
Clean sweep
Works worth millions of dollars are often fragile. When it comes to keeping them spotless, a duster-waving cleaner is what you need.
Nation statement
Artist Matthew Day Jackson’s work is influenced by everything from terrorism to the space race. His new still-life work focuses on empires, tackling consumerism and guns in the modern-day US.
Putting on a show
There’s still lots of money to be made in the Hong Kong art market. And the big players are coming to town.
Cape of good hope
Rich in fine food and galleries galore, South Africa’s sunny, stunning coastal city is proving a worthy pull.
Ralph Steadman
Gonzo journalism's ink-spattered architect, Ralph Steadman, discusses his inimitable style, life, and collaborations with Hunter S Thompson over a Turkish lunch.
French connection
The much-hyped Louvre Abu Dhabi is finally open. Is it an oasis of culture in a desert of extremism, a building that embodies global understanding or a theme park of airbrushed internationalism?
Inside the archives where shoes, art, maps and film posters keep history alive
Digital archives are no replacement for the real thing. In a visit to a secret hoard, history, humanity and passion are let loose to inspire, inform and entertain again.
Artistic merit
Jordan’s capital is using its creativity – and a whole lot of calligraphy – to rewrite its reputation for art and design.
Worlds collide
Two new museums showcase two sides of Yves Saint Laurent’s life’s work: from classical to florid; simple black to vibrant colour; Paris to Marrakech.
