Art
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Artist studios: changing spaces
The affordability of artists’ studios is a good judge of cultural quality of life. We visit Havana, Hong Kong and Leipzig, three cities where vibrant life meets cheap space to forge creative success.
Palette cleanser
How Austria’s once-conservative seat of aesthetic endeavour learnt to love modernity.
The conversation: Sitting pretty
Portraiture has a long history that provides rich insights into both artist and subject. Contemporary artists Gavin Turk and Peter Blake discuss their approach to this fascinating and freighted form.
Art market
We speak to Simon Mordant, collector and chairman of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
Portrait of a nation
Singapore's moribund arts scene is set for a change. The new National Gallery aims to transform perceptions of the country at home and abroad. Here’s how it will achieve its ambitious goal.
Idol worship
Franklin Sirmans, the new director of Miami’s Pérez Art Museum, is intent on creating a focal point for the city’s creativity. He discusses Art Basel’s importance and the opportunities ahead for Miami.
