The making of rag rugs has never been considered high art, but an exhibition in Middlesborough shows just how intricate and inventive they can be, writes Isabella Smith
The much-anticipated fair returns to Paris for ‘a second inaugural edition’ with a whole new section and a greater emphasis on public programming, writes Isabella Smith
Modern Italian artists rub shoulders with Titian and Bronzino at the Biennale Internazionale dell’Antiquariato in Florence (BIAF), writes Isabella Smith
Isabella Smith talks to the social historian who saved the David Parr House in Cambridge – and is helping to save other extraordinary homes that belonged to ordinary people
From satirical chamber pots to cat-shaped jugs, Henry Willett’s collection of popular ceramics displays wit, horror and political zeal, writes Isabella Smith
As displays using digital techniques to enliven familiar works of art are on the rise, Isabella Smith asks if they can change our understanding of the art itself
The annual event brings together museums, auction houses and dealers, providing plenty of artistic surprises and much to appeal to smaller collectors, writes Isabella Smith
Simon Costin talks to Apollo about being the custodian of the largest collection of occult objects in Europe and the modern interest in all things supernatural