Rowan Moore’s best architecture of 2017

Postmodernism returned in style, Liverpool’s Welsh Streets were saved, but Grenfell Tower defined the year

• Observer critics’ reviews of the year in full

Laura Cumming’s best art of 2017

There was revolutionary fervour from Russia, dazzling critiques of the American dream, and unforgettable faces…

• Observer critics’ reviews of the year in full

Collector’s item at Art Basel 2017: Ombra Di Pantera Cuvée Mister E Edition Brut

A limited edition collaboration from Ombra Di Pantera & Mister E unveiled at Art Basel Miami 2017 (Miami Beach. December 7 – 10, 2017). Encased in a golden box, Cuvée Mister E is an ideal gift for the art enthusiast. Ombra Di Pantera is bringing Italian luxury and vibrant artistry to life with the launch … Read more

Fine art to topple fine wine in 2017 luxury investment league

Rich investors burned in the financial crisis are back in the market for modern masterpieces, according to Knight Frank luxury investment index

Shenzhen’s new V&A-approved culture centre to showcase city’s artistic side

The Chinese megacity has grown rapidly over the last 35 years and with its new Sea World Culture and Arts Centre opening in December it’s looking to make as big an impact in culture as it has in industry