Pompidou Centre: a 70s French radical that’s never gone out of fashion

The much-loved Paris landmark was designed in the 1970s by two young unknowns – Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. On the eve of its 40th birthday, they recall the sheer joy and bravado – and the struggle – of creating it

Ten exhibitions to see in 2017

The hottest art shows of the new year booking now

Art market faces uncertain 2017 after falling values and high-profile disputes

A drop in volume, court battles and authenticity issues dogged 2016 and no one is sure if the new presidency will be good or bad for business

Ai Weiwei major retrospective. Libero at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence

Palazzo Strozzi in Florence presents Italy’s first major retrospective dedicated to one of the world’s most celebrated and influential contemporary artists, Ai Weiwei. A dissident artist with a leading voice, Ai Weiwei has become a leading voice on the international art scene and China’s most famous living artist. Known for his political activism and meticulous … Read more

Art Basel Miami: how the art fair landscape reflects Trump’s America

The current US climate has led to a racially charged and overtly political range of artworks on display at this year’s show