Museum of the Year 2014: what makes a winner?
Artist Tracey Emin, historian David Starkey, designer Margaret Howell and others champion their favourite exhibition space
Art
Luxury art and collectables
LVMH to transmit French savoir-faire through L’Institut des Metiers d’Excellence
LVMH Creates “L’Institut des Metiers d’Excellence” Luxury giant LVMH announced the creation of “L’Institut des Métiers d’Excellence” (IME), a program of professional training that will allow the LVMH Group to ensure the transmission of its savoir-faire while enhancing the different métiers in the fields of craftsmanship and creation among young generations. Starting in September, the … Read more
Radical geometry: South America’s surprising art
All eyes are on Brazil’s World Cup but a new Royal Academy exhibition showcases a different kind of South American artistry, and makes a stunning case for the continent’s geometric art
Inhotim, Brazil’s giant open-air art gallery
Set amid 500,000 acres of botanical gardens near Belo Horizonte, where England play their final World Cup game, a visit to the remarkable Inhotim will cheer up dejected footie fans
The Fondation Louis Vuitton aims to represent a new phase in the art patronage
The Fondation Louis Vuitton will open its doors to the public on Monday, 27 October 2014. Luxury conglomerate LVMH wants to encourage and promote contemporary artistic creation both in France and internationally via Fondation Louis Vuitton, set to open its doors on Monday, 27 October 2014. The Foundation will be located in a 11 700 … Read more
Jacques Grange to recreate the Versailles Gardens under the iconic Grand Palais @ Biennale des Antiquaires 2014
27° Biennale des Antiquaires, Grand Palais, Paris. As the must-visit event for the art market for more than 60 years, the 27° Biennale des Antiquaires at the Grand Palais in Paris draws together the finest art and antiques dealers who gather to present their greatest masterpieces. Biennale des Antiquaires – the premier showcase of art and … Read more