Art books to self-isolate with, from Patti Smith to Lucian Freud – the week in art
Picasso’s inner beast, a sizzling take on Bacon and Buñuel’s last breath are among our art biographies to curl up with – all in your weekly dispatch
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Prada’s cultural foundation is transforming a period of crisis into an opportunity for study and analysis
The digital presence and the “remote” visitors. Fondazione Prada, the cultural institution founded by Prada luxury house is experiencing new ways of operating and communicating. Fondazione Prada increases and reimagines its digital presence in response to the temporary closure of exhibition spaces due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The question “What … Read more
10 of the world’s best virtual museum and art gallery tours
The originals are out of reach for now, but you can still see world-class art – without the queues or ticket prices – with an online tour of these famous museums
Ai Weiwei: ‘An artist must be an activist’
The Chinese artist answers questions from Observer readers and art world luminaries on creativity and protest, Chinese politics – and why he never cooks the same dish twice
Private view: our art critic’s favourite online galleries
The world’s great art museums have closed their doors – but you can travel within their walls virtually to see treasures up close
The impact of the virus on ecommerce and digital consumer behavior. Research
Industries with the biggest online traffic growth/decline due to Covid-19. New data from Contentsquare reveals the digital consumer trends driven by COVID-19. Online Jewelry, Fashion and Travel Industries Hit Hardest by Coronavirus. In the wake of the coronavirus, new research from experience analytics platform provider Contentsquare has revealed the impact of the virus on … Read more