Tag: Art and design
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Zaha Hadid: creator of ambitious wonders – and a fair share of blunders
In her best buildings the laws of physics appear suspended, while other designs struggle when forced to meet reality
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10 of the best European cities for art nouveau
Art nouveau swept across Europe around the turn of the 20th century and was embraced by architects, graphic and interior designers and artists. Here are the best cities in Europe to get a flavour of its most impressive buildings
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Ed Ruscha on Marcel Duchamp: ‘He was a guiding light’
When conceptual art’s godfather finally had a retrospective, it was in California – where a group of young artists welcomed him to a game of naked chess
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Design Museum aims for Tate Modern effect in new home, says director
Design and architecture museum in London’s Kensington will be three times the size of old Thameside location with permanent collection free for first time
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The architects building a future for themselves
As the Architecture Foundation publishes the latest edition of New Architects, our critic explores how young designers are making their own rules to get aheadThe best new architects in Britain – in pictures
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World art market stalls for first time in years
Fall of 7% a function of slowing at cheaper end of market with record prices at top end continuing to make headlines