Jeff Koons’ Louis Vuitton bags: a joyous art history lesson

In championing the likes of Fragonard, Rubens and Titian, Jeff Koons’ line of Louis Vuitton accessories brings high art to the high street – and shows off his sincere passion for painting

Fantasy Access Code: Alcantara’s Third Exhibition at Palazzo Reale Opens in Milan

Alcantara, the Italian manufacturer of luxury material for the fashion, interior design and automotive industries, explores contemporary artistic expression with its third curated exhibition at Milan’s historic Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale). Titled Fantasy Access Code, the exhibit will remain open through April 30 and continues the use of Alcantara as a medium of expression through … Read more

Selfie as art at the Saatchi: from Rembrandt to a grinning macaque

Exhibition explores the history of the selfie and our changing relationship with this most everyday of art forms

The art of colour: why Victoria Beckham is channelling Van Gogh this season

One of spring’s biggest trends is duo-toning – wearing two contrasting hues. Art critic Jonathan Jones explains how 17th-century colour theory is influencing your wardrobe