Faking a fortune: why Damien Hirst’s paintings are poor imitations of art

A Florida pastor has been jailed for trying to sell fake paintings by the British artist. But why does the art world give Hirst’s talentless artworks any financial value at all?

Foodies unite: insects should be more food than fad

Last week’s insect conference: If we’re going to establish entomophagy a little more firmly in the West, we ought to extract insects from the realm of ‘bizarre food’

The seven key steps to making a fashion business successful

Stella McCartney is the perfect role model for young fashion entrepreneurs, says a report by the British Fashion Council

Green apps and gadgets: Conscious Me

It’s a growing interactive website on every subject you can think of, but how eco-conscious and useful has it become so far?

Harvey Weinstein licenses Charles James after Met Ball success

The Miramax co-founder plans to spearhead a revival of the couturier’s brand – following a celebration of his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

Charles James: Beyond Fashion – in pictures
Met Ball 2014: best and worst-dressed – in pictures

Curators may be sceptical but branding is vital for museums

The Tate and British Museum are among institutions that have adopted brand thinking – taken seriously, it can help our scholarship reach more people