Van Gogh’s fading Sunflowers… and other tales of decaying art

Supposed damage to Van Gogh’s paintings is minimal, but other masterpieces by Leonardo and Duchamp et al are showing the ravages of time

Happy Valentines Day, suckers: how Damien Hirst’s cashing in on Cupid

The artist’s latest show, featuring banal images of love hearts and butterflies, looks like an attempt to squeeze money out of innocent punters

Damien Hirst And Marc Jacobs Launch The Mickey T-shirt

Damien Hirst x Marc Jacobs ‘Mickey’ T-shirt. For this Christmas, Marc Jacobs prepared a limited edition t-shirt featuring an exclusive Disney commission by Damien Hirst. This limited edition t-shirt is inspired by Damien Hirst’s painting dubbed Mickey. “Mickey Mouse represents happiness and the joy of being a kid and I have reduced his shape down … Read more

The Turner prize show: voices, videos and erotic tickling sticks

Has the Turner prize lost its power to shock? No – thanks to James Richards’s sphincter shots. But it’s Tris Vonna-Michell’s spellbinding spoken-word travelogues that deserve to win

10 things to know about Victoria Beckham’s new Dover Street store

The worldwide fashion brand/designer’s flagship store opens on Thursday in Mayfair, featuring polished-concrete stairs, a signature scent and, possibly, David working as a doorman

Make the Holidays Pop with Absolut Warhol

A limited edition Andy Warhol bottle for the holidays. Andy Warhol-inspired bottle launched by Swedish vodka maker Absolut for the holidays is the tribute inspired by the Warhol painting created for the brand nearly 30 years. A combination of blue, pink and yellow details replicate the Absolut Warhol painting. The limited edition called “Make the … Read more