Masters and machines: the best art and architecture of 2019
Van Gogh comes to London, Keith Haring scribbles over Liverpool, Jean Nouvel gets weird in Qatar, and the V&A hits top gear
Paul Gauguin
The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller review – yours for half a billion
Christie’s, King Street, London
Picasso’s bolshy flower girl is just one of the rare gems to be glimpsed in London before this vast private collection goes under the hammer
Apocalypse now: Louis Vuitton and Jeff Koons continue their shocking adventure featuring the greatest artists
Louis Vuitton unveils second Masters collection with Jeff Koons. Monet, Turner, Gauguin are now showcased on luxury bags. Jeff Koons says it is a new way to experience art. These luxury bags become canvases on which works by Masters are transposed.Louis Vuitton has unveiled the second collection of bags and accessories designed with New York … Read more
Are the most expensive paintings ever worth their prices? A definitive ranking
On Monday, Modigliani’s Reclining Nude joined an elite band of artworks that have commanded over $150m at auction or private sale – but are they worth it?
The 10 most expensive paintings ever sold
A Gauguin painting has sold for a reported $300m, making it the most expensive painting ever sold. See how it compares with other pricey paintings that have sold for vast sums