Why New York’s Metropolitan museum is leader of the free world of art

The Met, all set to rebuild its modern wing, mixes Rembrandts with Pollocks to create an unrivalled cocktail of past and present. Why can’t British art museums be as open-minded?

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