An Argentine federal court announced Wednesday that authorities had recovered the long-lost "Portrait of a Lady," an 18th-century work by the Italian painter Giuseppe Ghislandi that was looted by the ...

Money has never mattered that much to David Hockney, as long as he has enough to continue working. But equally, he’s also always had a good memory for figures – for the pounds, shillings and pence. As ...

Environmental protesters have thrown soup at the glass-protected Mona Lisa in France, calling for the right to "healthy and sustainable food". The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci is one of ...

Over decades and centuries, a painting will be altered by light exposure, air quality, temperature fluctuations and chemical reactions in the paint layers. These factors can cause cracks, ...

For an artist who’s known for his stunts, this could be Banksy’s most perfect art world prank. After the gavel fell Friday at Sotheby’s auction house in London, Banksy’s Girl with Balloon was reduced ...

With companies racing to develop Shazam for art, we see what instant-identification apps really add to your experience in museums and galleries. By Sophie Haigney At the Betty Cuningham gallery on the ...