Art and Antiques

In Focus: The beauty of William Hogarth's 'Progress' Series, from his engraving skill to his story-telling gymnastics

Philippa Stockley revels in the humour, perspicacity and story-telling that radiate from Hogarth’s ‘Progress’ series.

London's 2019 Winter Arts & Antiques Fair promises treasures untold

Featuring more than 20,000 pieces by some of London's top dealers, including works by masters such as Lalique, Matisse, Meissen, Cartier and Boucheron, the Winter Art & Antiques Fair is a key event in November calendar.

Police baffled as thieves steal artwork from city street in centre of Bath

A large installation by textile artist Alison Harper, which aims to raise awareness of air pollution and urge people to switch to greener transport, was taken from a Bath Street in a mystery theft that some think may have been politically motivated

My Favourite Painting: Nicola Kalinsky

In Focus: The William S. Burroughs shotgun art which was collected by Damien Hirst

A new exhibition in London brings together pieces from Damien Hirst's personal collection — including a shocking piece by William S. Burroughs, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

My Favourite Painting: Robert Sandelson

'In the foreground of the new version (currently at the Saatchi Gallery), our late father’s hat can be glimpsed above a deck chair–as it turned out, he was watching his last game of cricket.'

My Favourite Painting: Piet Oudolf

'One cannot sense whether he is far out on the ocean or closer to shore, or what he may be watching or feeling in that moment as he stares towards the beach.’

In Focus: An exhibition that reveals the versatility of art made with scissors

Caroline Bugler is enthralled by ‘Cut and Paste: 400 years of Collage’, an exhibition which celebrates collage from well-known Modern and contemporary artists and unknown or obscure makers alike.

My Favourite Painting: Roger Weatherby

Roger Weatherby — the CEO of his family firm, Weatherbys Banking Group — chooses an equestrian picture from his family's collection, painted by one of his ancestors.

In Focus: Williams Blake's ill-fated solo exhibition which left him earning a living as a copy-engraver while his art went unnoticed

The Tate's new William Blake exhibition looks at the artist's achievements — but also at his disastrous 1809 exhibition, the show which tried and failed to win him a great reputation as a painter. Andrew Loukes explains more.

The ancient collection of the Rothschilds, improved by technology and open to the public

The retiring banker Jacob, 4th Baron Rothschild, on continuing his family’s tradition of artistic innovation.

My Favourite Painting: Julian Fellowes

In Focus: The wartime masterpieces of Alfred Munnings

Huon Mallalieu welcomes the opportunity to see a significant body of wartime paintings alongside other works by Munnings in his former home.

My Favourite Painting: Louise Moelwyn-Hughes

'My parents bought it in one of the large, family-owned department stores (soon to be destroyed by terrorist bombs) and I remember us carrying it home on the bus.'

In Focus: The wild visions of Scotland which made it 'a playground for the rich' as the native Gaels faced typhoid, famine and eviction

My Favourite Painting: Lachie Stewart

The architect Lachie Stewart chooses a Piero della Francesca masterpiece from the 15th century.

In Focus: How the Victorians wove beautiful jewellery from the hair of their deceased loved ones

Treasured by the Victorians in remembrance of their lost loved ones, hair jewellery is beautiful, intricate and intriguing, as Charlotte Cory discovers in a visit to the British Museum.

How to make a living off your garden: ‘I was literally putting down roots’

Making your living off your garden is a dream for many of us — but it needn't be a dream, as Anna Tyzack found when she spoke to some people who are already doing it.

In Focus: how technology can transform old art, producing replicas not to deceive, but to stimulate artistic thinking

Modern digital technology is transforming our understanding of the context and meaning of historic works of art. Emma Crichton-Miller investigates.

Three of Britain's finest sculpture parks, where you can enjoy the art — and then take it home with you

We take a look at three of Britain's most successful sculpture parks.