A dreamy 1904 composition depicts Aurora, the goddess of dawn, chasing away the night.

Artworks from The Triton Collection Foundation achieved $84.7 million, which combined with sales from various owners, contributed to a total of $155 million for Phillips' New York Evening Sale.

The Society of Dublin Painters played a pivotal role in bringing Modernism to Ireland in the early 20th century.

Christie's 21st Century Evening Sale broke new records for emerging artists, while blue-chip artists were met with waning interest.

A recent auction in London featured record-breaking ceramics by Dame Lucie Rie and Hans Coper.

Mark your calendars: here are 10 unmissable shows to see in London this autumn. From the blockbusters Marina Abramović and Gabrielle Chanel retrospectives to pioneering photographers and contemporary artists, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

At a recent auction in Guernsey, a rediscovered oil sketch by the renowned English Romantic painter John Constable featuring 'The Hay Wain' cottage fetched £200,000.

The long-awaited retrospective of performance artist Marina Abramović will be the first solo show by a woman in the RA’s Main Galleries.

Long beaks, gaping mouths and gnarled claws – this was the beginning of studio pottery in England.

From the birth of Venus to the riddle of the Sphinx, here are the tales behind some of the greatest works of Classicism.

From a South Philadelphia upbringing to the avant-garde streets of Paris, Man Ray shaped the very fabric of Dada and Surrealism.

Though celadon is often associated with China, the green-glazed ceramics from the Korean peninsula are some of the most precious pieces on the market.

Clashing colours, bold forms and elaborate aesthetics are the building blocks of Memphis Milano – and that is precisely what Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata brought to the world-renowned design collective.

His designs have adorned some of Hollywood's most glamorous, the world's royalty and walked the hottest red carpets – discover more about Sotirios Boulgaris and the iconic Bulgari brand.

The Futurism movement emerged in the early 20th century as a radical departure from traditional artistic conventions. 

In 1959, Peggy Guggenheim bought what she later described as ‘twelve fantastic artifacts' from Africa, the Pacific and South America, which went on to form the basis of her extraordinary collection of non-Western art. In 2021, they were showcased in Venice for the first time as a whole.

An exceptionally rare Chinese cloisonné 'pomegranate' box from the Ming period found in an attic in England achieved an extraordinary sum.

The shortlist for Britain's most prestigious award in contemporary art has been announced. Here is what you need to know about the four artists selected.

A 'Bindu' painting by the contemporary Indian artist S.H. Raza broke a new record at Roseberys.

Mark your calendars: here are 10 unmissable shows to see in London this spring. From contemporary art to classic masterpieces, antiquities and fashion, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Discover the incredible story of a garnet intaglio ring that sold for 450 times its original estimate at a recent fine jewellery auction. 

London’s National Portrait Gallery and Los Angeles’ Getty Museum have announced plans to jointly acquire Joshua Reynolds' 'Portrait of Mai', widely considered to be a national treasure.

A new survey of visitor figures across the world's top 100 museums reveals which major art capitals have been able to recover from the pandemic, and which still have a long way to go. 

The recent spring sales at two of the top London auction houses showcased the very best of British creativity, reconfirming the collectors’ appetite for British artists amid a not-so-stable market.