It’s just 10 days until the Summer Olympic Games open in Paris. To mark the moment, Simon Inglis reveals how art and design play a key part in this, the world’s most spectacular multi-sport competition
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On 10 February the Year of the Dragon begins again. To celebrate we bring you five dragon depictions that truly breathe fire
If you’re seeking inspiration for cultural experiences this month, read on for our top choices. They range from exploring a fascinating necropolis to plugging in to an unmissable podcast
Brighten up your month with these top exhibitions from around the country
This gem of a Scottish arts site, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, showcases the finest contemporary art
When did the earliest lifelike teardrop appear in a painting? Or the original kiss, or butterfly? For the first month of the year, we ask John-Paul Stonard to reveal his five ‘firsts’ in the history of art
When the Little Ice Age hit the northern hemisphere from the early 14th century it had artists reaching for their brushes in response to the frosty phenomenon. Clare Ford-Wille revels in the frosty results