Arts Council England has failed to support artists and art

Decoupling creativity from policy might give art ambition again

Dissenting opinions on transgenderism can inspire attempts to erase careers

Guillaume Guillon-Lethière was an artistic and social pioneer

Great art that speaks of today cannot be made in a climate of fear

A provincial folk artist offers an alternative view of Georgian society

The overall tone is rather bloodless, smug and muted where one might hope for exhilaration

The philosophical side of the painter of “matchstalk men” adds to his charm

Can the digital age can demystify the art world?

What role should suffering play in creativity and the consumption of art?