Ben Luke
Ben Luke is a contributing editor and podcast host at The Art Newspaper
The artist’s composer: Steve Reich's percussive experiment returns to the Hayward Gallery this week
Drumming was first performed at the London venue in Mark Rothko's 1972 exhibition—now it will be surrounded by Bridget Riley's show
Troy: the show and the problem with BP sponsorship
We talk about the myth and reality of Troy presented in the British Museum's show and to an activist about ongoing protests relating to fossil-fuel companies' sponsorship of the arts. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
John Lennon wanted Hitler on cover of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album
Jann Haworth, who co-created the classic image with Peter Blake, revealed the surprising choice on our podcast
Dora Maar and Jann Haworth: acclaim at last
We take a tour of the Dora Maar show at London's Tate Modern, where the artist is finally getting her due, and talk to US artist Jann Haworth about her retrospective at Pallant House Gallery. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
A brush with... Paula Rego
We ask the artist about her favourite book, writer and work of art as well her thoughts on the most underrated—and overrated—cultural figures
Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
From Roy Oxlade's energetic canvases to Nan Goldin's first UK show in almost two decades
Anselm Kiefer interview. Plus, New York auction 'gigaweek'
We talk to German artist Anselm Kiefer about his new works inspired by String Theory and ask expert Scott Reyburn why the art market is treading water. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
Christian Boltanski’s labyrinth: Centre Pompidou show takes viewers on an immersive journey
Plans for the French artist’s retrospective show he is still open to taking risks and charting new territory
Tutmania returns. Plus, Duchamp in the US
We review Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh at London's Saatchi Gallery and talk about the Modern master Marcel Duchamp at the Hirshhorn Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
From an unflinching look at childbirth to sound performances on the Strand
From 'piecemealing' medievalist to TV darling: how Janina Ramirez is championing slow media about culture
The shows Raiders of the Lost Past and Handmade in Bolton on the BBC and the scholar's popular podcast reflect a thirst for in-depth knowledge
Special: Fireworks! Picturing pyrotechnics with professor Simon Werrett
In honour of Bonfire Night in the UK this podcast looks at how artists—from Whistler to Cai Guo-Qiang—have captured fireworks
Dread Scott’s slave revolt reenactment. Plus, Pre-Raphaelite Sisters
The US artist on his two-day performance in Louisiana and the role of women in the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Produced in association with Bonhams
Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
From Bridget Riley's trippy canvases to Eduardo Paolozzi's war-wearied sculptures
Leonardo at the Louvre: the spectacular show and the Salvator Mundi no-show
We speak to co-curator Vincent Delieuvin about the 13 years of research that went into the show and discuss the latest twist in the Salvator Mundi saga with author Ben Lewis. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
‘If I don’t like your pictures, I can destroy everything': a photographer's intimate—but risky—shoots with Louise Bourgeois
In his new book the photographer Jean-François Jaussaud details how he gained the trust of the late French artist
MoMA special: our verdict on the museum opening of the year
We speak to two of the museum's curators leading the expansion and our New York team sit down to discuss the highs and lows of the new space. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
Agnes Denes: environmental art pioneer. Plus, Rembrandt-Velázquez and De Hooch
We speak to the artist behind the extraordinary Wheatfield work and visit two new shows in the Netherlands. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
Mark Bradford addresses modern-day xenophobia through Greek mythology and a Motown classic
US artist talks on The Art Newspaper Podcast about his London exhibition Cerberus at Hauser & Wirth
Rembrandt-Velázquez: a match made in curatorial heaven
Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum reveals both artists as masters of psychology and technique
Mark Leckey on using Victorian techniques to evoke magical memories
For his new Tate Britain show, the artist used illusion to recreate his childhood experience beneath a motorway
Subversive, playful and politically engaged: our pick of Frieze London's budding stars
This year's focus section is full of surprises
Frieze week: Ai Weiwei, Mark Bradford, Peter Doig, Melanie Gerlis, Hettie Judah
In this bumper edition we interview three of the world's leading artists, all of whom have shows timed to coincide with Frieze in London, plus all the latest news from the fair
Special: is art education in crisis? Featuring Bob and Roberta Smith
As art schools start their new term in the UK, this week’s episode is an education special. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
Museum ethics. Plus, the Chicago Architecture Biennial
We discuss the increased scrutiny museums face over their sponsorship policies and the architectural heritage of Chicago
Tate's William Blake blockbuster. Plus, Pace and the New York gallery boom
We take an in-depth tour of the Blake show and talk to Marc Glimcher about his vast new space in Chelsea and why galleries are becoming supersized. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
It's back to school for the art world—here's why you shouldn't just rush to the blockbusters
From William Blake at Tate Britain to Gauguin at the National Gallery, London's museums are opening their biggest exhibitions this month—but how much are you really able to enjoy them?
Tim Spall on playing L.S. Lowry. Plus, an exclusive interview with Chris Ofili and Jasmine Thomas-Girvan
We kick off the new season with a behind-the-scenes look at the film Mrs Lowry and Son and explore an artistic relationship in Trinidad
Top of the Pods: David Hockney and other modern British mavericks
We revisit our exclusive interview with the British artist. Plus, expert Martin Gayford tells us about Hockney, Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon and others in post-war London
Top of the Pods: The best of the Venice Biennale
A look back at our coverage of the contemporary art event, including interviews with Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster and Ralph Rugoff