Kira Perov: the ‘guardian angel’ in Bill Viola’s life and work
As the Royal Academy in London prepares to open a show uniting the US video artist with Michelangelo, his wife and collaborator discusses her pivotal role in his process
Beacons of empathy: the forgotten women who brought the Foundling Museum to life
The portraits of men in the London museum's picture gallery are being replaced by portraits of women who supported a vision to protect young children
When less is a great deal more: in praise of the small museum
Sarah Crompton, a former Museum of the Year judge, recalls her voyage of discovery across the UK
The fine art of craft
London Craft Week celebrates makers from across the world in more than 120 events. Five of the 200-plus makers at the festival tell us about their work
Exhibition impossible: the shows that can’t be staged
It may be because works are never lent or simply cannot be moved, or because historical figures become unfashionable or controversial, or because living artists prove reluctant, but some of the most cherished ideas of leading curators and directors have never come to fruition—yet<br>
End of a golden era: farewell to an outstanding generation of museum directors
The impresarios of cultural institutions, they have combined deep learning with business nous. As they move on, UK museums are at a turning point