Climate change
From trafficked treasures to the ravages of climate change: the heritage headlines of 2019
We look back at the biggest stories of the year
Climate emergency in Miami: large-scale protest march planned during Art Basel fair
With Miami Beach predicted to be 30% underwater by 2045, the convention centre where the fair currently takes place could soon become an island
Untitled art fair takes on the human cost of climate crisis
Exhibitors and special projects at the Miami Beach fair will tackle both the global and local ramifications of a planet in serious peril
Italy should call in the Dutch to help finish the Venice flood barriers
Following years of corruption and issues with Italian administration, an independent expert is the best bet to rescue the city from peril
Three ways museums can face up to the climate crisis
No issue is more relevant—and relevance is the cultural sector’s current leitmotif
Street artist paints ginormous portrait of eco warrior Greta Thunberg in San Francisco
Cobre defends use of spray paint in creating eight-storey mural, saying his materials are environmentally friendly
Cultural heritage experts rally in Edinburgh to find solutions to climate crisis
Supporters of new international Climate Heritage Network argue that the sector has a “moral duty” to act
Plastic bottle peril: Gavin Turk's environmental crusade marches on in new show inspired by Extinction Rebellion
Watercolours of water bottles as well as hundreds of discarded bottles from London's streets will be shown at Amsterdam gallery
Extinction Rebellion target Tate Modern
Climate activist group projected “Time’s up, act now” on the side of the London museum's chimney
A sustainable art world: greenwash or genuine commitment?
Frieze has long prided itself on its eco-credentials, but these small gestures are negligible in the face of the planet's immediate climate crisis
'Artists have to be good citizens': Himali Singh Soin on Brexit, climate change and the alien other
Frieze Artist Award winner’s Arctic-inspired video draws on the Victorian Ice Age to talk about today's big issues
Art world faces up to the reality of climate crisis
Many dealers are beginning to look for local solutions to global climate emergency
Olafur Eliasson appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador for climate
The Danish-Icelandic artist has long been addressing environmental issues in his work
Columbia University launches year-long programming on climate change
Artists such as Olafur Eliasson will participate in the university’s Year of Water initiative
Art world impact just 'a drop in the ocean': Istanbul biennial curator takes on climate crisis
Nicolas Bourriaud examines the Anthropocene in 16th edition of the exhibition and says the “real issue is mass tourism"
Antony Gormley criticises huge carbon footprint of the art world—but admits he is part of the problem
British sculptor says there is no doubt that art fairs are "a profligate use of resources”
V&A director Tristram Hunt defends sponsorship from fossil fuel companies
The former Labour MP sides with Science Museum group's director Ian Blatchford in saying companies such as BP can 'be part of the solution' to climate change
Don’t believe what you read in the papers: Venice won't lose its cruise ships any time soon
A lack of a long-term plan combined with the economic benefits brought by the luxury liners means a cruise ship ban will take long to implement
Work by an African artist to be launched into space to highlight effects of global warming
Piece will be fixed onto nose of an Ariane 5 launcher that will be collecting data on climate change's impact on Africa
Extinction Rebellion designs go on show at Victoria and Albert Museum
Flags, pamphlets and logos by the climate activist organisation were acquired for museum's Rapid Response Collecting gallery
Top of the Pods: climate crisis with Olafur Eliasson, Justin Brice Guariglia and Anna Somers Cocks
As many parts of the world record their highest ever temperatures, we look back on three interviews focusing on climate change and the anthropocene.
Venice has no official plan for how to deal with climate change
A new report by Icomos details how the science/culture divide is stopping world heritage coming to the aid of climate change and urges speedy action
Olafur Eliasson: the art world is 'trying to find its feet' on climate change
Artist's Tate Modern retrospective features works drawn largely from European collections in an effort to reduce carbon footprint
Red Regatta: public art sets sail across Venice lagoon
Artist Melissa McGill teams up with Venetian sailors to celebrate maritime tradition in face of mass tourism and climate change
Artists call for National Portrait Gallery to drop BP sponsorship
Gary Hume says funding for the arts is 'outweighed by the need to act urgently on the climate crisis'
How the art world is going green
Those within the art world who advocate for environmentally friendly practices are finding a sector willing to do its part.
Cuban artist builds a long and winding journey to nowhere
Wilfredo Prieto's public art comes out of his nomadic life as an artist
United Nations sounds the alarm on species loss—and artists respond
Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's work in Cooper Hewitt's Design Triennial resurrects world's last male northern white rhino