Museum directors gather in San Francisco to discuss big gifts and the strings that are often attached

The French artist’s residence is one of the most beautiful 19th-century homes still within its original grounds

Louvre, Versailles and Musée d’Orsay lose millions as visitors stay away from tourist magnets—but the dip in attendance has an upside

Tate Modern’s show in 2013 brought her abstract sculptures and paintings to a much wider audience

Major survey of Iranian contemporary art opens in Toronto this week against backdrop of US President's immigration ban

The property has been renovated, but the artist’s studio maintains his mark

The Ghanaian-born film-maker’s work draws on themes like migration, colonialisation and the environment

Los Angeles County Museum of Art has acquired the popular interactive installation

After 20 years of planning and spending $15m of his own money, the artist says he has no interest in finishing the project under the current government

While most have fled the conflict, some remained to document the suffering

The effort, which involved 18 countries, resulted in 75 arrests and the seizure of around 3,500 objects

New facilities will encourage a cross-departmental approach

Choice works by less familiar names go under the hammer this week