The second “What is Art For?” investigation took place in the Hermitage Theatre last month

Anglo-French co-operation to alleviate misery in the Jungle

As The Art Newspaper marks its 25th anniversary, the optimistic world of 1989 has given way to a more troubled age

Figures including Sarah McCrory and Serge Lasvignes reveal their highlights and biggest disappointments

Artist's painstaking copies of backs of famous paintings include the Mona Lisa

App will allow people to keep memories alive far beyond New York

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Negotiations include huge loan fee part of which will help fund revamp of Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art

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Artisans set up shop at Smithsonian for show championing Kabul’s talent as terrorist threats mount at home

Artist covered the walls of one in graffiti, keeping another pristine

No cuts for national museums but regionals face ripple effect of reduced funding for local authorities

US foundation claims Castro regime seized paintings that Hitler failed to steal

Both sides seek to exclude key witnesses and evidence from the forgery case which is set to begin on 25 January

Outgoing director’s portrait by Wolfgang Tillmans and a Lampedusa Cross among works added to collection

Five men have been sentenced under Law52, the anti-drugs legislation enforced by the country’s former president

Former prime minister’s belongings attract bidders from 41 countries

Five artists are creating site-specific commissions for Louisville ahead of museum's reopening

Tenth edition will focus on the role of museums and institutional bureaucracy