Ancient sculpture from Italian museums to go on show in Tehran after Iran lends Greek statue to Fondazione Prada

Overtures include Louvre director’s planned visit to Tehran, while Italy lends classical sculpture

Frescoes recently found in the church may date back to the sixth century, which would make them the oldest Christian paintings in the country

Warrington event will include works inspired by retail giant Ikea

Show of works by Scottish prizewinners and nominees will travel in a bus across Scotland

Patrum aims to bring in donations for restoration projects, and connect patrons around the world

The installation of Event Horizon was cancelled last year after banker’s suicide

Grand rehang begins as director resolves to give permanent displays a "complete makeover"

A trio of exhibitions examines the artistic and political legacy of the grassroots group

Poor conditions persist, says new report from the activist group, but underpayment is the real issue for migrant workers

A Vanity Fair of the art world in a thriller about an imaginary Watteau

More than 30 works feature on trail of valleys and lakes

Board members say they will do all they can to save historic company in crisis

Complex system of guarantees behind sale of key works including $81.9m Rothko

Artist surprised after four exhibitions are allowed to open in Beijing—but international travel is still off-limits

Eight-week event is structured around "schools" addressing key social and artistic issues

David Adjaye-designed gallery aims to reflect institution's roots

And why this major overhaul of the country’s state museums can still go very wrong due to vested interests and bureaucracy

French culture minister decides its time to replace Nicolas Bourriaud who was caught by "surprise"

Terrorist group functions as a modern racketeering operation through sale of plundered cultural objects