A dreamy 1904 composition depicts Aurora, the goddess of dawn, chasing away the night.

Artworks from The Triton Collection Foundation achieved $84.7 million, which combined with sales from various owners, contributed to a total of $155 million for Phillips' New York Evening Sale.

Christie's 21st Century Evening Sale broke new records for emerging artists, while blue-chip artists were met with waning interest.

The Society of Dublin Painters played a pivotal role in bringing Modernism to Ireland in the early 20th century.

A recent auction in London featured record-breaking ceramics by Dame Lucie Rie and Hans Coper.

Mark your calendars: here are 10 unmissable shows to see in London this autumn. From the blockbusters Marina Abramović and Coco Chanel retrospectives to pioneering photographers and contemporary artists, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

From its early roots in telegraphy experiments to shaping chart-topping hits, the synth has had a profound impact on music.

At a recent auction in Guernsey, a rediscovered oil sketch by the renowned English Romantic painter John Constable featuring 'The Hay Wain' cottage fetched £200,000 (about $240,000).

The long-awaited retrospective of performance artist Marina Abramović will be the first solo show by a woman in the RA’s Main Galleries.

From the birth of Venus to the riddle of the Sphinx, here are the tales behind some of the greatest works of Classicism.

Though celadon is often associated with China, the green-glazed ceramics from the Korean peninsula are some of the most precious pieces on the market.

The Futurism movement emerged in the early 20th century as a radical departure from traditional artistic conventions. 

In 1959, Peggy Guggenheim bought what she later described as ‘twelve fantastic artifacts' from Africa, the Pacific and South America, which went on to form the basis of her extraordinary collection of non-Western art.

An exceptionally rare Chinese cloisonné 'pomegranate' box from the Ming period found in an attic in England achieved an extraordinary sum.

The shortlist for Britain's most prestigious award in contemporary art has been announced. Here is what you need to know about the four artists selected.

A 'Bindu' painting by the contemporary Indian artist S.H. Raza broke a new record at Roseberys.

Mark your calendars: here are 10 unmissable shows to see in London this spring. From contemporary art to classic masterpieces, antiquities and fashion, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

London’s National Portrait Gallery and Los Angeles’ Getty Museum have announced plans to jointly acquire Joshua Reynolds' 'Portrait of Mai', widely considered to be a national treasure.

Discover the incredible story of a garnet intaglio ring that sold for 450 times its original estimate at a recent fine jewelry auction. 

A new survey of visitor figures across the world's top 100 museums reveals which major art capitals have been able to recover from the pandemic, and which still have a long way to go. 

The recent spring sales at two of the top London auction houses showcased the very best of British creativity, reconfirming the collectors’ appetite for British artists amid a not-so-stable market.

A newly debuted exhibition at the Royal Academy celebrates Black artists from the Southeastern United States who have forged a unique artistic tradition.

Though most cameras can be bought at auction for modest sums, cameras with a rare provenance command high premiums – in some cases, even millions of dollars. One brand, in particular, holds the most records.

A major donation has enabled the V&A to acquire David Bowie’s archive of more than 80,000 items, available to the public for free.