After spending his mornings sitting for Lucian Freud, his assistant of 20 years,
David Dawson, goes home to prepare for
an exhibition of his own work. Freud's studio is an inspirational place, he tells Ben Luke... more
The Armenian-born Arshile Gorky was fêted as the father of American Abstract Expressionism — but his art is compelling only when he draws on the tragic history of his native land.... more
Sixty years of social and political change that transformed America are explored in a new exhibition featuring some of the country's most influential 20th century artists... more
A Mark Rothko abstract painting became the most expensive work of post-war art sold at auction when it went for $72.8 million (£36.8 million ) at Sotheby's in New York. ... more
Never mind punk rock, get ready for Tate rock. Tate Modern has joined forces with names from the music industry who have written and recorded songs inspired by their favourite works of art.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do