More and more cities are building iconic buildings by star architects to boost their international profile. But does it work?

Smaller towns and cities have made bold architectural statements that have brought them international renown.

Spectacular architecture for new museums and opera houses is now commonplace. But is the often eye-watering price tag worth the investment?

The cultural buildings of the future are not being built in London, Paris or New York but rather in up-and-coming metropolises like Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen.

An exclusive look at photography from the GDR, a world that no longer exists.

At the age of 33 and in the space of three novels, Sally Rooney has become the spokesperson for Irish youth.

Edna O'Brien reflects on the way her turbulent life has shaped her religious beliefs and moral values

Depictions of nude women can be objectifying and insulting. But Venus is perhaps more inclusive than she looks

Olympia is a classic Venus with a 19th century twist: she's a prostitute

The painting that caused a scandal