Art and design

The Pompidou Centre was derided by many when its design was first unveiled – yet its influence has been huge. As a renovation approaches, its co-creator Renzo Piano recalls the furore.

These simple, Scandi-style homes were built in the UK during a worldwide boom in stripped-down holiday houses.

The recent discovery of an art forger's workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks – here are the simple rules to work them out.

In the past month alone, shadowy portraits have been found hidden in longstanding masterpieces by Titian and Picasso. What can they and other such discoveries tell us?

An iconic image of Kate Moss marked an explosive moment of change in Britain – and helped to create the culture we now live in. It's among the photos displayed in a new exhibition.

Decluttering expert Marie Kondo's best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up was a global phenomenon, changing our thinking about material excess.

"It's about what speaks to you": Displaying paintings, prints, textiles and sculptures can all help create a fresh living space for the new year – here's how, according to the experts.

As Pantone's "colour of the year 2025" is announced, we explore the paint shades that are trending now – and find out which colours can improve our mood.