• An interview with Christo
• Artemisia Gentileschi in London
• The mistresses of Charles II
• Have art prizes had their day?
Plus: neorealism in the Netherlands, high culture in Houston, majolica mania, a brief history of neon, previews of TEFAF and Salon du Dessin, and reviews of Van Eyck at the MSK in Ghent and the art of Kyoto at the Met.
Risky business – why is New York getting rid of auction regulations?
The city claims that its decision to loosen the rules governing art auctions seeks to create a more consumer-friendly environment – but how can it?