What actually determines how much a work of art is worth?

It’s not just about how talented the artist is. When an artwork goes under the hammer at auction, many factors come into play: the artist’s reputation, provenance (the documented history of the work), condition, demand – and, not least, h...

What do Giotto, Fra Angelico, Leonardo da Vinci and even Salvador Dalí have in common? They all returned to one story—again and again—for inspiration, emotion and meaning. A story that has shaped Western art more than any other. A story of love, betrayal, courage, loss and hope.

The Easter narra...

Some artworks must be experienced in silence to be truly understood.

Recently, I had the chance to experience this myself when I visited the Matisse Chapel – or the Chapel of the Rosary – in the South of France. A miraculous work of art, born of light, color, and a deep inner journey. (Watch my ...