Turner prizewinners lead calls to rescue fund that lit up visual arts in the north
Cuts threaten unique group responsible for daring commission of ‘moon rock’ and a burning grand piano
June 2017
Five of the best… new art shows
Richard Wright and Grayson Perry: this week’s best UK exhibitions
The Scottish minimalist unveils a beguiling environmental artwork, while rude pots and satirical wall hangings are the focus of the ceramicist’s new show
September 2014
Reading American cities
Chicago in books: readers' picks
From mid-century poverty to contemporary love stories via an account of the 1893 World’s Fair, here is a roundup of our readers’ top Chicago literature
May 2014
Don't call Glasgow's contemporary art scene a miracle
Glasgow has produced three of this year's Turner Prize nominees, and several previous winners. Moira Jeffrey is not surprised
March 2014
Jonathan Jones on art
Why Gagosian is the Starbucks of the art world – and the saviour
Art dealer Larry Gagosian pushes the best work – Richard Serra, Cy Twombly, Richard Wright, Urs Fischer – and fills the gap in our public galleries with real taste and belief, writes Jonathan Jones
October 2013
The Show Is Over: has painting really had its day?
A nihilistic new exhibition called The Show Is Over seems to contradict its own premise – by showing the fearless, living glory of painters such as Ed Ruscha and Richard Wright, writes Jonathan Jones
January 2013
Charlotte Higgins on culture
Turner prize goes to Glasgow in 2015
The Tate has confirmed that the 2015 Turner prize will be awarded at the Tramway in Glasgow
April 2012
Glasgow international festival of visual art – review
A liberating spirit of openness and local involvement – and free lunch – makes Glasgow's art festival a winner, writes Laura Cumming
October 2011
Glasgow's Turner connection
Why does Glasgow keep producing so many Turner prize winners and nominees? Could it all be down to this man? Charlotte Higgins investigates
May 2011
Charlotte Higgins on culture
The Turner prize: artists kiss goodbye to London
The Turner prize shortlist – determinedly non-metropolitan – shows that the British art scene is broader and more geographically spread than ever
April 2011
Charlotte Higgins on culture
This week's arts diary
Turner winner Richard Wright does a castle makeover, plus new orchestras to watch, and the Tate Modern's new lieutenant
September 2010
Jonathan Jones on art
Band of art brothers: does great music inspire great art?
Jonathan Jones: From Pollock to Warhol, and now Jeremy Deller, artists have had a creative connection to music. But does great music imply great art (and vice versa)?
August 2010
Martin Creed: Down Over Up; Richard Wright: The Stairwell Project; Joan Mitchell
Martin Creed continues to beguile with his quizzical art of the everyday, writes Laura Cumming
Jonathan Jones on art
Fight! Fight! Fight! Why artists must be rivals
Jonathan Jones: Some might say it's philistinism to put artists in competition with each other. But it's been a fact of life since as far back as the Renaissance
Prickly customers: Martin Creed and Richard Wright in Edinburgh
Cacti on parade, steps to nowhere, and a vast psychotropic dome . . . Jonathan Jones on the two Turner prize-winning artists who are lighting up this year's Edinburgh art festival
May 2010
Jonathan Jones on art
The YBAs are over. Long live the OBAs!
Jonathan Jones: The era of shock and sensation is giving way to something more considered and - gulp - mature. Not a moment too soon, either
January 2010
Arts diary
Richard Wright's Turner winner erased
If you wanted to see Richard Wright's prize-winning fresco, it's too late, says Charlotte Higgins
December 2009
Arts diary
Glasgow School of Art's golden age
With another Turner prize winner and the centenary of its Mackintosh Building, the Glasgow School of Art is riding high, says Charlotte Higgins
Golden opportunity
Letter: Perhaps the Tate has a duty to retain Richard Wright's beautiful golden fresco, despite the artist's legitimate concerns for ephemerality and memory
Turner prize winner Richard Wright sets a gold standard
Richard Wright was last night named the 25th winner of the Turner prize, Britain's most prestigious art award
