What are the most expensive abstract paintings in the world? I know that deep down inside you’re pretty certain you can churn out an ‘abstract’ painting. There’s a community out there who sees value ...

The pioneers of abstraction—the Cubists, the Abstract Expressionists, the Minimalists—emerged from firm and identifiable aesthetic roots and developed their own philosophies. In the competitive ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. As any Valentine knows, the colour red signifies love and passion, but it can also convey connotations of lust, ...