The 'Egyptian Picasso' was a celebrated abstract expressionist and multifaceted contemporary master of calligraphy and painting.

Rabindranath was an Indian polymath and a national hero. Best known for his poetry, he was also a composer, philosopher and educator who turned his hand to painting in his sixties. His artistic output in the last two decades of his life was both prolific and fascinating.

Take a closer look at the Harvard World Map, an extremely rare scientific instrument produced in late 17th-century Safavid Persia.

History of Science and Technology features several items from Apple's history, including an original building sign.

Bonhams Skinner presents one of the most important collections of American furniture offered in the last decade.

Specialist Jim Peake highlights some of his favourite lots from the upcoming sale.

Artists have confronted death in myriad forms over centuries. From the vanitas to vitrines of taxidermy. Sasha Thomas is brave enough to take a close look

For five decades, Viola Frey worked as an accomplished maker across a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, bronze, glass and ceramics.