Art and design25 Dec 2025The travel images that transported us in 2025From a secluded valley in Uzbekistan to a sacred Canadian island you can see but not touch, these images captivated BBC.com's photo editors this year.25 Dec 202521 Dec 2025The ancient monuments saluting the winter solsticeDozens of mysterious structures across the Northern Hemisphere – some nearly 5,000 years old – align precisely to frame the rising and setting Sun on midwinter's shortest day.21 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Seven of the greatest rivalries in art historyThere is an art to rivalry. Mastering its rules has, since ancient times, shaped cultural history over millennia.6 Dec 20255 Dec 2025From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic workAs one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.5 Dec 202519 Nov 2025The modern art masterpiece that sold for $236mHidden for decades from public view, the artist's Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has now sold at auction for a record sum. Why is it so valuable?19 Nov 202529 Oct 2025The clues hidden in a 1793 true crime masterpieceJacques-Louis David's The Death of Marat is a deceptively simple image of a real-life murder. But a closer look at the iconic painting reveals the political messages contained within.29 Oct 202523 Oct 2025Why there's more to this iconic nude than it seemsMan Ray's 1924 image Le Violon d'Ingres, of a woman's body transformed into a violin, has continued to fascinate, confuse and upset viewers, more than 100 years on.23 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Eight of the UK's cosiest thatched cottagesWhere better to hunker down in the autumn than the ultimate snug home? The thatched cottage is romantic, sustainable, has a long, proud tradition – and is now enjoying a revival.9 Oct 202526 Sep 2025The 100-year-old books saved from Venice's floodsIn 2019, Venice was hit by its second-worst flood in history. Today, books saved from the water tell a story of loss and resistance.26 Sep 2025...