Eleanor Mills
Books | Artists Remake the World, A Contemporary Art Manifesto, by Vid Simoniti
An ambitious appraisal of art’s political role
Life in plastic | Barbie: The Exhibition, Design Museum, London
This exhibition provides a colourful time learning about the brand’s scale and influence
On my bookshelf | Isambard Kingdom Brunel, by LTC Rolt
A landmark biography of the great engineer that continues to inspire and influence
The art of healing | Jason and the Adventure of 254, Wellcome Collection, London
How one man has channelled his childhood trauma into art
A fresh perspective | The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge
These redisplayed galleries offer visitors a stimulating experience
Q&A | ‘Every new venue brings with it a chance to learn new things’
Consultant food historian Marc Meltonville is demonstrating Georgian cookery at Handel Hendrix House, but he's an expert in food and drink throughout history
Royal Academy launches recruitment drive for new chief executive
Axel Rüger to move on to the Frick Collection in New York
Former global Frieze director to head up National Portrait Gallery
Victoria Siddall to take up post of director this autumn
Landmark programme to tell stories from Aids pandemic
National HIV Story Trust awarded funding for regional roadshow
Increase in legacy gifts to arts organisations
Report shows trend towards legacy support for small local charities