Last November at Christie’s, the divine became the dollar.

While Hockney’s greatness as an artist is an ongoing debate, the popularity of his work is beyond dispute.

The Met spent eight years securing 133 drawings plus paintings, sculptures and architectural models from 50 different institutions and individuals in Europe and the United States.

In my lifetime, I do not recall having so many reasons to cry and send up my sighs to Mary for help and hope.

It’s more likely that gala attendees will be taking inspiration from the lavish outfits favored by Pope Benedict than the sartorially understated Pope Francis.

Two crucial words from Rainer Maria Rilke’s 'Letters to a Young Poet' are missing from John Paul II’s 'Letter to Artists': sex and solitude.