This month

Painting a local cricket match, Sherree Valentine-Daines received an invitation that changed her career and led her to become artist-in-residence at Goodwood

The search for the mythical relic unites the two strongest currents of European spirituality: Christianity and the legends of Arthur and his knights

Silverware, with its glistering surface and ornate designs, dresses the table like no other material and has an unmatched capacity for turning a meal into an occasion, as Matthew Dennison discovers

Fans of the leading British artist David Hockney will know how much he doted on his pet dachshunds. Sold at Phillips last autumn, Little Stanley Sleeping was a poster made for the show ‘David Hockney:

From gleaming presents to inebriating parties, discover five artists’ interpretations of the festive season

Challenge your family and friends to our fun foodie quiz… it’s a cracker!