The founder of hip-hop on humble beginnings, musical evolutions and the origin of a billion-dollar business
A new NFT from Penn showcases mRNA research enabling life-changing vaccines for COVID and beyond
Explore the first group of works to be offered during Classic Week in London, celebrating art from antiquity to the 21st century
As some 80 first editions are auctioned in aid of English PEN, we look at insights into the creative processes of le Carré, Atwood, Mantel and more
An account of Napoleon’s greatest military victory — told in his own words — comes to Christie’s on 7 July
Explore two extraordinary exhibitions delving into the inextricable links between the visual and literary arts through the ages, with works by Shakespeare, Picasso, Joyce, Rubens and more
Browse the auctions of The Private Collection of William S. Reese and discover treasures ranging from the exploration of the New World to various printed Americana
Many of the 20th century’s greatest painters — from Picasso to Hockney — also produced beautiful works for books
Four Christie’s specialists choose their favourite lots from upcoming auctions of works from the leading bookseller
Enjoy a 360 view of an array of timeless and elegant pieces from antiquity to the 20th century
Rare books, lithographs and manuscripts provided shine a light on the inspirations of the famed children’s writer
These inscribed first editions offer a rare glimpse into Fleming’s influences as he built 007’s world
Our London-based specialist on Bach, Shakespeare, Einstein — and the all-important difference between ‘signature’ and ‘autograph’
The miniature painting on this Persian folio is attributed to Aqa Mirak, described by his peer Dust Muhammad as ‘the genius of the age‘
From paintings and sculptures to weapons and decorative objects, the art of the Islamic world is extraordinarily diverse
From Beeple to Vermeer, YSL to Van Gogh — our pick of the best art books to have on your radar in 2022
Why Christie’s was the place to be this year, with outstanding results both in our salerooms and online
One of only six extant microscopes owned by Darwin is possibly the earliest he used — as well as the first to come to auction
The first message posted on Wikipedia by the site’s founder is now being sold as an NFT
Shannon Tebay, the first American to be head bartender at the American Bar at the Savoy in London, shares a favourite recipe
In a letter to his friend, Gorky described the day he was entertained by the world’s greatest novelist at his estate, Yasnaya Polyana, in October 1900
A rare manuscript by Albert Einstein and his lifelong friend Michele Beso is an important scientific document from the 20th century
Christie’s presents Classic Week New York. Engage with timeless and elegant pieces from antiquity to the 20th century
Books and Manuscripts specialists Mark Wiltshire and Sophie Hopkins discuss ten of the most memorable lots to pass through our hands
Explore a virtual 360-degree tour of the very best in classic art from our second group of Classic Week sales
From Goya to Hogarth, histories to how-to guides — there’s something for everyone in our pick of light(ish) reads to enjoy this summer
The Caxton Cicero — published exactly 540 years ago — contains the first works of classical antiquity ever printed in English
Books specialist Mark Wiltshire on the history of Christianity’s most influential printed text
Scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and specialist Thomas Venning encounter a manuscript that has ‘slept in obscurity for 300 years’
Specialist Margaret Ford shares a primer on this fascinating, and surprisingly accessible, book collecting category