Art destinations : 70 places to see great art

The ultimate guide to art around the globe

From dazzling international capitals to out-of-the-way hotspots, the 70 destinations featured here all share one thing in common : art. Artists, artworks, and artmaking are essential to the fabric of each place, and one of the best reasons to visit them. From Marrakesh to Marfa, centuries or even millennia-long histories of human creativity sit side by side with the latest in cutting-edge contemporary practice.

Visit the art island of Naoshima in Japan ; stroll past murals in Valparaiso, Chile ; see 40,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art in Australia ; or devote a day to the panoply of museums and galleries in Paris.

With glorious photographs, practical tips for visitors and plenty of exciting details about the best places to visit, alongside lists of museums, galleries, public art, and more, Art Destinations is a grand tour of art - where art is central to place, identity, culture and history.