Two overlapping exhibitions see the Paris-born, London-based artist discuss his influences and inspirations, and the pleasure derived from including some of his late mother’s work

As he opens his first solo show in London, the Israeli-born painter discusses his intimate, often explicit images of queer love, and his engagement with art history

Works donated by a collecting couple include paintings by Bonnard, Vuilliard, Matisse, Braque, Caillebotte and many others

Fresh material from big collections led the $399m New York auction, while mid-tier Monets primed the market for his $55m haystacks work at Sotheby's tonight

The collectors are seeking more than $300,000 in damages after the painting failed to be authenticated before heading to auction last year

"I remember my mum painting cherry blossoms in the garden, when I was five or six—I think I ate some paint."

From imperturbable colourful calm at White Cube Bermondsey to Mandy El-Sayegh's information overload at the Chisenhale Gallery

From Pierre Bonnard's colours-turned-up-to-11 at Tate Modern to Bill Viola's dust up with Michelangelo at the Royal Academy of Arts

Exhibition aims to reassess French artist’s reputation and revel in depth and detail of his work