After holding the art world in suspense Star Wars film maker George Lucas has finally chosen Los Angeles to build his $1bn (900,000 euros) Museum of Narrative Art.

Rome (Italy) - It was the perfect Christmas present for art lovers who thought the paintings had been lost for ever after they were stolen – and in particular the Italian art museum which has now got them back.

He’s famously been on the road for nearly thirty years.

A cultural must when visiting the French capital – the Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain is about to kick off with 180 galleries from 27 countries. The largest event of its kind in France, the FIAC runs at the Grand Palais in Paris, from October 20 to 23.

Icon of French cinema, Catherine Deneuve has been honoured for her contributions to the world of film in the city where it all began.

The Turner Prize at Tate Britain.

Masterpieces by Renaissance painter Raphael have made a rare departure from Italy and are on show at Moscow’s Pushkin Museum. One of the greatest Russian writers of his time, Alexander Pushkin, was so inspired by Raphael’s work that he frequently referred to him in his poems.

Somerset House in London, hosts

Rome, (Italy) - The monumental, enigmatic travelling public sculpture installation 'Lapidarium. Waiting for the Barbarians' by the Mexican artist Gustavo Aceves will be in Rome from September 15.