Bellotto: The Königstein Views Reunited
The National Gallery is bringing together five views of the fortress of Königstein for the first time in 250 years. These were painted by Bernardo Bellotto (1722–1780) at the peak of his career when he was a court painter in Dresden. Once overlooked in favour of his uncle and master Canaletto, with whom he trained […]
Disciples of Dóra Maurer
Born in 1937 in Budapest, Dóra Maurer is probably the most iconic Hungarian artist alive. With a career that spans over five decades, Dóra has worked with almost every medium you could think of. As a teacher, she has inspired whole generations who recognise her as the most important influence in their careers. Over her […]
Joan Eardley | Centenary
One of Scotland’s most enduringly popular artists of the 20th century, Joan Eardley became famous for her portraiture of street children in Glasgow and for her landscapes of the fishing village of Catterline and surroundings on the North-East coast of Scotland. Her artistic career had three distinct phases. The first was from 1940 when she enrolled at the Glasgow […]
Wish You Were Here
As a kid I loved writing and receiving postcards. Whether it was me the one away on a holiday or my friends or relatives, it was always exciting to receive those colourful cards sent from exotic destinations usually full of joyful words. Wish You Were Here celebrates the crucial role the humble postcard has played […]
Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser
The V&A is bringing to life the wonderful adventures of Alice, the girl who fell down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by all kinds of peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. Exploring its origins and reinventions over the 158 years since it was first published, this landmark exhibition offers an immersive journey through Alice’s […]
British National Sculpture Prize 2021
Aimed at supporting emerging sculptors, the British National Sculpture competition returns for the 11th year with a prize purse tripled to £45,000. In 2009, Rinus and Aniet van de Sande founded the British National Sculpture Prize (NSP) to inspire, motivate and support emerging artists living in the UK. More than a decade on, the prize continues to […]
Turner’s Modern World
J.M.W. Turner is without doubt one of Britain’s greatest artists, who lived through some of the most extraordinary times of recent history. He lived through two decades of conflict with France, from the French Revolution and through the Napoleonic War. At the height of the industrial revolution, he saw Steam replace sail; machine-power replace manpower; […]
Eternal Beauty
Written by Craig Roberts and produced by Adrian Bate, Eternal Beauty tells the story of Jane (Sally Hawkins), the middle sibling of three sisters who, after being dumped at the altar at a very young age, has a breakdown that sees her spiraling into a paranoid schizophrenic world, where love (both real and imagined) and […]
All Over – Philippe Favier
Working closely with curator Thierry Raspail, the highly original Philippe Favier has devised an exhibition “all over” the 45 rooms of the magnificent former episcopal palace, overlooking the Rhône. Born in 1957 in Saint-Étienne, Philippe Favier now lives and works between Paris, Nice and the Vercors, his personal haunt. This unusual artist is one of […]
Totally Thames 2020
Totally Thames 2020 is back celebrating the river at the heart of the city, which connects us to places far and wide. Now in its 24th year, Totally Thames is one of the world’s most important river festivals. As part of this summer’s reimagined festival, there will be an exciting new Totally Thames online hub […]
