Tag Archives: Art and design

Scottish National Portrait Gallery – review

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

Scotland’s National Portrait Gallery, reopened after a dramatic £17.6m overhaul, is a bright and democratic delight Continue reading →

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Painting Canada: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven – review

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

Dulwich Picture Gallery, London Continue reading →

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Military History Museum – review

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

Daniel Libeskind’s visceral redesign for Dresden’s Military History Museum has as striking an effect on the exhibits inside as on the facade itself Continue reading →

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Museum of Liverpool – review

Posted on July 24, 2011 by admin

It’s part of a world heritage site, but the showy Museum of Liverpool fails to complement the city’s proud past Continue reading →

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Picasso to make biggest impression at Sotheby’s sale.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

La Lecture, portrait of the artist’s mistress and muse Marie-Thérèse Walter, is star lot at modern art auction. Continue reading →

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From Morandi to Guttuso: Masterpieces from the Alberto Della Ragione Collection – review

Posted on June 11, 2011 by admin

Estorick Collection, London Continue reading →

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Mona Lisa’s eyes: should we feel individuals Da Vinci tales?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

I love Leonardo discoveries and theories. But not bizarre rumors about his famous sitter’s identity Continue reading →

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Quentin Blake drawings auctioned to raise money for illustration museum

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Pictures by Eric Carle, Nick Park and Raymond Briggs are also on display for first time Continue reading →

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Leonardo da Vinci painting is put at risk by loan from Poland to London

Posted on April 2, 2011 by admin

Polish art experts warn over journey of Lady with an Ermine to National Gallery Continue reading →

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Stubbs painting expected to fetch record £15m at auction

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

Painting of mares and foals in ‘remarkable condition’, and Titian, Rubens and Rembrandt works also for sale at Sotheby’s Continue reading →

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