Tag Archives: Art and design

Daunting, dazzling - and doomed

Posted on February 28, 2013 by European Order

Why have painters been so drawn to the Tower of Babel? Jonathan Jones finds the answer in an eerie, compelling show about Babylon, the ancient city where it once stood In pictures: Take a look around Babylon Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 17, 2013 by European Order

Dulwich Picture Gallery, London Continue reading →

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Military History Museum – review

Posted on January 15, 2013 by European Order

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 January 11, 2013 by European Order

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 January 9, 2013 by European Order

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 January 7, 2013 by European Order

Estorick Collection, London Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 3, 2013 by European Order

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

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Works by Van Gogh and Hockney mark London gallery’s 200th birthday

Posted on December 24, 2012 by European Order

Twelve paintings that ‘would knock your socks off at 50 paces’ feature in Dulwich Picture Gallery’s anniversary celebrations Continue reading →

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Auf wiedersehen Britart: Germany wins when it comes to art

Posted on November 22, 2012 by European Order

Is Germany the greatest European art nation of the 20th century? Continue reading →

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‘Jesuit priest’ forger has fooled US museums for more than 20 years

Posted on October 20, 2012 by European Order

Skilled counterfeiter does not ask for payment for ‘masterful’ versions of works by Picasso, Signac and Daumier Continue reading →

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