Tag Archives: Art and design

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

Posted on June 11, 2011 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 May 3, 2011 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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Quentin Blake drawings auctioned to raise money for illustration museum

Posted on April 21, 2011 by European Order

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 European Order

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 European Order

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

Posted on March 1, 2011 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 February 15, 2011 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 February 1, 2011 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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Painting the poll tax riots: did John Bartlett get it right?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by European Order

The 1990 riots are made into something nobler in John Bartlett’s History Painting. George Osborne’s bullying might show us the ugly truth again Continue reading →

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The arts need diversity schemes

Posted on October 17, 2010 by European Order

Positive action programmes for minority groups should remain on the cultural agenda until there is no organic need for them Continue reading →

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