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The past month’s sales have put the spotlight on artists
The piece I’d never part with
From Raphael and the mysterious Fornarina to Jan Steen with his flirtatious Margriet and Suzanne Valadon, who broke many hearts until she lost hers to a much younger man, Nick Trend explores five romances that made art history
Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter 12 July to 2 November 2025 Initially trained in theatre design, Himid is best known for her innovative approaches to painting and social en
Rufus Bird considers whether the market is up or down
Exhibition of the week Ithell Colquhoun Tate ...
Canny collectors should swoop in when an artist falls out of fashion–but always pay attention to quality, because even the greatest names, such as Picasso, made the odd pot-boiler