Spotlight on art

Marking 40 years of The Jolly Postman, The Postal Museum’s new exhibition opens 14 February 2026 (London), celebrating the artistic world behind Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s beloved book. Visitors can ex

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Michaelina Wautier is one of the most compelling rediscoveries in Baroque painting. Working in 17th-century Brussels, she tackled subjects usually reserved for men, producing still lifes, portraits an

Until 22 March 2026 Hannah Brown’s first solo museum exhibition brings together 25 paintings that explore the psychology of the English landscape, shown at Gainsborough’s House. Featuring new small-sc

New openings, festivals and cultural moments that deserve the spotlight in 2026

Liechtenstein Garden Palace 30 January to 6 April 2026 The Liechtenstein Garden Palace presents “Dealing in Splendour: A History of the European Art Market” (30 Jan–6 Apr 2026), a groundbreaking exhib