The art world

Of the major art fairs to visit London every year, Frieze London (14-18 October 2026) is the elite event – serious, monied and glamorous. The London Art Fair, held last week, is a little more relaxed.

14 March to 28 June 2026 A selection of 64 Dutch and Flemish drawings from the 16th and 17th centuries will be on display, featuring works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Rembrandt, Rubens, Jacob Jordaen

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

Discover how Biba earned its spot as the brand that epitomises 1960s and 1970s fashion, sparking a revolution in how people shopped. An exhibition looking at how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to b

Best books… Roy Foster The emeritus professor of ...

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