The life of William Morris: An inexhaustible search for beauty
The Arts and Crafts designer created such iconic patterns as Strawberry Thief – but William Morris’s abilities ranged far beyond textiles. In a kal...
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How to change the course of modern art: The visual languages of Pablo Picasso
Looking at Picasso author Pepe Karmel charts Picasso's ever-evolving style, delving into some of the artist's most iconic paintings, including Les ...
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The enigmatic life of Vivian Maier
She photographed Frank Sinatra, shoeshine boys, and a toddler with tears coursing down her cheeks. She photographed a fur coat, a pearled neck and ...
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The endlessly adventurous life of Lee Miller
‘I keep saying to everyone, 'I didn't waste a minute all my life’’. From Vogue covers and Surrealist balls to a friendship with Picasso, Lee Miller...
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The Rich and Resilient Life of Barbara Hepworth
In one of her final interviews, Barbara Hepworth wished for ‘ten lifetimes to express the variations and subtleties which one lifetime can give.’ T...
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An ‘indomitable sense of self’: The unshakable photography of Zanele Muholi
When faced with the entire history of an artistic practice, where does one begin? Here, Phillip Prodger, author of ‘Face Time: A History of the Pho...
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From Courbet to Kardashian: The self-portrait’s enduring power
Capturing and distributing pictures of oneself is hardly unique to ‘generation selfie’. Here we explore self-portraiture across the ages – includin...
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The turbulent life of Frida Kahlo: Chronic pain and boundless creativity
A life-changing accident, an axe-wielding assassin, a tempestuous relationship and more. Discover the remarkable story of Frida Kahlo, whose life a...
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Dot on: The rise and rise of Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama is the world’s best-selling female artist. But on her path to success she’s had to grapple with trauma, poverty, sexism, and frighteni...
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All about Chanel: The Making of a Fashion Powerhouse
It’s been more than 50 years since the passing of Gabrielle Chanel, but her eponymous fashion house goes from strength to strength. From modest beg...
