The Practice of Painting: Past and Present
In this extract from ‘How Painting Happens’, celebrated writer and art critic Martin Gayford draws a parallel between the practice of painting, pas...
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Through the Lens of Banksy
Kelly Grovier, author of 'How Banksy Saved Art History', speaks to us about his interest in Banksy’s work through the lens of art history, and the ...
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13 Paperbacks to Pack on Your Next Adventure
Many of our titles come in a paperback edition, ready for your next train or plane journey, or summer getaway.
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Mothers Divine and Acts of Creation
Hettie Judah, author of 'Acts of Creation' explores a piece featured in her new book: Mary Beth Edelson’s 'Zipper Sheela: Stepping Out' (1973)
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Inside the World of Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, Louis Vuitton’s Master Perfumer
To celebrate the release of 'Louis Vuitton: A Perfume Atlas,' Thames & Hudson's Curtis Garner sits down with legendary master perfumer Jacques ...
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Velázquez, hippos, snail slime & the Pope: Highlights from Francis Bacon: A Self-Portrait in Words
This new book brings together letters, statements and interviews from one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. Here, Michael Peppiatt sh...
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Recipe: Amalfi Lemon Cream Cake
Transport yourself to the sun-drenched waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea with this recipe from 'Italian Coastal' by Amber Guinness.
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Podcast: The boundless imagination of Eileen Agar
In this episode, artist Olivia Fraser offers a personal glimpse inside the incandescent life and art of her great aunt Eileen Agar, a pioneering fi...
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Best art books: A curated collection for art enthusiasts
From Surrealist studies to beautiful biographies and marvellous monographs, these books offer insight, inspiration and a fresh look at some of hist...
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The Catwalk Collection from the World's Most Celebrated Designers
With 2.5 million copies in print, each high-end, cloth-bound volume in the bestselling Catwalk series features over 1,100 looks as they originally ...
