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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Vivienne Westwood Catwalk: The Complete Collections
In this extract from ‘Vivienne Westwood Catwalk’, Alexander Fury offers a glimpse inside the world of the epoch-defining designer. From her catwalk...
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Colour, joy and timeless designs: Behind the scenes at Marimekko
Step into a world of printmaking at the much-loved Finnish design house and discover the perks of a ‘colour kitchen’, the simple pleasure of a coff...
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Podcast: What should an art museum be?
In this episode, The Art Museum in Modern Times author Charles Saumarez Smith takes us inside the world’s leading galleries, exploring the ‘Disneyf...
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The ‘marvellous instability’ of Marcel Duchamp
Gender rebel, anti-artist and master of subversion. This extract from 'Marcel Duchamp (World of Art)' offers an extraordinary glimpse inside the de...
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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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Unmissable Books on Women Artists
Discover a curated selection of books on women artists', from Frida Kahlo to Yayoi Kusama and beyond. Delve into the lives and work of extraordinar...
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Podcast: 'Not your grandfather’s history of art'
Do you live in a human body? Then abstract art is for you. A refreshing reappraisal of the history of abstract art, this episode explores quilt-mak...
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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...
