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People in a Rijksmuseum observe art on walls. A man leans over a display case. The room has wooden floors and white walls. Mood: contemplative.

People in a Rijksmuseum observe art on walls. A man leans over a display case. The room has wooden floors and white walls. Mood: contemplative.

REVIEW: 'Landmark' American Photography exhibition at the Rijksmuseum

Apr 14

V&A museum interior with fashion displays in glass cases. Visitors casually walk through the elegant space with patterned floors and columns.

V&A museum interior with fashion displays in glass cases. Visitors casually walk through the elegant space with patterned floors and columns.

V&A's Fashion Gallery will get Burberry makeover

Mar 31

Three colorful, masked mannequins on red platforms in Tate Modern's Leigh Bowery exhibition. A vibrant projection plays in the background. Red curtains and green walls.

Three colorful, masked mannequins on red platforms in Tate Modern's Leigh Bowery exhibition. A vibrant projection plays in the background. Red curtains and green walls.

Leigh Bowery exhibition reviews: what the critics say

Mar 30

Smiling Vick Hope in shimmering silver outfit poses against a sparkling, mosaic backdrop. Her curly hair and festive mood enhance the vibrant scene.

Smiling Vick Hope in shimmering silver outfit poses against a sparkling, mosaic backdrop. Her curly hair and festive mood enhance the vibrant scene.

Vick Hope and Mariella Frostrup join V&A trustees

Mar 23

Claudia Winkleman in a black suit stands before a castle split between day and night. A peacock on grass, a train, and an owl in a tree are visible.

Claudia Winkleman in a black suit stands before a castle split between day and night. A peacock on grass, a train, and an owl in a tree are visible.

Claudia Winkleman joins British Museum trustee board

Mar 23

Glyn Morgan with long hair, in a gray blazer, stands confidently in front of vibrant space-themed posters on a blue wall.

Glyn Morgan with long hair, in a gray blazer, stands confidently in front of vibrant space-themed posters on a blue wall.

Glyn Morgan is Science Museum's new Head of Collections

Mar 20

People enjoy a sunny day at the Somerset House courtyard with fountains; some sit, some walk. Historic building backdrop; clear blue sky.

People enjoy a sunny day at the Somerset House courtyard with fountains; some sit, some walk. Historic building backdrop; clear blue sky.

Somerset House's Jonathan Reekie on 25 years of making their own money

Mar 20

Tim Burton in a black suit stands in a geometric, mirrored hallway with purple lighting. Art frames line the walls, creating a modern, artistic mood.

Tim Burton in a black suit stands in a geometric, mirrored hallway with purple lighting. Art frames line the walls, creating a modern, artistic mood.

Tim Burton exhibition smashes Design Museum visitor record

Feb 25

Ink drawing of an octopus with swirling tentacles on a mottled brown background. The mood is enigmatic and textured.

Ink drawing of an octopus with swirling tentacles on a mottled brown background. The mood is enigmatic and textured.

After 50 years, Victor Hugo's drawings come to UK in Royal Academy exhibition

Feb 25

Six best ancient Egypt books for kids according to expert Young V&A curator

Six best ancient Egypt books for kids according to expert Young V&A curator

Six best ancient Egypt books for kids according to expert Young V&A curator

Feb 9

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Feb 9

Van Gogh Museum Director cuts visitor numbers after 'too much growth'

Van Gogh Museum Director cuts visitor numbers after 'too much growth'

Van Gogh Museum Director cuts visitor numbers after 'too much growth'

Jan 18

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exhibition reviews

People in a Rijksmuseum observe art on walls. A man leans over a display case. The room has wooden floors and white walls. Mood: contemplative.

People in a Rijksmuseum observe art on walls. A man leans over a display case. The room has wooden floors and white walls. Mood: contemplative.

REVIEW: 'Landmark' American Photography exhibition at the Rijksmuseum

Apr 14

Three colorful, masked mannequins on red platforms in Tate Modern's Leigh Bowery exhibition. A vibrant projection plays in the background. Red curtains and green walls.

Three colorful, masked mannequins on red platforms in Tate Modern's Leigh Bowery exhibition. A vibrant projection plays in the background. Red curtains and green walls.

Leigh Bowery exhibition reviews: what the critics say

Mar 30

Mire Lee in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall: 'gory' Open Wound commission unveiled

Mire Lee in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall: 'gory' Open Wound commission unveiled

Mire Lee in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall: 'gory' Open Wound commission unveiled

Oct 9, 2024

British Museum Silk Roads exhibition reviews: what the critics say

British Museum Silk Roads exhibition reviews: what the critics say

British Museum Silk Roads exhibition reviews: what the critics say

Oct 6, 2024

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museum travel

People in a Rijksmuseum observe art on walls. A man leans over a display case. The room has wooden floors and white walls. Mood: contemplative.

People in a Rijksmuseum observe art on walls. A man leans over a display case. The room has wooden floors and white walls. Mood: contemplative.

REVIEW: 'Landmark' American Photography exhibition at the Rijksmuseum

Apr 14

History-making Anselm Kiefer exhibition to open at Amsterdam's Van Gogh and Stedelijk museums

History-making Anselm Kiefer exhibition to open at Amsterdam's Van Gogh and Stedelijk museums

History-making Anselm Kiefer exhibition to open at Amsterdam's Van Gogh and Stedelijk museums

Jan 8

Paris' Pompidou Centre will close this year until 2030

Paris' Pompidou Centre will close this year until 2030

Paris' Pompidou Centre will close this year until 2030

Jan 1

A bronze sculpture of a young ballerina lying exhausted on the floor with a bright blue cube behind her

A bronze sculpture of a young ballerina lying exhausted on the floor with a bright blue cube behind her

4 exhibitions in the Hague not to miss in 2025

Dec 8, 2024

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most popular stories

Cartier exhibition opens at V&A museum

Cartier exhibition opens at V&A museum

Cartier exhibition opens at V&A museum

Dec 18, 2024

What’s on at the V&A in 2025

What’s on at the V&A in 2025

What’s on at the V&A in 2025

Jan 22, 2024

8 must-see art exhibitions in the Netherlands in 2025

8 must-see art exhibitions in the Netherlands in 2025

8 must-see art exhibitions in the Netherlands in 2025

Dec 30, 2023

What's on at Tate Modern in 2025

What's on at Tate Modern in 2025

What's on at Tate Modern in 2025

Nov 20, 2023

interviews

People enjoy a sunny day at the Somerset House courtyard with fountains; some sit, some walk. Historic building backdrop; clear blue sky.

People enjoy a sunny day at the Somerset House courtyard with fountains; some sit, some walk. Historic building backdrop; clear blue sky.

Somerset House's Jonathan Reekie on 25 years of making their own money

Mar 20

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Turmoil at the British Museum explained by the Guardian's Charlotte Higgins

Feb 9

What's AI's role in the art market right now? Jo Lawson-Tancred's new book explains

What's AI's role in the art market right now? Jo Lawson-Tancred's new book explains

What's AI's role in the art market right now? Jo Lawson-Tancred's new book explains

Dec 13, 2024

Tone Hansen on the Munch Museum's new award for artistic freedom

Tone Hansen on the Munch Museum's new award for artistic freedom

Tone Hansen on the Munch Museum's new award for artistic freedom

Nov 25, 2024

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art and exhibition books

Six best ancient Egypt books for kids according to expert Young V&A curator

Six best ancient Egypt books for kids according to expert Young V&A curator

Six best ancient Egypt books for kids according to expert Young V&A curator

Feb 9

The best Grayson Perry books: 4 fascinating reads for Perry fans

The best Grayson Perry books: 4 fascinating reads for Perry fans

The best Grayson Perry books: 4 fascinating reads for Perry fans

Jan 3

What's AI's role in the art market right now? Jo Lawson-Tancred's new book explains

What's AI's role in the art market right now? Jo Lawson-Tancred's new book explains

What's AI's role in the art market right now? Jo Lawson-Tancred's new book explains

Dec 13, 2024

Inside The Art of Naval Portraiture book by the National Maritime Museum

Inside The Art of Naval Portraiture book by the National Maritime Museum

Inside The Art of Naval Portraiture book by the National Maritime Museum

May 27, 2024

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