The first monograph on the artist to be published in English, this book provides a long-overdue introduction to the life and work of Portuguese painter Josefa de Ayala, known as Josefa de Óbidos (1630-1684). One of the best known and most celebrated artists of the Portuguese baroque, she is the only early modern female

Our next interview for the National Year of Reading is with curator and writer, Filipa Ramos... What was the first non-fiction/arts book you remember reading, and what was its impact on you?  I was a ...

Explore a collaborative project by Tom Hammick and Adam Nicolson, inspired by the landscapes and poetry of the English Romantics, featuring vibrant woodblock prints and a journey through the Quantock ...

The Albany Institute of History & Art connects diverse audiences to the art, history, and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley through its collections, exhibitions, and programs.

Our next interview for the National Year of Reading is with independent art historian and author, Michael Bird... What was the first non-fiction/arts book you remember reading, and what was its impact...

The curator of Norway’s national museum in Oslo is bringing the work by the Flemish baroque artist Clara Peeters out of obscurity in a major exhibition of female artists

Brings together women painters from Northern Europe and Italy working between 1550 and 1650, including Artemisia Gentileschi, Lavinia Fontana and Judith Leyster Unveils a significant new attribution t...

#Watermelon, pumpkin and cucumber, 1950s, by #EnidMarx (British, 1902-1998). Held by Compton Verney, https://www.comptonverney.org.uk/works/watermelon-pumpkin-and-cucumber/ #NationalWatermelonDay #ar...

From October 21, 2026, to April 4, 2027, the Museo degli Innocenti , for the first time, an extraordinary exhibition dedicated to Artemisia Gentileschi’s Florentine period.

Ahead of the publication of her book – Hendrick ter Brugghen: Utrecht's Subtle Master – author Natasha Seaman reflects on how she came to the subject, and what developments have been made in the study...

Our next interview for the National Year of Reading is with writer, journalist and lecturer, Dr Dominic Bradbury...   What was the first non-fiction/arts book you remember reading, and what was its im...

Thursday 24th June 6.15PM FOR A 6.30PM START BDP London 16 Brewhouse Yard Clerkenwell London EC1V 4LJ We enjoyed Bob's talk in manchester so much we thought we would treat our London friends to it too...

Held every year without interruption since 1769, the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition displays a diverse array of contemporary works. The theme for 2026 is ‘interconnectedness’, bringing works togeth...

Our next interview for the National Year of Reading is with Scottish artist, Caroline Walker...   What was the first non-fiction/arts book you remember reading, and what was its impact on you?  It’s d...

An A+C day symposium in partnership with Norwich Cathedral to coincide with the exhibition ‘Living by the Rule: Contemporary meets Medieval’ at the Sainsbury Centre (16 May – 4 Oct) Speakers include:...

Notwithstanding her best efforts, eighteenth-century French painter Vallayer-Coster was somewhat forgotten and overlooked in the years following her successful five-decade career in Paris. Now a new E...

Explore the intriguing life of Antonio Canova and his World. Discover the artist's impact on sculpture and modern perceptions.

Explore the intriguing life of Antonio Canova and his World. Discover the artist's impact on sculpture and modern perceptions.

Join us to hear Gary Hume RA reflect on his remarkable practice with art historian Martin Gayford, upon the release of the career-spanning monograph, 'Begging for It'.

Saint Benedict imagined a life of stability, community and measure; one devoted to the care for souls and, ultimately, to spiritual salvation.

Our next interview for the National Year of Reading is with author, curator, teacher and lecturer, David Boyd Haycock...   What was the first non-fiction/arts book you remember reading, and what was i...

Join V&A Keeper Emeritus Julius Bryant at the museum for a presentation on the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the rich visual culture it inspired on the 175th anniversary of the exhibition.

The exhibition features large-scale canvases, intimate panels, pencil sketches and ink drawings, made over the past five years, alongside new works, exploring themes of motherhood and early-years care...

Lund Humphries' growing list of books for art and museum professionals features surveys and essential guides to core elements of professional art practice such as provenance research, art law and cont...