The future of the arts: ‘The world is coming into visual art on a human scale’
Our art critic longs to see paintings in person once more, and looks to a future where exhibitions may run longer and borrow less from abroad
Our art critic longs to see paintings in person once more, and looks to a future where exhibitions may run longer and borrow less from abroad
There is much to praise from Ghana, India, France, and a stunning international pavilion. Less admirable is a true horror on the Arsenale…
Compton Verney, Warwickshire
Four centuries of automata whir into wondrous life in a show that’s as much performance as it is exhibition
Serpentine galleries, London
Christo’s floating installation makes a big first impression, but can’t match the brilliance of Tomma Abts’s canvases
There was revolutionary fervour from Russia, dazzling critiques of the American dream, and unforgettable faces…
From old masters to new visionaries, this year’s City of Culture offers a wealth of sensual treats amid a tide of human history