Art
David Hockney’s Life in Drawing
The history of Hockney and his lifelong life-drawing itch, pursued now over seven decades.
London
In Brief
This Designer's Inflatable Trousers Will Blow You Away
Menswear designer Harikrishnan sent models down the runway wearing cartoonishly inflated latex trousers — and they're brilliant.
In Brief
Artist Asked Not to Attend UK Fair Because “Asians Are Seen as Carriers” of Coronavirus
New York dealer Raquelle Azran told artist An Nguyen that their presence “would unfortunately create hesitation on the part of the audience to enter the exhibition space.”
Art
Tate's Bold Decision to Tackle the British Baroque
The political, dynastic, and religious machinations of this era should have provided ample material for a meaty exploration of the relationship between art and power.
Film
The Disturbing, Enthralling, Pitiless Steve McQueen
The serious-minded artist-cum-filmmaker is enjoying a full retrospective at Tate Modern.
Art
An Artist Paints Love and Life in Maputo, Mozambique
Drawn from archival photographs, memories, and imagination, Cassi Namoda's family portraits emanate warmth and comfort.
Art
Remembering India’s Forgotten Artistic Masters
A new, first-of-its-kind exhibition in London spotlights painters associated with with Kampani Qalam, the Urdu name for the rich, hybrid art style associated with commissions for the East India Company.
Art
Painting Clings On
Painting’s funeral was canceled at the last minute.
Film
Young Muslims Speak Out About Life Under Constant Surveillance in the UK
In his installation film The Destructors, Imran Peretta looks at the trauma inflicted by counterterrorism laws.
Art
The Untamed Jungles of Vivian Suter’s Abstract Paintings
While the ecological aspect of Suter’s work is particularly timely, her obvious enjoyment of pure color and form makes her artworks all the more enduring.
Art
The Makings of Madonnas
The peculiarities of pregnancy in art, from corsets to belly pads and hidden bumps.
Announcement
Phillips to Offer El Anatsui's "Affirmation"
The work is part of A Vision in Red, a collection offered at Phillips, London’s 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening & Day Sales. The auctions will take place on February 13 and 14.