Gordon Dalton reflects on the solace found in the quiet, contemplative works of Giorgio Morandi during the global lockdown of 2020. In this deeply personal essay, Dalton explores how Morandi’s understated still lifes and rare...

Francisco Goya (1746–1828) remains one of the most profound and versatile artists in history, blending sharp social critique with a mastery of visual storytelling. From his biting satires of 18th-century Spanish society to the haunting...

Josef Albers (1888–1976) revolutionised our understanding of colour with his pioneering theories and experimental teaching methods. His seminal book, Interaction of Color, remains a cornerstone for artists, educators, and designers, illustrating how colours interact and deceive...

Lee Krasner (1908–1984) stands as a testament to resilience and innovation in the world of Abstract Expressionism. Long overshadowed by her husband, Jackson Pollock, Krasner’s work remained underappreciated during her lifetime, but the Barbican Gallery’s...

The shifting boundaries between reality and imagination, history and memory, form the core of Paul Newman’s exploration in art. Drawing on the works of surrealists like Emmy Bridgwater and René Magritte, alongside the haunting narratives...

"Exploring the Depth of Chaïm Soutine's 'Carcass of Beef': A Journey Through Intense Textures and Vivid Colours"   This description delves into the captivating essence of Chaïm Soutine's 'Carcass of Beef' (circa 1925), an oil...

Enzo Marra reflects on his profound encounter with Philip Guston's 'Painting, Smoking, Eating' (1973) at the Royal Academy's 2004 exhibition. He admires Guston's courageous shift to autobiographical themes, revealing personal struggles through expressive brushwork. Marra...

Dan Coombs offers a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of the role of gesture in modern painting, focusing on the transformative works of Henri Matisse. Through a lens of spontaneity, immanence, and artistic reinvention, Coombs...

Enzo Marra's canvases vibrate with an almost sculptural intensity, where thick layers of paint become both medium and message. Drawing inspiration from artists like Philip Guston and Leon Kossoff, while critically engaging with the commodification...