The 17th century was the zenith of painting, in the Netherlands. In no other era were artists so productive. Never before had so many painters tried to make a living from their art. Demand was huge.

Since time immemorial art has captivated people. The soft lines, the anatomy of subjects, the hair and eyes on the side, the ...

The 17th century was the era of the Baroque, a style bringing passion, colour and drama to painting, sculpture, architecture ...

Gormley’s is back in Charlemont Square (Dublin 2), hosting an impressive exhibition featuring both renowned and emerging ...

The piece of work I still think about is… Phyllida Lloyd’s, all-female cast of Julius Caesar, set in a women’s prison at the ...

Drawing inspiration from contemporary Belgian design, this historic home has been infused with warmth and character ...

Beyond the unnuanced flashy title, should it take its place among the categories that art history and aesthetics ... The comparison between a still life in oil on canvas or wood by the Dutch ...

If there are none of the overwhelming masterpieces that were in New York, this Boston show still ... painting, her profile at the keyboard is reminiscent of the woman playing the harpsichord in ...

Mati Diop’s brisk, thoughtful documentary Dahomey considers the limited yet necessary good done through restitution.

Washington, D.C., bursts with iconic monuments and fabulous museums.  I’ve lived in or near our nation’s capital off and on ...