An aristocratic lady from the 17th century who was considered quite beautiful seems to have fallen from favour after she died, as someone had applied an “Instagram” filter to the painting to... Read more »
A painting of Mary Magdalene that was bought for just £30,000 in the belief it was the work of an anonymous disciple of Leonardo da Vinci is actually by Italian master Raphael,... Read more »
Shakespeare portrait said to be only one made in his lifetime on sale for £10m | William Shakespeare
A portrait said to be the only signed and dated image of William Shakespeare created during his lifetime has gone on sale for more than £10m and is being displayed in London.... Read more »
Photographer David Hoffman recalls documenting the extreme wealth inequality around Tower Hamlets and Hackney int the 1980s. Photographer David Hoffman recalls documenting the extreme wealth inequality around Tower Hamlets and Hackney int... Read more »
Irish writer Keith Ridgway’s seventh novel begins with an account of a young gay couple hosting a noisy party, which is told from the perspective of their elderly neighbour. It channels the... Read more »
