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Looking at Landscape: The Colonial Gaze
The western artist uses his gaze, not to passively observe and respect, but to own and dissect. The colonial gaze, as projected onto a landscape, is a weapon.
What happened to sculpture?
A reflection on the epidemic of poor-quality contemporary sculpture in Britain’s public spaces – and why we’ve got used to it.
The Abuja Pottery and Michael Cardew: A Colonial Review
The Bernard Leach potter who ventured to West Africa to teach pottery – examine his motives and his legacy.
Ross Muir and the Skating Minister
Discover the subtle yet brilliant reinterpretation of one of Scotland’s most well-loved artworks.
Jean-Claude Chauray: A Modern Master of the Dutch Golden Age
A little-known 20th Century French painter and the impact of the Dutch Golden Age.
‘Legacies of Empire’ at the National War Museum
A critical review of the surprising ‘Legacies of Empire’ exhibition at the National War Museum, Edinburgh.
A Closer Look: Jan Van Eyck’s ‘The Arnolfini Portrait’
Take an in depth look at one of the world’s most enigmatic paintings, and unravel the mysteries of this Renaissance masterpiece…
The Picturesque & The Sublime – South African National Gallery
An exploration of the South African National Gallery’s intriguing exhibition of the romantic landscape
The Harlem Renaissance – Innovation and Injustice
Discover the ground-breaking, twentieth-century movement that advocated for racial equality through art