Art in Depth
Take a closer look at some of the more complex themes and discussions making headlines in today’s art world.
From detailed analyses of unusual paintings, to artwork repatriation, to the colonial context of some of Britain’s most iconic landmarks: Art in Depth investigates a range of intriguing topics through an academic lens.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas Jones: Naples and the not-so-Romantic Landscape
Delve into the world of eighteenth-century landscape pioneer Thomas Jones and his revolutionary perspective
Toppling Statues – A Webinar Review
From 23-24 November 2020, I attended the Toppling Statues Webinar – find out about about the highlights and controversies
The British Country House: Re-curating our Colonial Legacy
Explore the problems of the colonial curation of collections inside Britain’s country houses
Colonial Themes in the Contemporary Practices of Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga and Romauld Hazoumè
Explore how two artists consider colonialism in their contemporary practices.
Museums: The Colonial Context
An investigation into the British colonial propaganda used in museums, with Tate Britain’s Baroque exhibition as a case study
Victorian Sculpture and the British Empire
From the Albert Memorial to statues of Queen Victoria in Africa, find out how Victorian sculpture embodies notions of empire and colonialism.
Art and Repatriation: The ins and outs of one of the art world’s most contentious topics
What is art repatriation? What does the law say? Find out the real story about art and its relationship with colonialism, and why we should give it back