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The story of modern art in six paintings
Modern art often takes a lot of concentrated time to read but it’s worth the effort. Some simple planning and choosing five or six pieces of work to focus on makes for a great experience. With this in mind, I’ve picked six paintings at Tate Modern in London to see. The reason? These paintings tell you the story of modern art.

Clare


When is a work on paper completed? Andrew Mackenzie Q&A + exhibition
A fascinating Q&A with Andrew Mackenzie on when a work on paper is completed. Also discover Barn Drawing, Orange, and more in his captivating exhibition at Leith School of Art.

Clare


Mark Rothko and Gerhard Richter - good neighbours?
Mark Rothko and Gerhard Richter, what it is that draws us in time and time again to see the works?

Clare


A drawing masterclass on negative space from Maggi Hambling
What can we learn about negative space from Maggi Hambling.

Clare


We Live In Time
The romcom has become cult with We Live In Time – the new, achingly raw love story from the A24 stable.

Dionne


The Outrun
Based on the critically acclaimed memoir by Amy Liptrot, The Outrun is a scorchingly honest drama about addiction, recovery and what it mean

Dionne


Changing gender bias one painting at a time - Bessie MacNicol
The National Galleries of Scotland is working hard to readdress gender imbalance with new acquisitions.

Clare


Beyond Van Gogh - where two worlds collide
This captivating exhibition sets two worlds colliding. Cutting edge technology brings the master of post-impressionist art to a contemporary

Clare


Paula Rego & Carlo Crivelli - two halves of the same coin?
How do these two works rooted in very different historical periods speak to each other across the ages.

Clare


Grayson Perry: Smash Hits - subversion, suburbia and social commentary
He has a talent for making art accessible and yet often strives to express the inexpressible.

Clare


Yayoi Kusama - You, Me and the Balloons - immersive and fun for all
With Yayoi Kusama's work's there is a sense that you are enveloping yourself inside something that is much bigger than yourself.

Clare
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