Many of Magnum’s most renowned photographers have photographed China, returning time and again, their fascination growing in line with the country’s burgeoning accessibility and international influence. We take a look at some of the stunning photos from 'Magnum China'.
Since the birth of the Chinese movie industry in 1920, over 300 movie periodicals were created; although little trace now remains of that once-flourishing print genre, 'Chinese Movie Magazines' collates and contextualizes more than 500 full-colour covers, “from Charlie Chaplin to Chairman Mao”.
Robert Macfarlane reflects on his cartophilia in an extract of the new book bringing together writers' thoughts on the geographies they describe and the wild landscapes of their imagination.
Take a look at the best of Karl Lagerfeld’s pioneering and irreverent campaigns for Chanel, as photographed by the designer himself.
The V&A Dundee, designed by internationally renowned architect Kengo Kuma, opened the weekend of 15 September 2018. Take an exclusive look at what's inside.
What links Stalin and the artist Rosso Fiorentino? What was Gauguin hinting at when he painted a copy of Milton’s 'Paradise Lost' into a portrait? Is it true that no one ever saw Picasso with a book in his hand?
Flora Magnifica: Why floral designers display and disrupt nature.
Artists and writers are sometimes portrayed as solitary figures, and artistic couples have often been overlooked. 'Significant Others' explores the curious dynamics of thirteen great partnerships.
'Louis Vuitton Catwalk' is the first comprehensive overview of Louis Vuitton’s cutting-edge fashion collections, from the house’s first collection designed by creative director Marc Jacobs to the work of Nicolas Ghesquière, who helms the brand today. Take a peek inside the newest release in the Catwalk series.
13 Jul, 2018
The crisis post Second World War forms the backdrop to Tate Britain’s exploration of a century of painting the human experience. It’s also at the heart of Martin Gayford’s book 'Modernists and Mavericks', in which he describes vividly the friendships and rivalries that defined the London art scene in the middle decades of the 20th century.