15 October marks the day, 100 years ago, when André Breton published his groundbreaking 'Surrealist Manifesto', jumpstarting an artistic movement that shook up the world into the present day.
Professor Jiehong Jiang talks about contemporary art in the context of the unprecedented cultural, political and urban transformations in post-Mao China.
Our beautiful books delve into the fascinating life of Vincent van Gogh, one of history's most iconic artists.
In 2020, the Art Fund's crowd-funding campaign successfully saved Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage. Here, we revisit the boundless energy of his art, film, activism — and gardening.
Dr Ben Ware on how we can interpret Francis Bacon’s art philosophically.
Five need-to-know facts about the movement that shocked 19th century French society.
The news of Frank Auerbach's death at the age of 93 has been announced this week. Author Catherine Lampert spent nearly forty years with Frank Auerbach, discussing the painter’s inspirations, methods and philosophy. We take a uniquely intimate look at one of Europe’s leading painters, in this feature originally published on 3 October 2019.
We sat down with Lee Cheshire, author of 'Key Moments in Art' to find out what makes good accessible art writing.
There's more to this movement than melted clocks and bowler hats. We sat down with 'Surrealism' author Amy Dempsey to discuss one of the most popular art movements of the 20th century.
'Bacon and the Mind' is the first in a new series by the Francis Bacon Estate, delving deep into Bacon's life and work to explore his relationship with memory, mind and trauma.