The Young Old Master
Was Turner ancient or modern? He himself was in no doubt about his ability to compete with both
The Apotheosis Of The Ego
The Viennese Secessionists brought a pioneering introspection to their bold new portraiture
Blurred Visionary
Gerhard Richter’s distinctive and diverse work is ultimately defined by its old-fashioned beauty
Sell-Out Show at Tate Modern
Money is the driving force behind too much contemporary art
The Serpent in His Own Eden
Paul Gauguin forged the myth of himself as a South Seas primitive — but his painting was not just a pose
Undaunted And Unsentimental
A distrust of politicians and a compassion for working people drove Honoré Daumier's work
Camera Bravura
The National Gallery's new show, Seduced by Art, celebrates the lasting influence of photography's earliest pioneers
Lords of the Prairie
George Catlin both recorded and idealised the vanquished native Indian tribes of North America
The Mask of the Monarchy
In six decades of portraits the Queen’s impenetrable expression has barely altered
The Assassin of Painting
A new exhibition at Tate Modern succeeds in freeing Miró the artist from Miró the brand…