The blurred history of Orientalist art
The Islamic world may have inspired Western artists for centuries, but their fascination with the East cannot be fully divorced from its colonial context
The Islamic world may have inspired Western artists for centuries, but their fascination with the East cannot be fully divorced from its colonial context
A new collection celebrates a master of candid photography
The 20th century’s most prolific cat photographer died earlier this year. A new book celebrates his achievements
These wacky houses built with remittance money may not be architectural triumphs, but they tell an important story about migration
His space-age designs are timeless and futuristic. But his most influential ideas may be in business
Unless you’re Finnish, you probably won’t have heard of this enigmatic artist. Here’s why she matters
It’s not as modern as you think. As an enthralling new exhibition shows, people have been cutting and pasting for almost a millennium
The Moon lured humanity into its orbit a long time ago. A new exhibition in London chronicles a bewitching relationship
A Swiss painter who was ahead of his time
With its blustery beaches and boarded-up shops, Britain’s coast is an acquired taste. But like these photographers, Imogen White has learned to appreciate its bleak charm
