A modest exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, Rubens & Women aims to reassess the idea that Rubens painted only ‘Rubenesque’ beauties. Rubens & Women The Salterton Arts Review is currently in a flurry of post-festive art enjoyment, fitting in exhibitions it wasn’t possible to see when they first opened in 2023. This means that […]
A ceiling by Rubens and the site of masques, healings and a royal execution, Banqueting House reveals its secrets on a guided tour. The Former Palace of Whitehall I have to say, Whitehall is one of those street names I haven’t given much thought to, despite place names in London so often referring back to […]
Soulscapes promises “a contemporary retelling of landscape by artists from the African Diaspora.“ What precisely does that mean? Let’s find out! Soulscapes One thing I definitely appreciate about the Dulwich Picture Gallery is the variety of their exhibitions. The last time we were there it was for Rubens and Women. The time before that it […]
Dresden’s excellent collection of Old Masters has a fitting home in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, part of the Zwinger palace complex. Dresden’s Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister Although my first stop on a recent trip to Dresden was the Dresdener Residenzschloss (Royal Palace), the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister was the one I absolutely did not want to miss. […]
A review of Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace, now on at the Queen’s Gallery. A chance to see the Queen’s best paintings close up and outside of the usual limited summer opening of Buckingham Palace. Masterpieces From Buckingham Palace Now this is an exhibition that does what it says on the tin. It is no secret […]
A trip just outside Salisbury takes us to Wilton House, a stately home which is still privately owned and makes for a pleasant few hours’ visit. Wilton: The Background On our recent excursion to Salisbury, the Salterton Arts Review also stopped off briefly in nearby Wilton. Wilton may now be overshadowed by its neighbour, but […]
A visit to Apsley House, the London home of the First Duke of Wellington. Who knew so much of the Spanish royal art collection was right there at the edge of Hyde Park? Tell Me About Apsley House Well, where to start? Apsley House is a grand Georgian building, famously home to the Duke of […]
