Tove Jansson’s humane vision
A major Paris exhibition highlights timeless themes of the Finnish artist’s ouvre
Complexity on canvas
Women abstract artists step out of the shadows
Unwavering commitment
The life and work of Alice Neel
Being the girl in the green jumper
Cyril Mann’s muse, Renske Mann, rescues the artist from forgotten obscurity
An irreversible step
If Britain embraces euthanasia for the terminally ill, it won’t end there
Brutalist beauties
These monstrosities were imposed on the population, not desired
Making a mockery of Labour
The ministers just can’t yet do chaos like the Tories could
Centre for a vassal state
Why is a think tank dedicated to “Inclusive Trade” trying to tie the UK to EU imports?
In the city
From the suburbs to the estates
Worthy instrument
York Bowen, Willam Walton: Viola concertos (SWR Music)
The year in military history
2024 has been a rewarding year for lovers of books and history
Booty contest
This book sets out to rebalance ahistorical narratives of how museum collections were constructed
Boris: the PM who could do no wrong
This must be in competition for the most inaccurate work of non-fiction since … well, since Johnson’s last book
The Lost Gardens of London
The war between city and greenery is eternal; the concrete and asphalt seeks open land to engulf
Over the line
No one should discipline children for asking honest questions or telling the truth
