Post-Impressionism
Strange new world
A new art history hinges on a proleptic reading of Edwardian history
The Courtauld: a collection unmasked
The gallery has long been famous for its impressionist collection, but the reopening sheds light on other works of art
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Tame Impala fails to impress
unconquered by a
taste of Crusader food
Gary Stevenson is wrong about wealth taxes
The popular economist is irritating, but more importantly he is mistaken
Why they hated Ann Widdecombe
Fair-minded people could agree or disagree with her opinions. Left-wing bigots hated her for not abandoning them
What is wrong now was wrong before
Julia Gillard should not pretend that the “unintended consequences” of the gender debate were unknowable
Ethnic minorities are abandoning Labour
It is not just Muslim voters who have been abandoning the Labour Party
British comedy: a post-mortem
British comedy has become safe, stale and contrived
Life for petty theft?
IPP sentences are a shocking stain on the criminal justice system that the Prime Minister would do well to kill off
The problem with price freezes
Freezing prices is not half as simple (or cheap) as politicians often think
From the Desk of Lord Kronsteen
When a sketchwriter faces awkward questions, only a billionaire’s dictated letter of support will do
Fast out of the blocs
how to acquire an
art collection quickly
Our first Catholic prime minister?
Andy Burnham’s religious background has a subtle but deep historical significance
Racing in revolt
The sport continues along a path towards its collapse, spurning any opportunity for reform
Let there be lightness
Black Comedy is best viewed as a breathtakingly accomplished technical exercise
Two faces of America
Copland: 3rd symphony, Walker 5th (LSO Live)
We must strengthen British capitalism
Having a successful capitalist system depends on having a strong state
Sometimes look on the bright side of life
We should welcome the more culturally affirmative moments of pessimistic and condemnatory commentators