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Faith rewarded: Spain's religious masterpieces go on show in UK

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:38:16 GMT

Man behind the next National Gallery blockbuster describes his struggle to secure the loan of priceless religious treasures from Spain

Pointless pleasures from Corot to Monet

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Never mind the gaps in the National Gallery�s survey of landscape, the joy is in the wonderfully impetuous sketches.

Prince Charles's lecture urges architects to respect the past

Tue, 12 May 2009 08:13:17 GMT

Prince Charles will risk the further wrath of modern architects tonight when he urges them to look to the past when designing buildings in the future

What has Prince Charles given architecture?

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:19:02 GMT

The Prince of Wales may no longer be the most influential voice in British building design but his latest intervention over Chelsea Barracks is to be feared for a different reason

Best London galleries and museums

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:35:21 GMT

From rock 'n' roll and graffiti art to Henry VIII and the workings of the human body, London's galleries and museums have something for everyone.

Best Places for Valentine's Day in London

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:43:13 GMT

From inspirational views to candlelit concerts, here are some of the best places to celebrate Valentine's Day in London.

Here�s the Queen�s church, here�s the steeple ...

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:52:20 GMT

... and inside the newly renovated St Martin-in-the-Fields there�s still room for all the homeless people...

Science Museum starts night for adults

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:54:34 GMT

The Science Museum is throwing open its children's play areas to grown-ups at "adults-only" nights complete with live music and alcohol

Art & design

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:24:02 GMT

London has recently underlined its status as the global capital of contemporary art. These are the key players in the world�s most exciting market.

Fruit and veg portrait leads show of Renaissance faces

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:13:34 GMT

This unusual 16th century portrait of a king is one of more than 70 masterpieces in a new exhibition at the National Gallery

Sainsbury's strange gift to Tate

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

We have much for which to thank late National Gallery benefactor Simon Sainsbury, who has bequeathed 18 pictures to the nation - but his taste was quirky rather than sure, says Brian Sewell.

First and last chance to see �100m art gift to the nation

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:51:27 GMT

An unprecedented opportunity to see one of the most important donations of paintings ever made to the UK begins tomorrow

Fighting for a lost cause

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Pure colour and tiny touches of paint were the means by which a group of exciting young Italian artists were convinced they could take painting into the 20th century, says Brian Sewell.

Canterbury Cathedral is falling down

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:23:09 GMT

For the price of a couple of Francis Bacons one of our greatest churches could be saved for another millennium, says Brian Sewell.

The capital's must-see Spring exhibitions

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:18:22 GMT

From Renoir and Picasso to Tutankhamun to the Terracotta Army, Daralyn Danns and Niki Chesworth check out the must-see exhibitions this Easter.

It's a joy to eat with your art

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Having something to eat with your art is a significant source of revenue for London's galleries and museums, says critic Fay Maschler.

The art of giving

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:13:29 GMT

The National Gallery and the Tate have announced one of the most significant bequests of paintings ever made to the nation.

Ramsay's gastropub in running for top award

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:26:12 GMT

Gordon Ramsay's gastropub The Narrow has been nominated as one of the five best in London. See the rest of the nominees here.

Best restaurants for St George's Day

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:38:59 GMT

With our national day fast approaching, Hilary Armstrong tests our patriotic fare.

Enjoying the art of food

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:10:05 GMT

There was a time when eating in the restaurants and cafès of London's museums and galleries was the penance for seeing great collections. But there's been a dramatic change.

Fay's restaurant gongs for 2006

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:48:47 GMT

Fay Maschler focuses on Asian, Italian, Latin American, gastropubs and places where it's tough to get a table.

Old greats, new light

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT

The National's latest exhibition, from Manet To Picasso, might draw the crowds, but it's far from comprehensive and the rooms are too cramped, says Fisun G�ner.