Articles

RA Magazine Winter 2017

Mayo, Coups de Bâtons

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5 months ago

Think you know Surrealism? Meet Egypt’s radical dreamers

Salvador Dalí may have made Surrealism famous, but an overlooked group of artists, writers and activists in 1940s Cairo made the movement their own. Here we look at their pioneering work, currently on show at Tate Liverpool.
Gluck, Medallion (YouWe)

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5 months ago

“Now it is out”: the 1930s painting that declared lesbian love

In 1936 British artist Gluck painted herself and her lover in a radical depiction of same-sex partnership. With a show at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery exploring her life and work, we look at the story behind the painting.
Early morning. The Artists set out for breakfast at Jeff's Café in nearby Brune Street. Seated are the Artist's friends George Crompton and Tara McKerr

Artists

5 months ago

Eight things to know about Gilbert & George RA

With a new show at White Cube Bermondsey, the artistic duo tell us eight things about their lives, art, fame, bigots, liberals, Brexit, and their favourite East End Turkish restaurant.
Anthony van Dyck, Charles I in the Hunting Field (detail)

RA Exhibitions

5 months ago

The life of Charles I: King, collector, tastemaker, traitor

Political turmoil in 17th-century Europe threw up exciting pickings for Charles I’s art collection. But after a civil war that led to his execution, his masterpieces were dispersed across the globe. Here, Jenny Uglow introduces our show finally reuniting the king’s treasures.