Reviews and Highlights | 2020

‘Ultimately, the exhibition shows that Artemisia Gentileschi was no mere legend. Through passion and hard work, she devoted her life to building her reputation as a noteworthy artist. She wasn’t satisfied until she could be the best of the best, constantly vying for patronage from the most prominent members of society.’

Review – Artemisia

‘I think one’s ability to clearly differentiate the individual hairs on Adam’s legs is testament enough to the unprecedented opportunity to view the exterior panels of the Ghent Altarpiece as Hubert and Jan van Eyck once did.’

Review – Van Eyck: An Optical Revolution

‘In a culture superficially obsessed with youthful appearances, Freud’s portraits of himself and others celebrate the aging body. His unforgiving, unflattering approach to his sitters compliments an appreciation for wrinkles, stretch marks, and bruises.’

Review – Lucian Freud: The Self-Portraits