Reviews and Highlights | 2021

‘Where his paintings are tightly choreographed performances, his drawings show the frantic chaos and craftsmanship of the endless rehearsals within Poussin’s mind.’

Review – Poussin and the Dance

‘The ink matches his existing drawings. The monogram is as iconic as it gets. And the graphic style is recognisably Dürer’s own. But the true light at the end of the tunnel was the watermark on the paper.⁠’

Review – Dürer and his Time

‘Treasures are literally around every corner, from Guido Cagnacci’s magnificent Jacob Peeling the Rods taking centre stage in the Italian section to a glistening little Gerrit Dou of A Girl chopping Onions on the way to the Rembrandts!⁠’

Review – Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace

‘This is the definition of an excellent and concise exhibition which breathes life into a national icon using the best possible historic objects available to us. The only disappointment is that this could not be a permanent display for future generations to enjoy.⁠’

Review – Thomas Becket: Murder and the Making of a Saint

‘This is a show worth visiting for the simple reason that it features exceptional artworks, just enough text to get you through, and the experience isn’t tedious, despite its subject matter.⁠’

Review – Michael Armitage: Paradise Edict

‘This exhibition isn’t rosy and beautiful; it’s depressing, emotional, and gut-wrenching.
And for that reason, it’s just perfect.’

Review – Tracey Emin / Edvard Munch: The Loneliness of the Soul

‘Appearing like paintings made by a child, there is also a complexity of emotions and viewpoints in her works. Bearing exaggerated expressions, the sitters are uncomfortable in the picture plane and they know it.⁠’

Review – Chantal Joffe: Story