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Artist Lindsey Mendick on the National Gallery show The Ugly Duchess

The rising star artist visits an exhibition that raises questions of just how much our attitudes to women have changed in the last 400 years

<p>Saint Francis in Meditation, 1635-9, by Francisco de Zurbarán</p>
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Saint Francis of Assisi at the National Gallery review – remarkable

An excellent exploration of representations of the saint by artists from Caravaggio to Antony Gormley

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The best free exhibitions in London right now: culture at no cost

Want to have a fun day out but also save those pennies? These free London art exhibitions are perfect

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Luxury and Power at the British Museum - makes our world look shabby

This gorgeous exhibition shows that even if the Greeks thought the Persians were effete decadents, they shared a taste for the finer things in life

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Mudlarking Festival to mark museum’s anniversary in east London

Mudlarking – or scavenging for treasure washed up by the river – has a long history in the city

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New Tate Modern Director announced, heading to London from Oslo

Hindsbo oversaw a major consolidation of five national organisations in Norway, so knows a thing or two about big venues

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Turner Prize 2023: Who is on shortlist for biggest accolade in UK art?

This year’s prize is part of the Towner 100 — the gallery’s year-long centenary celebration of the arts in Eastbourne

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Crown to Couture at Kensington Palace: Heaven for A-list devotees

With outfits of Kendall Jenner, Lizzo, Beyoncé, Timothée Chalamet (and more) alongside the decadence of 18th century court attire this is surely the starriest fashion exhibition London has ever seen

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Titanosaur at the Natural History Museum - it’s totally rooaarsome

How big? Awe is the aim of this exhibition’s game, and it delivers

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Milk at the Wellcome Collection: a deep dive into the white stuff

For milk-lovers and the lactose-averse alike, this exhibition is an illuminating look at the stuff of life

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Berthe Morisot at the Dulwich Picture Gallery review: phenomenal

The painter, who helped shape Impressionism, was at the centre of the Paris art world at its most exciting

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Images of rock legends help gallery celebrate 20th anniversary

West Contemporary’s XX show will see images of some of the world’s biggest musicians go on display

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Portraits of Dogs at the Wallace Collection: a doggie treat

This exhibition of art featuring man’s best friend spans centuries, from a second century sculpture to David Hockney and Lucian Freud

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5 things to know about the major Chanel exhibition coming to London

The Victoria and Albert Museum will pay homage to the legendary French couturière in September

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After Impressionism at the National Gallery: an artistic explosion

This was a time when art really was everything everywhere all at once

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National Portrait Gallery shines light on colour photography pioneer

Yevonde: Life and Colour will exhibit over 150 works by the revolutionary artist

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Hysterical at Bermondsey Project Space: a cathartic look at misogyny

After a successful debut last year, Eliza Hatch and Bee Illustrates have returned with a second instalment of their Women’s History Month exhibition celebrating art as a form of protest

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The Ugly Duchess at the National Gallery: gives her the last laugh

This tiny exhibition – just five paintings, with some magnificent drawings – makes a point about Renaissance humour, which could be cruel to age and ugliness.

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Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers review: an essential show

Artists like Lonnie Holley, Thornton Dial and Joe Minter are finally getting due attention, but this exhibition will leave visitors wanting more

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Evelyn de Morgan, The Gold Drawings at Leighton House: shines bright

It’s just one room of works on paper but this exhibition is rich and intriguing

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Art After Dark: the free late-night culture programme coming to London

This year you can see some of London’s best exhibitions late in the evening

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Empress’s new clothes star in blockbuster British Museum exhibition

Museum showcases display of 19th century Chinese treasures

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Bowie’s Aladdin Sane celebrated at Southbank on 50th anniversary

Aladdin Sane: 50 Years will feature a two-month long exhibition opening on April 6

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The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea at the Queen’s House

Assuming you have a high tolerance for maritime pictures this exhibition is a fascinating look at two artists who entranced the English court with their images of the sea

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David Hockney at Lightroom: do we really need it bigger and closer?

The experience projects the artist’s seven decades of work onto huge walls in the new Lightroom space... but too much disappoints

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Donatello at the V&A: miraculous marble, breathtaking bronze

This is a chance to revel in the work of arguably the greatest sculptor of his era

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Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum: a once in a generation show, don’t miss it

A knock-out exhibition like this – pretty much all killer and no filler – won’t happen again for at least 30 years, so get to Amsterdam if you can