Hannah Payne is an art world professional with 20 years background in the art and heritage sector including working with artists, institutions and leading art programmes and exhibitions. In this edition of The Art Five Hannah talks to...

Christy Burdock reflects on the haunting resonance of Léon Spilliaert’s melancholy works during the isolation of the COVID-19 lockdown. Drawing parallels between Spilliaert’s solitary figures and her own experiences of confinement, Burdock explores the role...

Gordon Dalton reflects on the solace found in the quiet, contemplative works of Giorgio Morandi during the global lockdown of 2020. In this deeply personal essay, Dalton explores how Morandi’s understated still lifes and rare...

Francisco Goya (1746–1828) remains one of the most profound and versatile artists in history, blending sharp social critique with a mastery of visual storytelling. From his biting satires of 18th-century Spanish society to the haunting...

Josef Albers (1888–1976) revolutionised our understanding of colour with his pioneering theories and experimental teaching methods. His seminal book, Interaction of Color, remains a cornerstone for artists, educators, and designers, illustrating how colours interact and deceive...

Lee Krasner (1908–1984) stands as a testament to resilience and innovation in the world of Abstract Expressionism. Long overshadowed by her husband, Jackson Pollock, Krasner’s work remained underappreciated during her lifetime, but the Barbican Gallery’s...

The shifting boundaries between reality and imagination, history and memory, form the core of Paul Newman’s exploration in art. Drawing on the works of surrealists like Emmy Bridgwater and René Magritte, alongside the haunting narratives...

"Exploring the Depth of Chaïm Soutine's 'Carcass of Beef': A Journey Through Intense Textures and Vivid Colours"   This description delves into the captivating essence of Chaïm Soutine's 'Carcass of Beef' (circa 1925), an oil...

Enzo Marra reflects on his profound encounter with Philip Guston's 'Painting, Smoking, Eating' (1973) at the Royal Academy's 2004 exhibition. He admires Guston's courageous shift to autobiographical themes, revealing personal struggles through expressive brushwork. Marra...