UK buyer sought for £8m Gainsborough masterpiece barred from export
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UK buyer sought for £8m Gainsborough masterpiece barred from export
Pastoral landscape sold at Sotheby’s was once owned by Royal Holloway college
Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
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Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend
From the dazzling dresses of Dior at the V&A to the grim reality of how architecture can affect your health at the Wellcome Collection
Gainsborough murder mystery. Plus, RoseLee Goldberg on performance art
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Gainsborough murder mystery. Plus, RoseLee Goldberg on performance art
We travel back to the 18th century and delve into the grisly family murders that helped Gainsborough gain fame. Plus, RoseLee Goldberg tell us all about her new book Performance Now: Live Art for the 21st century. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
Murders most foul: Gainsborough family revenge killings trigger reassessment of artist’s early years
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Murders most foul: Gainsborough family revenge killings trigger reassessment of artist’s early years
New research reveals that two members of Thomas Gainsborough's family were killed over a financial dispute when the artist was a child
Blue Boy takes a well-earned break ahead of treatment
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Blue Boy takes a well-earned break ahead of treatment
The painting has rarely gone off display at the museum since its opening in 1928—until now