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Cookbooks for art lovers
We love cook books with an artistic or museum bent. Here are our favourites - all great reads and wonderful presents for foodie art lovers. The Modern Art Cookbook Less of a cookbook, more a feast for the eyes, Mary...
How to open a new book properly
  In our rush to dive into a new book, it's easy to break the spine of the book by opening your book down the centre.  If you want to ensure that your new hardcover exhibition catalogue remains in good condition, here's a...
London exhibitions to visit - August 2026
The best London exhibitions to visit this month This year seems to be flying by and we are already about to say goodbye to some of the biggest art shows in town, so this’ll is your last chance to catch them...
The World's Most Popular Art Museums and Exhibitions in 2025
Museums are popular. Rare collections and headline exhibitions command long queues. Last year proved no exception. The top five art museums worldwide (Musée du Louvre, the Vatican Museums, the National Museum of Korea, The British Museum and The Met) together...
Book Review: Medieval Bodies: Life, Death and Art in the Middle Ages
Medieval Bodies: Life, Death and Art in the Middle Ages is a compelling and, at times, gruesome read that explores the Medieval world through the body.  This beautiful book is published by the Wellcome Collection and written by art historian, Jack Hartnell....
Supporting UK museums through Museum Freecycle
As you know, we love and adore museums (almost to a fault) and do what we can to support this wonderful community. As well as shining a light on museum publications and promoting museum exhibitions, we also provide in-kind support for  Museum...
Book review: Raphael: The Drawings
Art historian and blogger Nigel Ip reviews the Ashmolean Museum's exhibition catalogue, Raphael: The Drawings and is impressed by how the book's accessible approach, detailed descriptions and beautiful reproductions allow readers to enjoy the ingenuity of Raphael in all its delicate...