The commodification of Frida Kahlo: are we losing the artist under the kitsch?
As a new exhibition of Kahlo’s photographs opens, Jenny Valentish looks at the merchandise bearing the artist’s image and wonders if we’ve missed the point
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Masters and machines: the best art and architecture of 2019
Van Gogh comes to London, Keith Haring scribbles over Liverpool, Jean Nouvel gets weird in Qatar, and the V&A hits top gear
Underwear with women in mind: Upgrade your drawer with the feelgood lingerie trends
‘The new lingerie is all about body confidence, comfort, versatility, and performance. As the demand for functional fabrics continues to increase, we can also see this trend in lingerie. The innovative, “ready for real life” fabrics are creating flowing garments with a feminine touch, transforming women into body positivity activists. The natural and body-shaping … Read more
Tate Britain to celebrate 60 years of work by female artists
Show will reflect vital role of women in history of British art over last six decades
Fine Art Society sale to include works by Whistler, Gluck and Peter Blake
The gallery, priced out of New Bond Street after 142 years, is auctioning more than 300 works
‘Precious works of art’ – Akira Isogawa’s unique fashion celebrated in retrospective
A major new exhibition showcases the 25-year career and creativity of the talented Australian designer