Canaletto & the Art of Venice
The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse. Friday 11 May–Sunday 21 October, 2018 In 1762 George III purchased virtually the entire collection of Joseph Smith, the greatest patron of art in Venice a ...
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An insightful, comprehensive documentary on the Queen’s Gallery’s dazzling exhibition
Joyce Glasser reviews Exhibition on Screen: Canaletto and the Art of Venice (Cert U) 87 min. Everyman, Curzon, VUE chains (26th Sept); Picturehouse (2nd Oct). Check the website www.exhibitiononscreen. ...
5 cosy couple’s holidays that will make you stronger
Even couples who’ve been together for many years sometimes want different things from their holidays. One person may prefer the idyllic beach scenery to the mayhem of a rammed metropolis, while the ot ...
Venice – the unique and magical lagoon city
We all think we’re familiar with Venice from images we’ve all seen – from the many pictures in glossy holiday brochures to the iconic images painted by Canaletto, Turner, and many other great pa ...