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A virtual exhibition wraps up the rich and dynamic history of this exquisitely beautiful Japanese garment, says Waldemar Januszczak
Beethoven Frieze by Gustav Klimt
The unexpected TV appearance of Klimt’s painting reminds us of its peculiarity, says Waldemar Januszczak
Tate Modern anniversary: 20 years of wow
When the gallery opened in 2000 it changed the way we see art. Waldemar Januszczak examines its meteoric impact
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Waldemar Januszczak struggles to pin down the masterwork of a German Jewish refugee who murdered her grandfather
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Waldemar Januszczak looks at what artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso created in enforced isolation
The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli
Waldemar Januszczak looks at how one artist captured the ability of dreams to set our nerves on end
The Ricotta Eaters by Vincenzo Campi
What links a little-known Italian artist, Shakespeare and red trousers? A painting of cheese eaters, with a bitter aftertaste
Raphael and his sex life
His reputation has tumbled in our neurotic century, but the artist’s luminous perfection —and love affairs — should be celebrated, says Waldemar Januszczak
Paul Gauguin, The Little One Is Dreaming
Artists who can depict children well in paintings are a rare breed, says Waldemar Januszczak