The importance of exercise as a protector of not just physical but mental health has become a mainstream notion. With that in mind, here are five great artworks that celebrate the joys of dance – surely one of the best forms of exercise known to humankind
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London’s National Gallery marks its bicentenary this year. Founded by parliament, for the people, its holdings represent a dazzling national vision of an ‘ideal’ collection. Jonathan Conlin considers the tectonic shifts in taste that created it
Get in touch with nature and enjoy literary musings in our pick of the best events to enjoy this month
Where will you get your arts fix this month? These are the top exhibitions on our list
This Arts and Crafts Movement gem on the shores of Lake Windermere is not to be missed
Did you know it’s World Book and Copyright Day? Ciaran Sneddon marks the moment with his round-up of paintings with literary presence
How was it that one of Britain’s august art institutions went from having two female artists among its founders to excluding women artists for centuries? Our expert, Dr Amy Lim, reveals the details of one of the most important chapters in the history of British women artists