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Lucian Freud was no gardener, nor plant lover. Yet his paintings of plants – and weeds – are some of the most remarkable, and overlooked, of 20th-century art history. Now, in the year of the centenary of the artist’s birth, a new exhibition at London’s Garden Museum takes his plant works as its focus. Its curator, Giovanni Aloi, reveals the story behind three of the paintings on show
The role of women in 19th-century artistic circles was more muse than maker, which makes the story of disabled artist Sarah Biffin all the more noteworthy. Largely overlooked by history, a new show about her, says Jane Audas, places the artist in the spotlight
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew call them ‘a cross between a museum of priceless artefacts and a warehouse of birth certificates for plants’ – welcome to the fascinating world of herbariums. Our expert Mark Spencer reveals their history and links to art
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TRAVEL
The Arts Society Tours offers a range of quality cultural and art holidays through carefully selected independent tour operators. These specialist tour operators often include some of our Accredited Lecturers, helping you get the most out of your holiday. Our Travel Affiliates offer specialist support for The Art Society Tours, as well as a personal and friendly service for those wanting to travel on their own or with family and friends.