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ARTS, NEWS AND FEATURES
From incredible craft to monumental sculpture, these are our picks for the month
It took artist Frederic Leighton over 30 years to realise his dazzling London studio-house, which reopens later this year, post major restoration. Its curator, Arts Society Lecturer Daniel Robbins, tells its story
His life was short but prolific – and such were his artistic skills that Picasso once said, ‘Leonardo da Vinci promises us heaven, Raphael gives it to us.’ Now, as the National Gallery has opened its long-awaited show of his works, Siân Walters reveals the things we should know about Raphael’s life and art
Chloë Ashby uncovers the best spots to enjoy sculpture, art activities and tulips galore
Discounts on art fair tickets and incredible books are up for grabs
Artist monographs, Japanese architecture and a debut novel are just some of the great new offerings